A. Prior to initial deployment in a no-knock warrant service operation a police officer shall successfully complete a Commission-approved no-knock warrant service course of study that includes:
- (1) The purpose and intent of warrant service;
- (2) Tactical response theory and concepts;
- (3) Operational planning;
- (4) Basic entry and search techniques;
- (5) Crisis negotiation and de-escalation skills;
- (6) Legal requirements;
- (7) Problem solving situations in a scenario-based learning environment; and
- (8) Multi-agency, mutual aid warrant services procedures.
- B. A Commission-approved no-knock warrant service course shall include a minimum of 24 hours of instruction.
- C. Successful completion of a no-knock warrant service course requires a police officer to obtain a minimum passing score of 80 percent in all classes.
Authority: Correctional Services Article, §2-109; Public Safety Article, §§3-207 and 3-208; Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: September 21, 2020 (47:19 Md. R. 849)