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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 12.11.01.07" title_num="12" subtitle_num="11" chapter_num="01" heading="Authority and Responsibility of an Investigator.">
  <text>An IIU investigator:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Shall have unrestricted access to all areas of a Department facility;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>In addition to the authority under Regulation .06 of this chapter, may:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Access Department records;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Request assistance from an agency employee;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Request assistance from another law enforcement agency;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Inspect facilities, vehicles, or equipment; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Require an employee to provide testimonial or physical evidence; and</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Conduct an investigation in an impartial and reasonable manner according to the oath of office and law of the United States and the State;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Be courteous, attentive, and receptive to an individual reporting or providing evidence related to a complaint under investigation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Ensure the safety and chain of custody for items and evidence received;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Maintain confidentiality of all matters related to investigations; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Prepare an investigative report that, at a minimum, contains:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Complete and detailed information regarding the complaint or incident;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A clear account of investigative actions; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>All relative information supporting the finding.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>