Brian S. Geraci, State Fire Marshal (410) 653-8980
Lt. Col. Norman W. Dofflemyer, Chief, Criminal Investigation Bureau (410) 653-4211
Lt. Col. Roland L. Butler, Jr., Chief, Field Operations Bureau (410) 653-4218
Lt. Col. Dalaine M. Brady, Chief, Support Services Bureau (410) 653-4212
Ronald M. Levitan, Counsel (410) 653-4224
Department of State Police, 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, Maryland, January 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
State Police at City Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, May 2015. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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Chair: Col. Woodrow W. (Jerry) Jones III, Secretary of State Police
Appointed by Secretary of State Police: Col. Douglas DeLeaver; Clarence Edwards; David C. Friedman; Louis W. Jones; Delores G. Kelley; David R. Rocah, Esq.; Gerald G. Stansbury; Glynis R. Watford; Bernard C. (Jack) Young.
VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION COUNCIL
(W00A0108, formerly Q00A0103, formerly 35.01.01.03)
FY2020 appropriation: $2,000,000
Christopher T. McDonold, Executive Director (appointed by Governor) (410) 386-3015; 1-800-96-THEFT (toll free)
e-mail: christopher.mcdonold@maryland.gov
fax: (410) 386-3003
web: http://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/OfficeoftheSuperintendent/VehicleTheftPreventionCouncil.aspx
Chair (chosen by Governor): Col. Woodrow W. (Jerry) Jones III, Secretary of State Police
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Victor E. Epps, 2019; Martin A. Hammond III, 2020; Scott D. Shellenberger, Esq., 2020; Larry E. Hinton, Esq., 2021; Neil N. Schachter, 2021; Henry P. Stawinski III, 2021; Phillip V. Lee, Sr., 2022; Thomas P. Reich, 2022; James V. Aluisi, 2023.
Ex officio: Sam J. Abed, Secretary of Juvenile Services; Robert L. Green, Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services; Christine E. Nizer, Motor Vehicle Administrator.
FAIR PRACTICE OFFICE
Carolyn R. Brown, Director (410) 653-4379
e-mail: carolyn.brown@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
Gregory M. Shipley, Director (410) 653-4343
e-mail:
gregory.shipley@maryland.gov
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Harold G. (Bud) Frank, State Interoperability Director (410) 653-4451
e-mail:
bud.frank@maryland.gov
web: http://mdsp.maryland.gov/organization/pages/officeofthesuperintendent/interoperability.aspx
CHIEF OF STAFF
James E. Hock, Jr., Chief of Staff (410) 653-4567
e-mail: james.hock@maryland.gov
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION SECTION
INTERNAL AFFAIRS SECTION
LABOR RELATIONS SECTION
LEGAL COUNSEL SECTION
LEGISLATIVE SECURITY SECTION
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMAND
Chair: Maj. Scott E. Keyser, designee of Secretary of State Police
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
BUDGET SECTION
FINANCE DIVISION
GRANTS MANAGEMENT SECTION
PLANNING & RESEARCH DIVISION
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
REGULATIONS & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS OFFICE
RESIDENT TROOPER PROGRAMCRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE SECTION
David A. Engel, Deputy Director (443) 436-8800
e-mail: david.engel@maryland.gov
Craig A. Ciccarelli, Commander (410) 974-2991
e-mail: craig.ciccarelli@@maryland.gov
Capt. Rosemary K. Chappell, Commander (410) 653-4353
e-mail: rosemary.chappell@maryland.gov
e-mail: msp.internalaffairs@maryland.gov
Donald G. Lewis, Commander (410) 653-4567
e-mail: donald.lewis@maryland.gov
Ronald M. Levitan, Counsel (410) 653-4224
e-mail: ronald.levitan@maryland.gov
1st Sgt. George M. White, Commander (410) 841-3844
e-mail: george.white@maryland.gov
Paul L. Abell, Director & Chief Financial Officer (410) 653-4244
e-mail: paul.abell@maryland.gov
HANDGUN ROSTER BOARD
Staff: Marlene F. Jenkins (410) 653-4247; e-mail: marlene.jenkins@maryland.gov
Ira M. Click; P. Michael Errico; Gail F. Golden; James F. Laughland; George D. Mathias; Jonathan W. Maurath; Russell N. Shea, Jr.; Michael A. Spaulding; Melanye V. Smith; Michael O. Twigg, Esq. Terms expire 2020.
