Abbreviation AACOPD Population 510,878 (2005) | Operations jurisdiction* State of Maryland, USA Phone +1 410-222-8050 | |
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Legal personality Governmental: Government agency Size 588 square miles (1,500 km) General nature Law enforcement
Local civilian police Address 8495 Veterans Hwy, Millersville, MD 21108, USA Profiles | ||
Anne arundel county police department unveils new police cruisers
The Anne Arundel County Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, serving a population of more than 555,743 per 2013 census 588 square miles (1,500 km2) of jurisdiction. The Department was created by an Act of the Maryland General Assembly in 1937, and originally consisted of a Chief of Police, three sergeants, and seventeen patrolmen.
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- Anne arundel county police department unveils new police cruisers
- Anne arundel county police department helicopter landing
- Rank structure
- Fleet
- Facilities
- Community relations
- Crime prevention
- Special operations
- Communications
- Weapons
- Past chiefs
- References
As of 2016 the department is staffed by approximately 720 sworn officers plus 203 civilian members, including chaplains, crime scene technicians, animal control officers, communications call-takers and dispatchers, and volunteer "reserve officers" under the leadership of Chief of Police, Timothy J. Altomare. The Anne Arundel County Police Department has been internationally accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies since July 30, 1994.
Anne arundel county police department helicopter landing
Rank structure
The Anne Arundel County Police Department operates as a para-military organization using these sworn personnel ranks:
Fleet
Anne Arundel County Police have a diverse fleet of marked and unmarked vehicles including the Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Caprice, Dodge Durango, and Chevrolet Impala. As of 2015, all new patrol vehicles are either Ford Police Interceptors, and Ford Police Interceptor SUVs. Motorcycles are supplied by Harley Davidson and most recently BMW. The color scheme on mark vehicles is of a two toned blue. The top half of vehicles are light blue and the bottom half are dark blue. This paint scheme was used in the 1960s-1970s before the color of vehicles were changed to the more visible white with blue stripe. The colors were eventually changed back to the two toned scheme in 2000. In 2014, the color scheme was changed to all black as a cost-saving measure for all new vehicles.
The agency also utilizes a number of different vehicle models for covert operations and traffic enforcement.
Facilities
The Anne Arundel County Police Department is divided into four police districts, Northern, Eastern, Western and Southern. The Northern District Station is located in Brooklyn Park, Eastern District in Pasadena Western District in Odenton and Southern District in Edgewater. Additional facilities are the Police Department Headquarters in Millersville, the Special Operations Division Complex in Millersville, the K-9 center in Millersville, the Criminal Investigation Division in Crownsville and the Police Training Academy in Davidsonville. The agency also has several sub-stations at various locations throughout the county, including one at Arundel Mills Mall.
Community relations
The section provides community service-oriented support in the areas of crime prevention and community relations, provides a variety of educational and community-based recreational youth programs and oversees the department’s volunteer program and the Office of the Chaplain. The section serves as a direct liaison with community groups to foster a better working relationship between the department and the communities.
Crime prevention
Through its Crime Prevention Unit, the section provides support and subject matter expertise in the area of crime prevention and avoidance. It conducts crime avoidance surveys for businesses and residences, and oversees neighborhood watch programs. The Crime Prevention Unit also manages the department’s volunteer Reserve Officer program, the Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) program, and the Office of the Chaplain. The Office of the Chaplain provides counseling and spiritual support to Department employees.
Special operations
The Special Operations Division includes the Quick Response Team (QRT/SWAT TEAM), K-9 Unit, Traffic Safety Section, and Aviation Unit. QRT provides tactical support for a variety of department activities including high-risk warrant service, selective patrol and narcotics operations, dignitary protection, and response to hostage, barricade, and terrorist incidents.
The Aviation Unit provides aerial tactical support of ground units including traffic enforcement, aerial observation and pursuits, missing persons, search and rescue, tactical patrol operations, and extraordinary police incidents.
Communications
Anne Arundel County operates an 800 MHz trunked radio system for all county police, fire and DPW communications. Broadcasts are currently digital communications.
Weapons
Officers are currently issued the SIG Sauer 229 DAK or SRT models available in .40 caliber or 9mm pistol, ASP expandable baton and O.C. spray. Remington 870 shotguns, Colt and Bushmaster AR-15 rifles, beanbag shotguns, and X26 Tasers are used by some officers as well.
Before the SIG Sauer 229 was issued in the late 90's, officers were equipped with the Beretta 92F in 9mm.