# COMAR Title 29 — Department of State Police

## Subtitle 08 — Investigations Involving the Exercise of First Amendment Activities

### Chapter 01 — Covert Investigations and Criminal Intelligence

#### Regulation .03 Policy.

*COMAR 29.08.01.03*

A. The Department shall endeavor to maintain the appropriate balance between the constitutional rights afforded to each citizen and the legitimate needs of law enforcement.

B. The Department shall only engage in intelligence gathering, retention, and dissemination activities that may infringe on First Amendment rights to further legitimate law enforcement objectives and in accordance with the procedures and prohibitions set forth in this chapter.