Sylvia C. Senkus, Director (410) 653-4272
e-mail: sylvia.senkus@maryland.gov
Patience O. Dawson, Director (410) 653-4640
e-mail: patience.dawson@maryland.gov
Patrick J. Linnehan, Director (410) 653-7760
e-mail: patrick.linnehan@maryland.gov
Capt. Jon D. Armiger, Director (410) 653-4480
e-mail: jon.armiger@maryland.gov
CAPITAL PROJECTS SECTION
Michael G. Mayes, Supervisor (410) 653-4263; e-mail: michael.mayes@maryland.gov
Capt. Jon D. Armiger, Records Officer (410) 653-4480; e-mail: jon.armiger@maryland.gov
Thomas M. Williams, Commander (410) 260-6100
e-mail: thomas.williams@maryland.gov
MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS SECTION
Vacancy, Supervisor (410) 653-4253
Staff: James J. (Jack) Bowman (410) 653-4384; e-mail: jack.bowman@maryland.gov
STATE FIRE MARSHAL
(W00A0201, formerly Q00M00, formerly 35.13.00)
FY2020 appropriation: $9,530,296; authorized positions: 70.5
Brian S. Geraci, State Fire Marshal (appointed by Secretary of State Police to 6-year term), 2019
(410) 653-8980; 1-800-525-3124 (toll free); 1-800-492-7529 (arson hotline); fax: (410) 653-8988
e-mail: brian.geraci@maryland.gov
web: http://mdsp.maryland.gov/firemarshal/Pages/StateFireMarshal.aspx
Appointed by Secretary of State Police with Governor's approval to 5-year terms:
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING
OPERATIONS
LOWER EASTERN SHORE REGIONAL OFFICE
NORTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE
SOUTHERN REGIONAL OFFICE
UPPER EASTERN SHORE REGIONAL OFFICE
WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE
PUBLIC FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION & PUBLIC INFORMATIONSTATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION
Ingeborg R. (Heidi) Ritchie, Secretary (301) 766-3888; 1-877-890-0199 (toll free); e-mail: ingeborg.ritchie@maryland.gov
web: http://mdsp.maryland.gov/organization/pages/statefirepreventioncommission.aspx
Edward S. Tochterman, Jr., Chair (chosen by Commission), 2021
K. C. Harrington, 2018; C. Daniel Davis, Jr., 2020; Michael R. Faust, 2022; Kevin J. Simmons, 2022; Stacy N. Welch, 2022; Douglas C. Alexander, 2023; Mark A. Bilger, 2024; Emily K. Devan, Esq., 2024.
Matthew D. Stevens, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 653-8984
e-mail: matthewd.stevens@maryland.gov
Kenneth E. Bush, Chief Fire Protection Engineer (410) 653-8983
e-mail: kenneth.bush@maryland.gov
Gregory J. Der, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal (410) 653-8980
e-mail: gregory.der@maryland.gov
BOMB SQUAD
Duane K. Svites, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 859-7610
e-mail: duane.svites@maryland.gov
Joseph C. Flanagan, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 713-3780
e-mail: msp.osfmlero@maryland.gov
Derek A. Chapman, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 836-4853
e-mail: dereka.chapman@maryland.gov
John A. Nelson, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (443) 550-6820
e-mail: johna.nelson@maryland.gov
Caryn L. McMahon, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 822-7609
e-mail: caryn.mcmahon@maryland.gov
Jason M. Mowbray, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (301) 766-3888
e-mail: jason.mowbray@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy State Fire Marshal (410) 653-8999
e-mail: mps.fmmedia@maryland.gov
