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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 12.04.11.04" title_num="12" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="11" heading="Establishing a Police Complaint Mediation Program.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A law enforcement agency interested in establishing a mediation program shall contact MPTSC for referral to an appropriate mediation provider.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>A local law enforcement agency shall establish guidelines for mediation consistent with this regulation and any policy guidelines provided by MPTSC.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>