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The Takoma Park Police Department (TPPD) is the primary law enforcement agency servicing a population of approximately 17,670 (2014 est.), within 2.5 square miles (6.5 km) of the municipality of Takoma Park, Maryland. Until July 1, 1997, the TPPD was aided by both the Prince George's County Police and the Montgomery County Police as the city was divided within the two counties. After that date, the municipality was moved to become contained entirely within Montgomery County by a move of the Maryland General Assembly.

Organization

The TPPD is a full-service agency consisting of 43 sworn officers (not including the chief), dispatchers, and a support staff consisting of civilians. The TPPD is divided into three divisions and is the only full service Municipal agency operating in Montgomery County Md with designated detectives, K-9, and an Emergency Response Team:

• Patrol Division
• Support Services Division
• Administration Division

The primary vehicle of the Takoma Park Police Department is the Ford Police Interceptor Utility SUV. TPPD previously used the Ford Crown Victoria and Taurus until they were discontinued. Takoma Park Police officers carry the Glock 17/19 9mm pistol and wear black uniforms.

Ranks

Rank	Insignia
Chief
Deputy Chief
Captain
Lieutenant
Sergeant	3 white chevrons.
Corporal	2 white chevrons.
Private First Class	1white chevron.

See also

• List of law enforcement agencies in Maryland

References

1. City of Takoma Park - About Archived 2009-06-16 at the Wayback Machine
2. City of Takoma Park - About the Takoma Park Police Department
3. City of Takoma Park - Police Officers
4. City of Takoma Park - About the Takoma Park Police Department

External links

• City of Takoma Park government official website
• Takoma Park Police Department weblink

v t e Law enforcement agencies in Maryland
State	State Police Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services - Division of Correction Transit Administration Police Transportation Authority Police Maryland Natural Resources Police
County departments	Anne Arundel Baltimore County Howard Montgomery Prince George's
Municipal departments	Aberdeen Annapolis Baltimore City Police Department Bel Air Bowie Cumberland District Heights Frederick Gaithersburg Greenbelt Hagerstown Havre De Grace Landover Hills Laurel Ocean City Rockville Salisbury Seat Pleasant Takoma Park University Park Upper Marlboro
Sheriff's offices	Allegany Anne Arundel Baltimore City Baltimore County Calvert Caroline Carroll Cecil Charles Dorchester Frederick County Garrett Harford Howard Kent Montgomery Prince George's Queen Anne's St. Mary's Somerset Talbot Washington Wicomico Worcester
Universities	Bowie State University Frostburg State University Salisbury University Towson University University of Baltimore University of Maryland, Baltimore County University of Maryland at College Park Baltimore City Public Schools Police

• Municipal police departments of Maryland
• Takoma Park, Maryland