Department Policies

Index of current MCPD Policies available for public viewing.

Within posted policies, bold and italic text is used to identify policy language that has been updated, it is not used for emphasis.
0100 POLICE OPERATIONS 0200 ORGANIZATION AND UNIT RESPONSIBILITIES
0300 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 0400 UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT
0500 ARRESTS, WARRANTS, AND CITATIONS 0600 INVESTIGATIONS AND INTERROGATIONS
0700 SEARCH, SEIZURE, AND EVIDENCE 0800 PRISONER PROCEDURES
0900 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 1000 TRAFFIC PROCEDURES
1100 COMMUNITY SERVICES AND PUBLIC RELATIONS 1200 EXTRADEPARTMENTAL INTERACTIONS
  1400 COMPUTER AND WRITTEN SYSTEMS GUIDELINES


Policies Open for Comment

Public input is welcome on the following MCPD Policies currently under revision for thirty-day period:
0210 Department Mission and Organizational Values Due Date: 3/31/2025
0220 Department Organization and Command Structure Due Date: 3/31/2025
0412 Laundry and Dry Cleaning Procedures Due Date: 3/31/2025
0425 Mobile Video System Due Date: 3/31/2025
0430 Body Worn Camera System Due Date: 3/31/2025

Comment on a MCPD Policy Currently Under Revision



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*Bolded or italicized policy language signifies a recent change in policy.*


Please note: MCPD Policies which could jeopardize operations or create or risk to public or officer safety, including policies related to high-risk prisoner transport security measures, operational response to active shooters, or the use of confidential informants are not available for view or public comment consistent with Maryland law (Public Safety Article  § 3-515).