(a) If, in the course of an investigation under § 14-303 of this subtitle, a representative of the local department believes that an emergency exists, the representative may contact the local law enforcement agency. (b) A police officer shall: (1) accompany the representative; and (2) if the police officer agrees that an emergency exists as described in § 13-709(a) of the Estates and Trusts Article, the officer shall ensure that the individual is transported to an appropriate health care facility under § 13-709(a) of the Estates and Trusts Article.
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