Regulation .08 Badges.
Regulation .08 Badges.LinkCopy Citation
Use of badges by private detective agencies is subject to the following conditions:
A.
Authorization shall be requested in writing on agency letterhead specifying the total number of badges required;
B.
Written approval shall be received from the Maryland State Police Licensing Division before issuing any badges;
C.
The badges used:
(1)
Shall be numbered consecutively within the agency, with no duplication, from number 1;
(2)
May be gold finished for principals and corporate officers;
(3)
Shall be silver for all other employees; and
(4)
Shall contain the full agency name and the word “Investigator”;
D.
The badge shall be issued only after the employee has received a State Police private detective certification card (Investigator);
E.
The agency is responsible for the proper use of any badges issued; and
F.
The agency shall report immediately to the Licensing Division loss of a badge or failure of a terminated employee to return a badge.