In this article, the following terms have the meanings indicated. “Commissioner” means the Police Commissioner of Baltimore City. “Department” means the Baltimore City Police Department. “Department staff” means an individual employed by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore assigned to work for the Department, whether a civilian or a police officer. “Police officer” means a person who is:legally authorized to enforce the general criminal laws of the State; legally authorized to enforce the criminal and civil laws of the City; and an employee of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore.

Subject to Title 4 {“Administrative Procedure Act – Regulations”} of the City General Provisions Article, the Police Commissioner shall: adopt rules and regulations to carry out this article; adopt rules, regulations, orders, policies, or other directives:relating to or in connection with the administration of the Department; and for the purpose of:safeguarding the lives and safety of all individuals within the City; protecting property within the City; and assisting in securing to all individuals the equal protection of the law.

Subject to Subtitle 10 {“Records Management”} of Article 1 of the City Code, the Police Commissioner shall: designate a records officer for the Department to:serve as the Department liaison to the City Records Management Officer, as established under § 10-5 {“City Records Management Officer: In general”} of Article 1 of the City Code; and assist the City Records Management Officer in carrying out the records management program for the Department; on the request of the City Records Management Officer, prepare a record inventory; cooperate with the City Records Management Officer in the preparation of record retention and disposition schedules for the Department; and comply with the rules and regulations adopted by the City Records Management Officer.