Department Policies

Index of current MCPD Policies available for public viewing.

Bold or italic font in a document indicates new language added during the previous revision of a policy.
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 feedback is welcome on these policies under revision.
This list is updated monthly—be sure to check back regularly for the latest information.
0620 Miscellaneous Investigative Policies Public Comments Close Date:   2/28/2026
0626 Investigative Photographs Public Comments Close Date:   2/28/2026
0632 Polygraph Examinations Public Comments Close Date:   2/28/2026
0672 Investigation of Institutional and Elder Abuse Public Comments Close Date:   2/28/2026
0903 Mobilization and Call-Back Public Comments Close Date:   2/28/2026

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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).