Md. Code Regs. 12.11.01.09

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 12.11.01.09 - IIU Notification Procedures

A. An employee involved in or with knowledge of an alleged violation under Regulation .05 of this chapter, regardless of whether the employee believes the allegation to be founded, shall immediately file a complaint with the Director, or a designee.

B. The Director, or a designee, receiving notification under §A of this regulation shall:

(1) If possible, identify the employee or individual making the complaint; or

(2) If the complaint is made anonymously, record it as anonymous.

C. The Director, or a designee, shall receive and handle an anonymous complaint in the same manner as a complaint where the employee or other individual filing the complaint or the victim is identified.

D. An employee filing a complaint under §A of this regulation shall forward a written report of the complaint, in a form determined by the Director, directly to the Director or a designee, by the close of the next workday after filing the complaint with the IIU.

E. An employee, a nonagency employee, an inmate, a visitor, or anyone on the behalf of these individuals may file a complaint directly to the Director, or a designee, or a law enforcement agency.

Md. Code Regs. 12.11.01.09