Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024
Section 12.11.01.04 - IIU ResponsibilityA. Appointment; Reporting. (1) The Secretary shall appoint the Director.(2) The Director shall report directly to the Secretary.B. The Director shall: (1) Oversee IIU activities;(2) Assign IIU employees to perform administrative and investigative duties and responsibilities;(3) Supervise employees permanently assigned to the IIU;(4) Ensure the confidentiality of all reports, records, and documents related to investigations conducted or assigned by the Director, or a designee;(5) Coordinate, with the Secretary, the release of information regarding investigations conducted or assigned by the Director, or a designee;(6) Serve as the principal contact regarding IIU operational activities with officials of federal, state, and local agencies, other Department investigative entities, and appropriate government organizations;(7) If an investigation affects another enforcement agency, consult with the appropriate representative of that agency;(8) Develop and maintain procedures to manage IIU operational activities;(9) If appropriate, consult with an agency head concerning an investigation or the potential for public or media interest related to an investigation;(10) Annually, report on trends, status, and results of investigations and related IIU activities in a manner determined by the Secretary;(11) Ensure that an employee on special assignment to the IIU properly reports all investigative activities;(12) Require that an investigator permanently assigned to the IIU is certified as a police officer according to requirements under COMAR 12.04.01;(13) Maintain a record of all complaints received by the IIU; and(14) Maintain a tracking system to monitor activity and disposition of each investigation conducted or assigned by the Director, or a designee.Md. Code Regs. 12.11.01.04