Sec. 29.04.08.08. Badges

Use of badges by private detective agencies is subject to the following conditions:

A. Authorization shall be requested in writing on agency letterhead specifying the total number of badges required;

B. Written approval shall be received from the Maryland State Police Licensing Division before issuing any badges;

C. The badges used:

(1) Shall be numbered consecutively within the agency, with no duplication, from number 1;

(2) May be gold finished for principals and corporate officers;

(3) Shall be silver for all other employees; and

(4) Shall contain the full agency name and the word "Investigator";

D. The badge shall be issued only after the employee has received a State Police private detective certification card (Investigator);

E. The agency is responsible for the proper use of any badges issued; and

F. The agency shall report immediately to the Licensing Division loss of a badge or failure of a terminated employee to return a badge.