- A. A qualifying event requires activation of the BWC as soon as safe and reasonably practicable to do so.
B. The following constitute qualifying events:
- (1) Critical incidents;
- (2) Use of force situations;
- (3) Interactions with aggressive or agitated individuals; and
- (4) Community contacts conducted by a correctional officer or agent.
- C. An agency may include other events as qualifying events as long as they are not prohibited under Regulation .08 of this chapter.
Authority: Correctional Services Article, §§2-109 and 8-211; Courts of Judicial Proceedings Article, §10-402; Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: January 5, 2026 (52:26 Md. R. 1310)