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