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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 12.11.01.08" title_num="12" subtitle_num="11" chapter_num="01" heading="Agency Heads.">
  <text>An agency head or a designee shall:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Notify the Director or a designee, and if required, local law enforcement, of an allegation required to be reported under Regulation .05 of this chapter;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Relinquish authority for an investigation undertaken by the IIU, including an investigation initially assigned to an agency head, or a designee, that is subsequently assumed by the IIU;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Provide to the IIU investigator unrestricted access to all areas of the agency head's facility;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Ensure that agency employees cooperate with the IIU investigator;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>If requested by the IIU, assign agency employees to assist the IIU investigator and serve as an IIU liaison;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Coordinate agency employee, nonagency employee, and inmate interviews requested by an IIU investigator;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Provide reports, documents, and information requested by an IIU investigator;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>Ensure confidentiality of all reports, records, investigative activities, and documents relating to an IIU investigation;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>Provide workspace within the facility for use by the IIU personnel during an investigation;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="J.">
    <text>Secure and preserve the scene of an incident until released to an IIU investigator or appropriate law enforcement personnel; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="K.">
    <text>Be accountable for investigations conducted at the agency level ensuring that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Where appropriate, investigative activities are conducted according to requirements for an IIU investigator;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Required reports are completed; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Investigative reports are forwarded to the Director, or a designee, for review, filing, and retention.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>