Maryland Family Law Section 14-304

      (a)      If, in the course of an investigation under § 14-303 of this subtitle a representative of the local department believes that an emergency exists, the representative may contact the local law enforcement agency.

      (b)      A police officer shall:

            (1)      accompany the representative; and

            (2)      if the police officer agrees that an emergency exists as described in § 13-709(a) of the Estates and Trusts Article, the officer shall ensure that the individual is transported to an appropriate health care facility under § 13-709(a) of the Estates and Trusts Article.