ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BUREAU
In March 2003, reorganized as Administration Bureau.
ALLIED SUPPORT UNIT
Under Bureau of Drug and Criminal Enforcement, abolished in 1998.
ANALYTICAL DIVISION
Under Homeland Security and Intelligence Bureau, restructured as Analytical Section under Homeland Security and Intelligence Division in Aug. 2003.
AVIATION DIVISION
Reorganized as Aviation Command under Field Operations Bureau in Oct. 2004.
BIOTERRORISM & WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION SECTION
Under Homeland Security and Intelligence Division.
BUDGET & FINANCE DIVISION
In March 2003, renamed Budget and Finance Section.
BUREAU OF DRUG & CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT
Renamed Support Services Bureau in Sept. 1998.
CEASE FIRE COUNCIL
Transferred to Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention in July 2005 (Chapter 217, Acts of 2005).
COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES DIVISION
Under Administrative Services Bureau, abolished in Aug. 2001. Functions assumed by Electronic Systems Division of Information Technology and Communications Bureau.
COMMUNITY POLICING ACADEMY
Under Training Division, abolished in 1998.
COMMUNITY POLICING UNIT
Disbanded effective April 1, 2003.
CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT UNIT
Under Office of Policy, Strategy, and Information Management, renamed Organizational Development Unit in July 1998.
CRIME LABORATORY SECTION
Under Homeland Security and Intelligence Bureau, reorganized as Forensic Sciences Division in Aug. 2003.
CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT COMMAND
Under Support Services Bureau, reorganized as Criminal Enforcement Section under Operations Bureau in March 2003.
CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE DIVISION
Under Support Services Bureau, abolished in March 2003; functions transferred to Analytical Division in Homeland Security and Intelligence Bureau.
DRUG ENFORCEMENT COMMAND
Under Support Services Bureau, reorganized as Drug Enforcement Section under Operations Bureau in March 2003.
DRUG INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
Under Drug Enforcement Command, functions assumed by Drug Enforcement Section of Criminal Investigation Division in March 2003.
EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT COMMAND
Under Administrative Services Bureau, reorganized as Education and Training Section under Administration Bureau in March 2003.
EDUCATION & TRAINING SECTION
In Oct. 2004, reorganized as Training Division under Personnel Command.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS SECTION
Under Field Operations Bureau, renamed Special Operations Division, Jan. 1, 1997.
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS UNIT
Under Office of Secretary, merged with Fair Practice Office to form Office of Fair Practice in Feb. 1999.
EXPLOSIVES ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Explosives Advisory Council organized in 1984 within the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (Chapter 694, Acts of 1984). On July 1, 1997, the Council transferred to the Department of State Police (Chapter 352, Acts of 1997). The Council recommended rules and regulations to the Department for the storage, use, manufacture, and transport of explosive material. The Council reviewed proposed rules, regulations, and laws that affect the manufacture, use, or distribution of explosives. It also monitored federal regulations, and developments in the explosives industry, such as safety precautions and blasting techniques.
The Council had up to nineteen members. They were appointed to five-year terms by the Governor, who named the chair and vice-chair (Code Public Safety Article, secs. 11-201 through 11-206).
FIELD OPERATIONS BUREAU
FIREARMS INVESTIGATION SECTION
HOMELAND SECURITY & INTELLIGENCE BUREAU
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS BUREAU
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
LABOR & INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS OFFICE
LEGAL COUNSEL UNIT
MANAGEMENT & FINANCE DIVISION
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
MEDIA AFFAIRS SECTION
MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS SECTION
MOTOR CARRIER & AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY OPERATIONS
OFFICE OF BUDGET, LEGISLATION, & FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF CRIME GUN ENFORCEMENT
OFFICE OF MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS
OFFICE OF POLICY, STRATEGY, & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OPERATIONAL MEDICAL SUPPORT
OPERATIONS BUREAU
OPERATIONS DIVISION
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNIT
PERSONNEL COMMAND
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT DIVISION
PLANNING & RESEARCH DIVISION
POLICE ACADEMY DIVISION
POLICE-CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Secretary of State Police: Lt. Eric D. Danz; Lt. Laura Lu Herman; Lt. Col. Edwin L. Lashley; Capt. Dennis P. Murphey (Ret.); Capt. Stewart W. Russell. Alternate: Maj. Andrew J. McAndrew.
Neutral members: Armando J. Camacho; Lt. Col. David Franklin; Bash Pharoan, M.D.
Appointed by Executive Committee, Maryland National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP): Mary Ashanti; Bernard L. James, Sr.; Jenkins Odoms, Jr.; Rodney A. Orange, Ph.D.; Leroy W. Warren, Jr. Alternate: Gary Rodwell.
Neutral members: Capt. Garland R. Nixon; Thomas Perez, J.D.
Required by a consent decree of April 2003, the Police-Citizen Advisory Committee addressed issues of concern either to police or citizens regarding State Police policies or practices for traffic stops and drug interdiction, and made recommendations to the Secretary of State Police. Of its fifteen members, five represented the State Police, five represented the Maryland Chapter, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and five were neutral parties.
