Per COMAR Regulations, upon receipt of a report of suspected child abuse, DSS should initiate an on-site investigation within 24 hours unless:

Per COMAR Regulations, upon receipt of a report of suspected child abuse, DSS should initiate an on-site investigation within 24 hours unless:

• A. The case is assigned to a different jurisdiction
• B. Joint agreement has been reached with the appropriate law enforcement agency
• C. The family requests a delay
• D. The child is not in immediate danger

Answer: (B)