(a) The Department shall collect, analyze, and disseminate information about the incidence of crime in the State.
(b) (1) The Department shall collect and analyze information about incidents apparently directed against an individual or group because of race, color, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender, disability, national origin, or homelessness.
(2) Each local law enforcement agency and the State Fire Marshal shall provide the Department with the information described in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(3) The Department shall adopt procedures for the collection and analysis of the information described in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(4) The Department shall make quarterly reports to the Commission on Civil Rights about the information described in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 2 - Department of State Police
Subtitle 3 - Powers and Duties of Department
Section 2-301 - General Duties of Department
Section 2-302 - Coordination With Other Law Enforcement Agencies
Section 2-303 - Training Facilities
Section 2-304 - Computer and Communication Systems
Section 2-305 - Civil Child Support Warrants and Civil Protective Orders
Section 2-306 - Information About Occurrence of Motor Vehicle Accidents
Section 2-307 - Information About Incidence of Crime
Section 2-308 - Dissemination of Information
Section 2-309 - Recommendations for Legislation
Section 2-310 - Confinement of Arrestees
Section 2-311 - Personal Property in Possession of Department
Section 2-312 - Fingerprinting Fees
Section 2-313 - Licenses for Dogs Used for Law Enforcement
Section 2-314 - Qualified Tow Companies
Section 2-315 - Law Enforcement Coordinating Council -- Purpose -- Members -- Annual Report
Section 2-316 - Regional Law Enforcement Councils -- Purpose -- Members -- Annual Report