Md. Code Regs. 29.04.02.06

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

Section 29.04.02.06 - Renewal Application Process for a Special Police Officer Commission

A. Renewal applications shall be at the Maryland State Police Licensing Division 90-days before the expiration date of the commission.

B. The requesting entity shall submit renewal applications for their special police employees to the Secretary in the format required, 90-days prior to a commission expiring.

C. Renewal applications received by the Maryland State Police Licensing Division, Special Police Section, after the expiration date of a commission shall not be renewed. Renewal applications in such instances shall be returned to the entity with notification that an applicant is required to reapply as an initial or new applicant.

D. Renewal applications may be obtained from the Maryland State Police Licensing Division website.

E. Officers shall print their name and sign a completed application and ensure it is mailed to the Maryland State Police Licensing Division, Special Police Section, with the following items:

(1) The application fee of $60, payable to the Department of State Police, in a method dictated by the Secretary, which is not refundable if the application is denied. A fee shall not be charged to any agency of the State;

(2) Two, 2-inch x 2-inch head and shoulder color photographs;

(3) The electronic fingerprint processing center receipt; and

(4) Certification of completion provided by the special police authorized trainer verifying the successful completion of the required 12 hours of training.

F. After a renewal applicant's fingerprints are submitted electronically, the applicant shall forward the fingerprint processing center receipt and completed application within 72 hours. If the applicant fails to submit the receipt and application within 72 hours, the application may be returned, as electronic fingerprint submission results are not maintained for extended periods.

G. Fees paid to the Licensing Division are non-refundable. Fees paid to the approved electronic fingerprint processing center do not include those fees owed to the Licensing Division for the processing of the actual renewal application.

H. Investigation of Renewal Applicant.

(1) Upon receipt of a special police officer's renewal packet by the Maryland State Police, the officer applying to renew the special police commission shall be investigated for the purpose of determining his character, reputation, and other qualifications deemed necessary for the renewal issuance of a commission.

(2) The renewal applicant shall supply additional information as required in connection with the investigation.

(3) The special police officer shall be notified of the Secretary's recommendation for the approval or denial to renew the special police officer's commission.

(4) Any person aggrieved by the final decision of the Secretary, may make an appeal as a contested case in accordance with State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(5) Results of the investigation, together with the Secretary's recommendation for approval or denial, shall be sent to the Governor via the Office of the Secretary of State. Recommendations for denial will shall be supported by all available documentary evidence.

I. Within 30 days after the renewal applicant has been notified of the Governor's approval, the renewal applicant shall report to the appropriate clerk of the court for the circuit court to take the constitutional oath of office and accept the commission.

J. Once the oath of office has been accomplished, the special police officer shall fax or electronically submit the certificate of oath to the Maryland State Police Licensing Division, Special Police Section. Upon receipt of the certificate of oath, the Maryland State Police shall forward the officer's Special Police Commission card to the employer. The employer shall be responsible for the delivery of the Special Police Commission card to the special police officer. The file shall be adjusted to indicate that the special police officer's commission has been renewed.

Md. Code Regs. 29.04.02.06

Regulation .06 adopted effective 49:26 Md. R. 1081, eff. 12/26/2022