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION BUREAU
(W00A0103)
FY2020 appropriation: $66,465,148; authorized positions: 429
Lt. Col. Norman W. Dofflemyer, Bureau Chief (410) 653-4212
e-mail: norman.dofflemyer@maryland.gov
Department of State Police, 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, Maryland, January 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
PROACTIVE CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT TEAM
Sgt. Christopher M. Conner, Unit Commander (410) 537-1150; e-mail: christopher.conner@maryland.gov
APPREHENSION TEAMS, GANG UNITS, AUTO THEFT SECTION
Christopher A. Stein, Commander (443) 677-7447
e-mail: christopher.stein@maryland.gov
BALTIMORE STATE APPREHENSION TEAM
Vacancy (443) 807-0010
GANG ENFORCEMENT SECTION
Det. Sgt. Glen M. Peterson (410) 953-8220; e-mail: glen.peterson@maryland.gov
GREENBELT STATE APPREHENSION TEAM
Det. Sgt. John D. Vanhoy (443) 791-5388; e-mail: john.vanhoy@maryland.gov
TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE UNIT
U.S. MARSHALS TASK FORCE
COMPUTER CRIMES, POLYGRAPH, ATTORNEY GENERAL SECTION
Lt. Matthew W. Kail (410) 953-8260
e-mail: matthew.kail@maryland.gov
ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CRIMES UNIT
CHILD RECOVERY UNIT
Sgt. Deborah C. Flory (410) 290-1841; e-mail: deborah.flory@maryland.gov
COMPUTER CRIMES UNIT
Lt. Matthew W. Kail (410) 953-8260; e-mail: matthew.kail@maryland.gov
COMPUTER FORENSIC LABORATORY
Sgt. Kerry B. Duncan (410) 953-8265; e-mail: kerry.duncan@maryland.gov
MARYLAND CENTER FOR MISSING & UNIDENTIFIED PERSONS
[STATE CLEARINGHOUSE FOR MISSING CHILDREN]
Carla E. Proudfoot, Director (410) 953-8283; 1-800-637-KIDS (toll free); fax: (410) 290-1831; e-mail: carla.proudfoot@maryland.gov
POLYGRAPH UNIT
Gary L. Bachtell (410) 486-3101; e-mail: gary.bachtell@maryland.gov
CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT SECTION
Lt. Carl D. Miller (410) 953-8240
e-mail: carl.miller@maryland.gov
EXTRADITION UNIT
Lt. Carl D. Miller (410) 953-8240; e-mail: carl.miller@maryland.gov
INSURANCE FRAUD UNIT
HOMICIDE TEAMS & HOMICIDE COLD-CASE UNIT
Vacancy, Commander (410) 749-3101
CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT DIVISION - SOUTHERN COMMAND
Capt. Andy R. Johnson, Commander, Southern Command (410) 653-4211
e-mail: andy.johnson@maryland.gov
CENTRAL SOUTH REGION
Thomas M. White, Commander (410) 761-5130
e-mail: thomas.white@maryland.gov
LOWER SHORE REGION
Lt. Robert A. Phillips, Commander (410) 548-4005
e-mail: robert.phillips@maryland.gov
UPPER SHORE REGION
Lt. Scott B. Cook, Commander (410) 819-4747
e-mail: scott.cook@maryland.gov
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS COMMAND
Maj. Adam J. Stachurski, Assistant Bureau Chief (410) 653-4211
e-mail: adam.stachurski@maryland.gov
1st Sgt. Laura A. Beck, Assistant Commander (443) 357-1300
e-mail: laura.beck@maryland.gov
SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS BRANCH
Wanda R. Kuperus, Ph.D., Deputy Director (443) 357-1302; e-mail: wanda.kuperus@maryland.gov
LICENSING DIVISION
Capt. Andrew J. Rossignol, Commander (410) 653-4502
e-mail: andrew.rossignol@maryland.gov
LICENSING SECTION
1st Sgt. Patrick M. McCrory, Commander (410) 653-4503; e-mail: patrick.mccrory@maryland.gov
FIELD OPERATIONS BUREAU
(W00A0102, formerly 41.01.01.02)
