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Maryland Code, Criminal Procedure § 2-506

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The Department of State Police, in consultation with any other relevant State agency, shall adopt and publish a model statewide policy regarding the use of facial recognition technology.

(b) A law enforcement agency may not use or contract for the use of facial recognition technology for use in criminal investigations unless the use is in accordance with the model statewide policy regarding the use of facial recognition technology adopted and published under subsection (a) of this section.

(c)(1) On or before June 30, 2026, the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services shall develop and administer a training program regarding the use of facial recognition technology in the course of criminal investigations, including training on cultural diversity and implicit bias.

(2) In developing the training program required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Department shall evaluate the availability and relevance of any proficiency testing regarding the use of facial recognition technology in the course of criminal investigations.

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