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. 12.04.08.06. Minimum Training Standards for Police Officers Involved in a No-Knock Warrant Service
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A. Prior to initial deployment in a no-knock warrant service operation a police officer shall successfully complete a Commission-approved no-knock warrant service course of study that includes:
(1) The purpose and intent of warrant service;
(2) Tactical response theory and concepts;
(3) Operational planning;
(4) Basic entry and search techniques;
(5) Crisis negotiation and de-escalation skills;
(6) Legal requirements;
(7) Problem solving situations in a scenario-based learning environment; and
(8) Multi-agency, mutual aid warrant services procedures.
B. A Commission-approved no-knock warrant service course shall include a minimum of 24 hours of instruction.
C. Successful completion of a no-knock warrant service course requires a police officer to obtain a minimum passing score of 80 percent in all classes.