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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 12.04.11.08" title_num="12" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="11" heading="Resolution.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>When the mediation process has concluded, the outcome shall be determined by the independent mediation provider to be:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A successful resolution if all parties agree with the resolution; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An impasse if one or more parties to the complaint cannot agree to a satisfactory resolution.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An impasse shall be referred back to the law enforcement agency of the involved police officer for investigation and handled through the administrative complaint process set forth in COMAR 12.04.09.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A successful resolution shall be documented by the independent mediation provider in a written statement, signed by both parties and the mediator.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The mediator shall send a letter of conclusion to the referring law enforcement agency indicating the results of mediation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Results of the mediation shall be tracked by the law enforcement agency and forwarded to the local police accountability board.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Complaint mediation statistics shall be included in the law enforcement agency’s annual reporting of complaints involving the public, and the statistics shall include the:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Total number of complaints handled through mediation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Number of successful resolutions; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Number of mediation impasses.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>If the police officer fails to comply with the actions and deadlines identified in the mediation agreement, a new complaint shall be initiated and the actions of the original complaint of misconduct shall be considered as a potential aggravating factor.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>