An agency head or a designee shall:

1. A. Notify the Director or a designee, and if required, local law enforcement, of an allegation required to be reported under Regulation .05 of this chapter;
2. B. Relinquish authority for an investigation undertaken by the IIU, including an investigation initially assigned to an agency head, or a designee, that is subsequently assumed by the IIU;
3. C. Provide to the IIU investigator unrestricted access to all areas of the agency head's facility;
4. D. Ensure that agency employees cooperate with the IIU investigator;
5. E. If requested by the IIU, assign agency employees to assist the IIU investigator and serve as an IIU liaison;
6. F. Coordinate agency employee, nonagency employee, and inmate interviews requested by an IIU investigator;
7. G. Provide reports, documents, and information requested by an IIU investigator;
8. H. Ensure confidentiality of all reports, records, investigative activities, and documents relating to an IIU investigation;
9. I. Provide workspace within the facility for use by the IIU personnel during an investigation;
10. J. Secure and preserve the scene of an incident until released to an IIU investigator or appropriate law enforcement personnel; and

11. K. Be accountable for investigations conducted at the agency level ensuring that:

    1. (1) Where appropriate, investigative activities are conducted according to requirements for an IIU investigator;
    2. (2) Required reports are completed; and
    3. (3) Investigative reports are forwarded to the Director, or a designee, for review, filing, and retention.

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

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