1. A. The Director, or a designee, shall investigate:

   1. (1) An alleged violation of criminal law committed by an employee while on duty;
   2. (2) An alleged violation of criminal law committed by an employee while off duty if that violation impacts, or has the potential to impact, negatively on the Department;
   3. (3) An alleged violation of criminal law committed by an inmate, a visitor, a nonagency employee, or another individual that may affect the safety or security of a Department facility;
   4. (4) An alleged violation of Maryland Public Ethics Law, State Government Article, Title 15, Annotated Code of Maryland, by an employee or nonagency employee; and
   5. (5) Other alleged violations that have a negative impact on the Department.
2. B. The Director, or a designee, shall perform other duties and investigative responsibilities assigned by the Secretary.

Authority: Correctional Services Article, §10-701, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: August 28, 2006 (33:17 Md. R. 1437)