# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions

### Subtitle 3. 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System

#### Section 1-304.2

(a) Each public safety answering point shall adopt and implement programs compliant with best practices on 9-1-1 acute/traumatic and chronic stress management.

(b)

  (1) A 9-1-1 specialist may, as part of occupational well-being standards and practices, seek treatment for job-related audible or visual trauma without informing anyone.

  (2) Except as otherwise provided under Title 9, Subtitle 1 of the Courts Article, communications between a 9-1-1 specialist and a treatment provider that occur in connection with the treatment of job-related audible or visual trauma shall be confidential.

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Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)