(2) “Offender” has the meaning stated in § 6-101 of this article.

(3) “Program” has the meaning stated in § 6-101 of this article.

(b) There is a Warrant Apprehension Unit in the Intelligence and Investigative Division.

(c) The Director of the Intelligence and Investigative Division may authorize employees of the Warrant Apprehension Unit of the Intelligence and Investigative Division to:

(1) execute warrants for the retaking of offenders;

(2) execute warrants for the arrest of probationers for whom a warrant is issued for an alleged violation of probation;

(3) obtain and execute search warrants as authorized under § 6-109 of this article; and

(4) arrest offenders in the program as authorized under § 2-207 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(d) An Intelligence and Investigative Division employee who is authorized to make arrests under this section shall:

(1) meet the minimum qualifications required by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission; and

(2) complete satisfactorily the training prescribed by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission.

(e) An Intelligence and Investigative Division employee who is authorized to make arrests under this section may also exercise the powers of a peace officer and police officer.