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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 12.10.05.02" title_num="12" subtitle_num="10" chapter_num="05" heading="Minimum Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>This chapter establishes minimum correctional officer training requirements related to the use of an electronic control device.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A correctional unit may adopt correctional officer training requirements related to use of an electronic control device in addition to Commission requirements under this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A correctional officer may not carry or use an electronic control device as part of the correctional officer's official duties before the correctional officer's correctional unit has:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Approved each specific manufacturer's model of an electronic control device used as part of the correctional officer's duties;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Certified to the Commission, on forms or in a manner determined by the Commission, that the correctional officer has successfully completed Commission training requirements established under this chapter for each specific manufacturer's model of an electronic control device approved by the correctional unit, which, at a minimum, include:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Classroom instruction;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A written examination; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Practical exercises demonstrating proficiency in the use of the specific manufacturer's model of an electronic control device; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Determined that the correctional officer has received adequate training demonstrating the ability to safely and effectively use each specific manufacturer's model of an electronic control device the correctional officer is authorized to carry or use.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>