# COMAR Title 12 — Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

## Subtitle 04 — Police Training and Standards Commission

### Chapter 08 — Special Tactical Response

#### Regulation .06 Minimum Training Standards for Police Officers Involved in a No-Knock Warrant Service.

*COMAR 12.04.08.06*

A. Prior to initial deployment in a no-knock warrant service operation a police officer shall successfully complete a Commission-approved no-knock warrant service course of study that includes:

  (1) The purpose and intent of warrant service;

  (2) Tactical response theory and concepts;

  (3) Operational planning;

  (4) Basic entry and search techniques;

  (5) Crisis negotiation and de-escalation skills;

  (6) Legal requirements;

  (7) Problem solving situations in a scenario-based learning environment; and

  (8) Multi-agency, mutual aid warrant services procedures.

B. A Commission-approved no-knock warrant service course shall include a minimum of 24 hours of instruction.

C. Successful completion of a no-knock warrant service course requires a police officer to obtain a minimum passing score of 80 percent in all classes.