Welcome to the Maryland State Police website. Thank you for your interest in one of the finest law enforcement agencies in the nation.

The Maryland State Police is a department of state government that also includes the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Vehicle Theft Prevention Council. Nearly 2,500 sworn and civilian employees provide a full range of law enforcement services to the people of Maryland.

From Ocean City to Deep Creek Lake, you can find members of the Maryland State Police working around-the-clock to keep you, your family, and your property safe. Our troopers, fire marshals, and civilian employees are dedicated professionals committed to making a difference in the lives of the citizens we serve by providing the highest quality of law enforcement services available anywhere. They are held to strict standards of law enforcement training, integrity, and responsibility.

Our daily focus is on highway safety, homeland security, reducing violent crime, and providing support to local police departments. State troopers patrol Maryland highways and communities, strictly enforcing traffic and criminal laws. Their dedicated efforts help save lives by reducing traffic crashes and interdicting individuals attempting to further their criminal enterprise by traveling in or through our state. Deputy state fire marshals investigate fire and explosive incidents and ensure compliance with the State Fire Prevention Code in public buildings.

Homeland security is a top priority for the Maryland State Police. Working with our local, state and federal partners, our goal is to identify and intercept those planning acts of terrorism against our nation.

That same partnership enables us to operate more efficiently as we work to reduce violent crime in Maryland. State Police investigators are actively involved in statewide partnerships to address criminal gangs, the illegal use of firearms, vehicle theft rings, wanted fugitives, drug operations, and related crime.

We support local police departments across Maryland everyday. That support can include troopers assisting local police at the scene of a traffic crash, investigators conducting a homicide investigation, scientists providing the services of our state-of-the-art Forensic Sciences Laboratory, or help from the flight crews of our world renowned fleet of medevac helicopters.

Whether you live in Maryland, are visiting here, or are just traveling through, all of us in the Maryland State Police are committed to serving and protecting you. I hope your visit to the Maryland State Police website provides the information you need and helps you learn more about the men and women proudly known as “Maryland’s finest.”