The Mission of the Maryland State Police is to protect the citizens of the State of
Maryland from foreign and domestic security threats, to fight crime, and to promote
roadway safety by upholding the laws of the State of Maryland. This will be accomplished
through aggressive patrol, investigation, intelligence gathering and interdiction efforts;
and by providing leadership and assistance to state and local agencies.
Vision
We will be the model of a responsive, coordinated, composite statewide police department;
independent yet supportive of allied law enforcement agencies. We are committed to the utmost
professionalism in delivering all-encompassing police services focused on traffic safety,
homeland security, crime reduction and criminal apprehension. We continually strive to develop
the skills of our members and to efficiently and effectively manage our resources as we carry
out our public responsibilities.
