2636                                         LAWS OF MARYLAND                                     Ch. 519

(13)  To consult and cooperate with universities,
colleges and institutions in the State for the development of
specialized courses of study for police officers in police
science and police administration;

(14)  To consult and cooperate with other departments
and agencies of the State concerned with police training;

(15)  To perform such other acts as may be necessary
or appropriate to carry out its functions and duties as set forth
in this section.

(e)  A probationary appointment as a police [or security]
officer, police supervisor or police administrator may be made
for a total period not exceeding one (1) year for the purpose of
enabling such a person seeking permanent appointment to take a
training course as prescribed in this section. Such appointee
shall be entitled to leave of absence with pay during the period
of the training program.

(f)   [On or after June 1, 1972 no] NO person shall
[hereafter] be given or accept a probationary or permanent
appointment as [an entrance-level police or security officer] A
POLICE OFFICER, police supervisor or police administrator, unless
such person satisfactorily meets such qualifications as may be
determined by the Commission.

(g) (1) If the Commission believes that grounds for
revocation or suspension of an officer's certificate, provided
for in paragraph (6) of subsection (d), may exist the Commission
may initiate an action against the officer.

(2)  The Commission shall hold a hearing, in
compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act, [Article 41, §
244 and sequence,] prior to the suspension or revocation of the
officer's certificate.

(3)  Notice to the officer shall be in accordance with
the Administrative Procedure Act and shall include:

(i) The time and place of the hearing; and

(ii) The grounds for revocation or suspension
of the certificate.

(4)  Any police officer aggrieved by the findings and
order of the Commission may appeal the decision in accordance
with the Administrative Procedure Act.

(h) (1) A police officer's certificate, provided for in
paragraph (6) of subsection (d), shall automatically lapse 3
years from the date of the previous certification.