# COMAR 12.04.10.01: COMAR 12.04.10.01. Purpose

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_12_04_10_01

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 12.04.10.01
- **Heading:** COMAR 12.04.10.01. Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 12 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES / Subtitle 04 POLICE TRAINING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION / Chapter 10 Uniform State Disciplinary Matrix / COMAR 12.04.10.01

## Text

A. The purpose of the Uniform State Disciplinary Matrix is for law enforcement agencies to apply disciplinary standards in a fair, equitable and consistent manner Statewide.
B. This chapter establishes the Uniform State Disciplinary Matrix required for all matters that may result in discipline of a police officer.
C. A law enforcement agency shall adopt the Uniform State Disciplinary Matrix in accordance with Public Safety Article, §3-105, Annotated Code of Maryland.

## Nearby sections

- [COMAR 12.04.10.01 COMAR 12.04.10.01. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_12_04_10_01.md)
- [COMAR 12.04.10.02 COMAR 12.04.10.02. General Provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_12_04_10_02.md)
- [COMAR 12.04.10.03 COMAR 12.04.10.03. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_12_04_10_03.md)
- [COMAR 12.04.10.04 COMAR 12.04.10.04. Uniform State Disciplinary Matrix](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_12_04_10_04.md)
- [COMAR 12.04.10.05 COMAR 12.04.10.05. Process for Determining Discipline and Imposing Administrative Charges](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_12_04_10_05.md)

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