Under the Civilian Consent Decree Program, the Committee completed its work in Dec. 2004.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNIT
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY DIVISION
PROMOTIONAL STANDARDS & DEVELOPMENT UNIT
PUBLIC AFFAIRS UNIT
REGIONAL FAMILY VIOLENCE UNIT
SCHOOL BUS SAFETY INITIATIVE
SECURITY SERVICES
SERGEANT MAJOR
SERVICES COMMAND
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS SUPPORT SECTION
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
SPECIAL OPERATIONS & SUPPORT SERVICES
SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND
STATE AID FOR POLICE PROTECTION PROGRAM
SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU
SUPPORT SERVICES SECTION
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & COMPUTER CRIMES DIVISION
TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION
TECHNICAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT DIVISION
TRAFFIC OPERATIONS SECTION
TRAINING DIVISION
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY COMMAND
VIOLENT CRIME POLICE STRIKE FORCE
Abolished Oct. 1, 2005 (Chapter 235, Acts of 2005).
In March 2003, restructured as Operations Bureau.
Under Operations Bureau, functions assumed by Firearms Enforcement Section in March 2003.
In Oct. 2004, renamed Homeland Security and Investigation Bureau.
In March 2003, reorganized as Information Technology Bureau.
Under Information Technology and Communications Bureau, reorganized as Management Information Systems Division under Information Technology Bureau in March 2003.
Under Office of Secretary, reorganized in March 2003 as two sections: Government Relations and Labor Relations.
Under Office of Secretary, renamed Legal Affairs Section in March 2003.
Under Administration Bureau, reorganized as Office of Strategic Planning in April 2004.
Under Information Technology Bureau, restructured as Information Technology Development Division and Technology Management Division in Aug. 2003.
On Jan. 1, 2005, reorganized as Office of Media Communications and Marketing.
Under Field Operations Bureau, reorganized in March 2003 as Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section and Automotive Safety Enforcement Section under Operations Bureau.
Under Office of Secretary, abolished in March 2003.
Under Operations Bureau, functions assumed by Firearms Enforcement Section in March 2003.
In March 2003, renamed Media Affairs Section.
Reorganized as Office of Professional Responsibility in July 2000, with information management function moving to Communications Services Division.
Under Office of Secretary, renamed Professional Responsibility Division in March 2003.
Under Special Operations Division, reorganized as Tactical Medical Team in Oct. 2004.
In Oct. 2004, renamed Field Operations Bureau.
Under Homeland Security and Intelligence Bureau, restructured as Operations Section in Aug. 2003.
Under Office of Policy, Strategy, and Information Management, incorporated into Promotional Standards and Development Unit of Personnel Command in July 2000.
In March 2003, reorganized as Personnel Section under Administration Bureau.
Under Administrative Services Bureau, renamed Human Resources Division in 1997.
Reorganized as Office of Budget, Legislation, and Fiscal Administration, Jan. 1, 1997.
In Oct. 2004, Division formed in Sykesville under Personnel Command of Support Services Bureau. In July 2007, merged with Training Division to form Education and Training Division.
Lt. Col. Edwin L. Lashley, Co-Chair (chosen by Committee)
Jenkins Odoms, Jr., Co-Chair (chosen by Committee)
In Oct. 2004, functions absorbed by Training Division under Support Services Division.
The Professional Responsibility Division originated as the Office of Policy, Strategy, and Information Management. It reorganized as the Office of Professional Responsibility in July 2000, and as the Professional Responsibility Division in March 2003. The Division oversaw two sections: Chaplains, and Fair Practice.
Renamed Office of Media Communications in Oct. 2001.
Under Field Operations Bureau, disbanded in 2003 when each barrack was assigned a domestic violence officer. Originally established in September 1997, the Regional Family Violence Unit provided a coordinated response to domestic violence in rural parts of the State. The Unit assisted victims of domestic violence in obtaining ex parte orders and warrants, and otherwise navigating the court system.
Under Planning and Research Division, transferred with School Bus Safety Enforcement Fund to Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention in July 2008 (Chapter 87, Acts of 2008).
In Jan. 2005, position of Sergeant Major was reinstituted within Department to ensure clear communication between Secretary of State Police and State troopers. Position abolished in June 2007.
In March 2003, its units redistributed within Administration Bureau.
Under Bureau of Drug and Criminal Enforcement, renamed Special Investigative Services in 1996.
Under Support Services Bureau, functions dispersed in March 2003 to sections of Criminal Investigation Division of Operations Bureau.
Under Bureau of Drug and Criminal Enforcement, renamed Criminal Enforcement Command in Sept. 1998.
Under Field Operations Bureau, combined with Transportation Safety Command to form Special Operations and Traffic Safety Command in June 2007.
Under Office of Strategic Planning, transferred to Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention in July 2008 (Chapter 515, Acts of 2008).
Abolished in March 2003 reorganization; most functions transferred to Operations Bureau.
Under Bureau of Drug and Criminal Enforcement, renamed Technical Investigative Services in 1996.
Under Information Technology Bureau, renamed Technical Investigation Division in Aug. 2003.
Under Support Services Bureau, in March 2003 merged with Computer Crimes Unit to form Technical Assistance and Computer Crimes Division under Information Technology Bureau.
Under Information Technology and Communications Bureau, reorganized as Information Technology Section under Information Technology Bureau in March 2003.
Under Motor Carrier and Automotive Safety Operations, functions dispersed to Crime Laboratory Section and units under Special Operations Division in March 2003.
Under Personnel Command of Support Services Bureau, merged with Police Academy Division to form Education and Training Division in July 2007.
Under Field Operations Bureau, combined with Special Operations Command to form Special Operations and Traffic Safety Command in June 2007.
Disbanded effective April 1, 2003.
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