Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 12. Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services |
Subtitle 04. POLICE TRAINING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION |
Chapter 12.04.08. Special Tactical Response |
Sec. 12.04.08.05. No-Knock Warrant Service
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A. To increase the likelihood of safely resolving a high-risk warrant service operation, a law enforcement agency shall ensure that a police officer conducting no-knock warrant service:
(1) Successfully completes the minimum training requirements established in Regulation .06 of this chapter prior to service of a no-knock warrant; and
(2) Adheres to the law enforcement agencys internal policy and procedures.
B. Regardless of whether a judicial officer has authorized a police officer to enter a premises without knocking and announcing the police officers presence prior to entry, a police officer shall, based upon exigent circumstances existing at the time of the entry determine whether such an announcement:
(1) Is reasonable;
(2) Increases the risk or danger to the police officer and others; or
(3) Inhibits the effective investigation of a crime by enabling the destruction or tampering of evidence.