2016 Maryland Code
Public Safety
Title 3 - Law Enforcement
Subtitle 2 - Police Training Commission
§ 3-209. Certification of police officers

(a) In general. -- The Commission shall certify as a police officer each individual who:

(1) (i) satisfactorily meets the standards of the Commission; or

(ii) provides the Commission with sufficient evidence that the individual has satisfactorily completed a training program in another state of equal quality and content as required by the Commission;

(2) submits to a psychological evaluation by a psychologist approved by the Commission; and

(3) submits to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 3-209.1 of this subtitle.

(b) Certification of other individuals authorized. -- The Commission may certify as a police officer an individual who is not considered a police officer under § 3-201(f)(3) of this subtitle if the individual meets the selection and training standards of the Commission.

(c) Certificate remains property of Commission. -- Each certificate issued to a police officer under this subtitle remains the property of the Commission.