(a) If, in the course of an investigation under § 14–303 of this subtitle, a representative of the local department believes that an emergency exists, the representative may contact the local law enforcement agency.
(b) A police officer shall:
(1) accompany the representative; and
(2) if the police officer agrees that an emergency exists as described in § 13–709(a) of the Estates and Trusts Article, the officer shall ensure that the individual is transported to an appropriate health care facility under § 13–709(a) of the Estates and Trusts Article.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 14 - Adult Protective Services
Subtitle 3 - Investigation Provisions
Section 14-301 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 14-302 - Reporting Abuse, Etc
Section 14-303 - Investigation
Section 14-305 - Duties of Local Department After Investigation
Section 14-307 - Providing Protective Services