(a) The special police officer is responsible for:
(1) any abuse of the special police officer’s powers; and
(2) the exercise of the special police officer’s powers on property not within the special police officer’s jurisdiction.
(b) The entity that requested the appointment of the special police officer is also responsible for:
(1) any wrongful action that the special police officer commits in the course of the special police officer’s duties; and
(2) any abuse of the powers granted by the commission, either on or off the premises.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 3 - Special Police Officers
Section 3-302 - Governor to Appoint Special Police Officers
Section 3-304 - Applications for Commissions
Section 3-305 - Investigations of Applicants
Section 3-306 - Issuance of Commission
Section 3-307 - Scope of Commission
Section 3-308 - Liability for Wrongful Actions or Abuse of Powers
Section 3-310 - Uniform, Badge, Vehicle, Equipment, and Identification
Section 3-311 - Employee Status; Compensation
Section 3-312 - Term and Renewal of Commission
Section 3-313 - Suspensions and Terminations
Section 3-314 - Immunity of State, Subdivision, or Municipal Corporation