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Maryland State Police

The mission of  The Maryland State Police is to fulfill its role as the State's lead coordinating law enforcement organization committed to pride, equity, respect and integrity. The Maryland State Police will effectively direct personnel and multidimensional resources in partnership with private and public entities to achieve public safety by improving the quality of life for the citizens of Maryland.

The  Maryland Department of State Police is committed to creating a diverse, entrepreneurial organizational culture capable of responding to an ever-changing environment. This culture will serve to enhance the quality of life for all Maryland citizens by delivering the highest quality of leadership and police services. Leadership and services will focus on areas related to providing safer highways, reducing violent crime, institutionalizing and practicing problem solving community policing, providing high-quality training, and leading in anti-bombing and anti-terrorism efforts. All aspects of this vision will be performed with integrity, competence and within the highest standards of the law enforcement profession.