Sec. 12.12.10.02. Notification of Escapes from the Institution

A. The Institution recognizes that secure confinement and sound security are the primary responsibilities of the Institution.

B. If an inmate escapes from the custody of the Institution or the reentry facility, the Director or officer in charge of the Institution at the time of the escape shall ensure that the following notifications are made upon receiving information of an escape:

(1) Baltimore City Police Department, Central District;

(2) Baltimore City Police Department, Fugitive Squad;

(3) Baltimore City Jail;

(4) Baltimore County Police Department, Major Case Squad;

(5) Baltimore County Police Department, Investigative Division;

(6) Baltimore County Police Department, Headquarters;

(7) FBI, Fugitive Squad;

(8) Maryland State Police, Waterloo Barracks;

(9) Maryland State Police, Criminal Justice Information Systems/Central Repository;

(10) Howard County Police Department;

(11) Anne Arundel County Police Department; and

(12) Division of Correction Investigative Unit.

C. In the event of an escape, the apprehension of an escapee, or a mass disturbance in the Institution, the Institution shall activate the Jessup Regional Emergency Warning System without delay.

D. The Institution shall notify the Investigation Unit of the Department if an inmate escapes, or attempts to escape, and it is suspected that an Institution employee or volunteer is involved in the escape or attempted escape through:

(1) The commission of a criminal offense;

(2) Neglect of duty; or

(3) Violation of another Institution regulation that is applicable.

E. If an inmate escapes while under escort and away from the Institution, the Director shall ensure that the local police jurisdiction or precinct where the escape occurred is notified.

F. If an Institution escapee has a detainer for a sentence, concurrent or consecutive, and whether operative or not, the Director shall ensure that the jurisdiction which filed the detainer is notified of the escape within 24 hours of the escape. The Director shall ensure that the Institution sends a copy of the inmate escape work sheet, which references the detainer, to the concerned jurisdiction by transmittal letter.

G. The Director shall ensure that a copy of the inmate escape work sheet is placed in the inmate's base file and commitment file.

H. The Director shall ensure that the Office of the Secretary is notified in accordance with established procedures for reporting a serious incident.

I. In accordance with the provisions of Criminal Procedure Article, §11-1002, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Director shall ensure that the inmate's victim is notified, if the victim has filed a written request to be informed in the event that the inmate escapes.

J. The Director shall ensure that a telephone notification of an escape to the agencies listed in §B of this regulation is followed by written confirmation and an escape retake warrant.