Drug Control Unit

The individuals selected for the Enzyme Multiplied Immunoassay Technique or EMIT Drug Control Officer is a specialized assignment requiring specialized training to administer urine tests that detect drug use among/within the inmate population.

Detention Facilities - Visitation Cancelled

Due to the impending snow storm across the state of Maryland visitation will be cancelled on Sunday, January 25, 2026 and Monday, January 26, 2026.

Enzyme Multiplied Immunoassay Technique (E.M.I.T.) Drug Control Unit

The use of illicit drugs, and the improper use of prescribed medicine, by inmates presents a serious threat to the safety and security of the Department’s correctional institutions, programs and processes. The importation, trafficking and use of drugs threaten the correctional work and program environment for staff and inmates. Drug testing of inmates is an integral part of an effective drug interdiction strategy.