Use of badges by private detective agencies is subject to the following conditions:

1. A. Authorization shall be requested in writing on agency letterhead specifying the total number of badges required;
2. B. Written approval shall be received from the Maryland State Police Licensing Division before issuing any badges;

3. C. The badges used:

   1. (1) Shall be numbered consecutively within the agency, with no duplication, from number 1;
   2. (2) May be gold finished for principals and corporate officers;
   3. (3) Shall be silver for all other employees; and
   4. (4) Shall contain the full agency name and the word “Investigator”;
4. D. The badge shall be issued only after the employee has received a State Police private detective certification card (Investigator);
5. E. The agency is responsible for the proper use of any badges issued; and
6. F. The agency shall report immediately to the Licensing Division loss of a badge or failure of a terminated employee to return a badge.

Authority: Business Occupations and Professions Article, §13-202, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: July 30, 2007 (34:15 Md. R. 1350)