Maryland § 14-106
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14-106, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-106.
(a) There is a Morgan State University Police Force.
(b) (1) A University police officer has the powers granted to a peace and police officer.
(2) However, a University police officer may exercise these powers only on property that is owned, leased, operated by, or under the control of the University. The police officer may not exercise these powers on any other property unless:
(i) Engaged in fresh pursuit of a suspected offender;
(ii) Necessary to facilitate the orderly flow of traffic to and from property owned, leased, operated by, or under the control of the University; or
(iii) Ordered to do so by the Governor.
(c) (1) In consultation with the Secretary of State Police and the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, the Board of Regents shall adopt standards, qualifications, and prerequisites of character, training, education, human and public relations, and experience for the University police officers, including standards for the performance of their duties.
(2) To the extent practicable, the Board of Regents shall adopt standards that are similar to the standards adopted for the Department of State Police.
(3) Standards adopted on or after July 1, 1976, on minimum hiring qualifications of the University police officers may not affect the status of any individual who was a qualified University police officer on that date.
(d) The Board of Regents shall adopt rules and regulations governing the operation and conduct of the Morgan State University Police Force and of University police officers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 14-106
What does Maryland Code § 14-106 cover?
Section 14-106 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.
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