Anne Arundel County Police Department
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| Abbreviation | AACOPD |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Maryland, U.S. |
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| Map of Anne Arundel County Police Department's jurisdiction. | |
| Size | 588 square miles (1,500 km2) |
| Population | 573,235 (2017) |
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| Headquarters | Millersville, Maryland, United States |
| Sworn members | 770 |
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| Parent agency | County Executive |
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| Stations | 4 |
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| https://www.aacounty.org/departments/police-department/ | |
The Anne Arundel County Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, serving a population of more than 564,195 per 2015 census estimates across 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.
As of 2020[update], the department is staffed by approximately 770 sworn officers and more than 200 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, Amal Awad. The Anne Arundel County Police Department has been internationally accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies since July 30, 1994.
Facilities[edit]
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 is in Pasadena, Western District is in Odenton, and Southern District is 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 Millersville 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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
The Special Operations Division includes the Quick Response Team (QRT/SWAT TEAM), K-9 Unit, Traffic Safety Section, and Aviation Unit. QRT and K9 provide tactical support for a variety of department activities including patrol operations, high-risk warrant service, selective patrol and narcotics operations, dignitary protection, and response to hostage, barricade, and terrorist incidents.
The Traffic Safety Section is responsible for investigating all life threatening and fatal traffic crashes. This section also manages several traffic related programs and handles all escorts.
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[edit]
Anne Arundel County operates an 800 MHz trunked radio system for all county police, fire and DPW communications. Broadcasts are currently digital communications for law enforcement; however fire, DPW and other users are still analog as of April 12, 2019. A new radio system is currently being installed and eventually all users will be digital.
Body-worn cameras[edit]
The Anne Arundel County Police Department began the requisition process for the Axon III body worn camera system in July 2020. As of September 2021, all uniformed officers have been trained in the use of, and are required to wear, their issued body-worn camera while on duty.
Weapons[edit]
Handguns[edit]
All sworn officers are issued a Glock 17 or 19 9mm as the primary sidearm. The department previously carried Sig Sauer P229 and transitioned in 2019.
Long guns[edit]
Remington 870 shotguns and AR-15 rifles are issued on each patrol shift.
Other[edit]
An ASP baton, O.C. spray and Tasers are issued to all officers. The department is in the process of transitioning from TASER X26P to the new TASER 7. "Less lethal" beanbag shotguns are issued on each shift for de-escalation in unavoidable use of force encounters.
Vehicles include marked and unmarked Ford models including Taurus Interceptors, Utility Interceptors, and F-150 trucks. The department also utilizes a variety of covert vehicles for special assignments.
Rank structure[edit]
The Department uses the following rank structure:[1]
| Insignia | Rank title | Responsibility |
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Chief of Police | The Chief of Police is Commander of the department. |
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Deputy Chief | The Deputy Chief is Second-in-command of the department. |
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Major | Majors are in charge of a Bureau. |
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Captain | Captains are in charge of a District or Division. |
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Lieutenant | Lieutenants are in charge of a Shift or Unit. |
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Sergeant | Sergeants are Supervisors. |
| Corporal | ||
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Past chiefs[edit]
| Name | Start of term | End of term | Notes |
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| John Souers | 1937 | 1951 | |
| Daniel Bratton | 1951 | 1954 | |
| Wilbur Wade | 1954 | 1962 | |
| Edward King | 1962 | 1964 | |
| Elmer Hagner | 1964 | 1969 | |
| Edward Praley | 1969 | 1974 | |
| Ashley Vick | 1974 | 1979 | |
| Maxwell Frye | 1979 | 1983 | |
| William Lindsey | 1983 | 1986 | |
| George Wellham | 1986 | 1991 | |
| Robert Russel | 1991 | 1994 | |
| Robert Beck | 1994 | 1997 | |
| Larry Tolliver | 1997 | 1998 | Former Superintendent of the Maryland State Police |
| Patrick Shanahan | 1998 | 2006 | |
| James Teare Sr. | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Larry Tolliver | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Kevin Davis | 2013 | 2014 | |
| Timothy J. Altomare | 2014 | 2020 | |
| Amal Awad | 2020 | incumbent |
See also[edit]
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References[edit]
- ↑ "Strategic Plan, 2021" (PDF). Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
External links[edit]
Coordinates: 39°5′20.53″N 76°37′24.45″W / 39.0890361°N 76.6234583°W
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