Md. Code Regs. 29.04.02.12

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

Section 29.04.02.12 - Special Police Officers Enforcing Maryland Motor Vehicle Laws

A. A special police officer may make an arrest or issue a traffic citation for a violation of the Maryland Vehicle Law or any other State or local traffic law or regulation only if the special police officer has:

(1) A probationary or permanent appointment as a security officer or is a member of an industrial police force; and

(2) Completed the basic training course for police officers as established by the Police Training and Standards Commission (PTSC), per Public Safety Article, § 3-307, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. A special police officer may exercise police powers only on the property of the special police officer's employer as described in the application for the commission, unless the special police officer is in active pursuit for the purpose of immediate apprehension.

C. The enforcement of motor vehicle laws by special police officers shall be limited to those special police officers who have successfully completed the basic training course for police officers established by PTSC. Persons holding a special police commission, and who fit the definition of a security officer or are members of an industrial police force, shall be considered eligible to take PTSC basic training course for police officers, upon meeting the Selection Standards of PTSC.

D. The entity shall provide proof to the Maryland State Police Licensing Division, Special Police Section, of special police officers or special police officer initial applicants who successfully completed the PTSC basic training course for police officers.

Md. Code Regs. 29.04.02.12

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