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

## Subtitle 11 — Office of the Secretary

### Chapter 01 — Internal Investigative Unit

#### Regulation .07 Authority and Responsibility of an Investigator.

*COMAR 12.11.01.07*

An IIU investigator:

A. Shall have unrestricted access to all areas of a Department facility;

B. In addition to the authority under Regulation .06 of this chapter, may:

  (1) Access Department records;

  (2) Request assistance from an agency employee;

  (3) Request assistance from another law enforcement agency;

  (4) Inspect facilities, vehicles, or equipment; and

  (5) Require an employee to provide testimonial or physical evidence; and

C. Shall:

  (1) Conduct an investigation in an impartial and reasonable manner according to the oath of office and law of the United States and the State;

  (2) Be courteous, attentive, and receptive to an individual reporting or providing evidence related to a complaint under investigation;

  (3) Ensure the safety and chain of custody for items and evidence received;

  (4) Maintain confidentiality of all matters related to investigations; and

  (5) Prepare an investigative report that, at a minimum, contains:

    (a) Complete and detailed information regarding the complaint or incident;

    (b) A clear account of investigative actions; and

    (c) All relative information supporting the finding.