(6) WHILE SERVING IN A PROBATIONARY CAPACITY, A CORRECTIONAL
OFFICER SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE EFFICIENT TRAINING PROVIDED AT
FACILITIES THAT ARE APPROVED BY A COMMISSION THAT IS AUTHORIZED TO
APPROVE TRAINING FACILITIES; AND

(7) BY QUALIFYING AND BECOMING PROFICIENT IN THE FIELD OF
CORRECTIONS, CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS SHALL INDIVIDUALLY AND
COLLECTIVELY BETTER INSURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE
PUBLIC.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 41, § 4-301(a).

In paragraph (1) of this section, the term "the public" is substituted for the
former reference to "Maryland citizens" because the meaning of the word
"citizen" is unclear and for consistency with similar provisions in other
revised articles of the Code. See General Revisor's Note to this article.
Similarly, in paragraph (7) of this section, the term "the public"' is
substituted for the former reference to "the citizens of this State".

In paragraph (4) of this section, the former reference to "preparation" is
deleted as redundant in light of the term "training".

In paragraph (6) of this section, the former phrase "prior to permanent
appointment" is deleted as implicit in the phrase "while serving in a
probationary capacity".

Also in paragraph (6) of this section, the reference to a "commission that is
authorized to approve training facilities" is substituted for the former
reference to a "commission created for such purpose" for clarity and to
state expressly that which was only implied in the former law.

Defined term: "Correctional officer" § 8-201

8-203. ESTABLISHED.

THERE IS A CORRECTIONAL TRAINING COMMISSION IN THE DEPARTMENT.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 41, § 4-301(c) as it established the Commission.

The former reference to "the State of Maryland" is deleted as implicit in
the defined term "Department".

Defined term: "Department" § 1-101

8-204. MEMBERSHIP.

(A) COMPOSITION; APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS.

THE COMMISSION CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING 12 MEMBERS:

(1) THE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL