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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 12.10.07.04" title_num="12" subtitle_num="10" chapter_num="07" heading="Training.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A correctional unit shall ensure that correctional officers or agents assigned a BWC receive proper training on BWC use and operation pursuant to these regulations, manufacturer’s guidelines and all applicable laws and policies prior to using a BWC.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>BWC training shall include, but is not limited to the following topics:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Agency BWC policy;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Proper placement of camera;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>When recording is mandatory, prohibited, and discretionary;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>When recording notification and consent is required;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Secure storage, access, review and confidentiality of recordings;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Retention, dissemination and release of recordings;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Specific protections for reasonable expectation of privacy;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Interactions with members of the public;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Buffering mode; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>Equipment operation, care and maintenance.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Video and audio recordings from BWCs used for training purposes shall be separately tagged from recordings of official daily operations as described in Regulation .11 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>