Abbreviation APD Operations jurisdiction* State of Maryland, USA Phone +1 410-268-9000 Sworn members 131 | Formed 1867 Founded 1867 | |
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Legal personality Governmental: Government agency General nature Law enforcementCivilian police Address 199 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA Profiles | ||
The Annapolis Police Department (APD) is a full-service law enforcement agency servicing a population of over 38,000 residents in 7.1 square miles (18 km2) of the municipality of Annapolis, Maryland.
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Annapolis Police Department
199 Taylor Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 268-9000
History
The APD started as "city watchmen" with the granting of the city charter in 1708. At the time, the Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office held concurrent jurisdiction within Annapolis proper for the first six years, after which the city would elect its own Sheriff (as is the case still today in Baltimore). The term "police officer" was not used until 1861. Like today, these police officers answered to the mayor of the city. It wasn't until 1867 that the Annapolis Police Department was officially created by an act of legislation by the Maryland General Assembly. Today, 131 sworn officers protect a thriving city of 39,000 permanent residents and over 2 million annual visitors. Officers responded to more than 41,000 calls for service in 2007.