Md. Code Regs. 12.10.05.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 12.10.05.02 - Minimum Requirements

A. This chapter establishes minimum correctional officer training requirements related to the use of an electronic control device.

B. A correctional unit may adopt correctional officer training requirements related to use of an electronic control device in addition to Commission requirements under this chapter.

C. A correctional officer may not carry or use an electronic control device as part of the correctional officer's official duties before the correctional officer's correctional unit has:

(1) Approved each specific manufacturer's model of an electronic control device used as part of the correctional officer's duties;

(2) Certified to the Commission, on forms or in a manner determined by the Commission, that the correctional officer has successfully completed Commission training requirements established under this chapter for each specific manufacturer's model of an electronic control device approved by the correctional unit, which, at a minimum, include:

(a) Classroom instruction;

(b) A written examination; and

(c) Practical exercises demonstrating proficiency in the use of the specific manufacturer's model of an electronic control device; and

(3) Determined that the correctional officer has received adequate training demonstrating the ability to safely and effectively use each specific manufacturer's model of an electronic control device the correctional officer is authorized to carry or use.

Md. Code Regs. 12.10.05.02

Regulation .02B amended effective (41:3 Md. R. 202), eff. 2/17/2014
Regulation .02 amended effective 41:24 Md. R. 1428, eff.12/11/2014