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

## Subtitle 04 — Police Training and Standards Commission

### Chapter 11 — Police Complaint Mediation Program

#### Regulation .04 Establishing a Police Complaint Mediation Program.

*COMAR 12.04.11.04*

A. The Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission (MPTSC) in collaboration with community-based mediation resources shall establish and maintain a listing of qualified mediation providers located within the State.

B. A law enforcement agency interested in establishing a mediation program shall contact MPTSC for referral to an appropriate mediation provider.

C. Prior to establishing a mediation process, a law enforcement agency shall enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a local independent mediation provider approved by MPTSC.

D. A local law enforcement agency shall establish guidelines for mediation consistent with this regulation and any policy guidelines provided by MPTSC.

E. A law enforcement agency that enters into an MOU with a qualified mediation provider shall report the establishment of a program to MPTSC and forward a copy to ensure the program meets the requirements of the regulation.