Maryland § 19-303
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 19-303, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-303.
(a) In this section, “organized police agency” means:
(1) a police department of the State or of a county or municipal corporation of the State;
(2) a private police department that is allowed to enroll its officers in approved Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission schools and academies; or
(3) a law enforcement agency of the United States, of any state, or of any county or municipal corporation of any state.
(b) An individual applicant or, if the applicant is a firm, the representative member shall have:
(1) at least 5 years experience as a full–time private detective certified under Title 13 of this article;
(2) at least:
(i) 5 years of experience as a full–time police officer with an organized police agency; and
(ii) completed successfully a police officer training course that is recognized and approved by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission;
(3) at least 3 years of experience in an investigative capacity as a detective while serving as a police officer with an organized police agency;
(4) at least:
(i) 3 years of experience in an investigative capacity in any unit of the United States, of the State, or of a county or municipal corporation of the State for the purpose of law enforcement; and
(ii) completed successfully the police officer training that is recognized and approved by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission;
(5) at least:
(i) 5 years of experience as a full–time fire investigator for a fire department or law enforcement agency of the State or of a county or municipal corporation of the State; and
(ii) completed successfully the training certified by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission or the Maryland Fire–Rescue Education and Training Commission; or
(6) at least:
(i) 5 years of experience as a full–time correctional supervisor in a correctional facility in the State; and
(ii) completed successfully the training required by the Correctional Training Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 19-303
What does Maryland Code § 19-303 cover?
Section 19-303 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 19-303?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 19-303" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 19-303 apply to my situation?
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