Md. Code, Family Law § 14–304

(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.