FY2020 appropriation: $204,945,807; authorized positions: 1,312
Lt. Col. Roland L. Butler, Jr., Bureau Chief (410) 653-4218
e-mail: roland.butler@maryland.gov
SPECIAL OPERATIONS & TRANSPORTATION SAFETY COMMAND
Maj. Sean R. Morris, Commander (410) 653-4218
e-mail: sean.morris@maryland.gov
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
HIGHWAY PROGRAMS
FATAL ACCIDENT & ANALYSIS REPORTING SYSTEM
TRAFFIC OPERATIONS CRASH TEAM
OPERATIONS
SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION
MOTORCYCLE UNIT
SPECIAL TACTICAL ASSAULT TEAM ELEMENT & TACTICAL MEDICAL TEAM
Waterloo - Barrack A (410) 799-2101; e-mail: msp.waterloo@maryland.gov
Westminster - Barrack G (410) 386-3000; e-mail: msp.westminster@maryland.gov
NORTHERN TROOP
JFK Memorial Highway - Barrack M (410) 537-1150; e-mail: msp.jfkhighway@maryland.gov
North East - Barrack F (410) 996-7800; e-mail: msp.northeast@maryland.gov
WESTERN TROOP
Frederick - Barrack B (301) 600-4151; e-mail: msp.frederick@maryland.gov
Hagerstown - Barrack O (301) 739-2101; e-mail: msp.hagerstown@maryland.gov
McHenry - Barrack W (301) 387-1101; e-mail: msp.mchenry@maryland.gov
SOUTHERN COMMAND
Centreville - Barrack S (410) 758-1101; e-mail: msp.centreville@maryland.gov
Easton - Barrack I (410) 822-3101; e-mail: msp.easton@maryland.gov
Princess Anne - Barrack X (443) 260-3700; e-mail: msp.princessanne@maryland.gov
Salisbury - Barrack E (410) 749-3101; e-mail: msp.salisbury@maryland.gov
SOUTHERN TROOP
Glen Burnie - Barrack P (410) 761-5130; e-mail: msp.glenburnie@maryland.gov
La Plata - Barrack H (301) 392-1200; e-mail: msp.laplata@maryland.gov
Leonardtown - Barrack T (301) 475-8955; e-mail: msp.leonardtown@maryland.gov
Prince Frederick - Barrack U (410) 535-1400; e-mail: msp.princefrederick@maryland.gov
WASHINGTON METRO TROOP
Forestville - Barrack L (301) 568-8101; e-mail: msp.forestville@maryland.gov
Rockville - Barrack N (301) 424-2101; e-mail: msp.rockville@maryland.govAUTOMOTIVE SAFETY ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
Capt. James P. Russell, Commander (410) 768-7388
e-mail: james.russell@maryland.gov
Joshua S. Barnes, Commander (410) 579-5959
e-mail: joshua.barnes@maryland.gov
ADMINISTRATION
Lt. Aaron C. Michael (410) 579-5959; e-mail: aaron.michael@maryland.gov
Lt. Patrick H. McAllister (410) 579-5959; e-mail: patrick.mcallister@maryland.gov
CHEMICAL TEST FOR ALCOHOL UNIT
Sgt. Timothy L. Aronhalt (410) 653-4315; e-mail: timothy.aronhalt@maryland.gov
Charlene Rock-Foster, Supervisor (410) 653-4225; e-mail: charlene.rock-foster@maryland.gov
1st Sgt. Ronald J. Menchey, Supervisor (301) 600-4183; e-mail: ronald.menchey@maryland.gov
Lt. John P. Griffin, Jr. (410) 579-5959; e-mail: john.griffin1@maryland.gov
Capt. Robert C. Hare, Commander (410) 379-9658
e-mail: robert.hare@maryland.gov
K-9 UNIT
1st Sgt. John E. Beville, Unit Commander (410) 379-9660; e-mail: john.beville@maryland.gov
1st Sgt. Brett A. Canfield, Unit Commander (410) 799-4548; e-mail: brett.canfield@maryland.gov
1st Sgt. Wesley T. Forchion, Unit Commander (410) 799-4548; e-mail: wesley.forchion@maryland.gov
NORTHERN COMMAND
Maj. Scott E. Keyser, Commander (410) 799-2101
e-mail: scott.keyser@maryland.gov
CENTRAL TROOP
Capt. Daniel S. Everett, Commander (410) 780-2700; e-mail: daniel.everett@maryland.gov
Golden Ring - Barrack R (410) 780-2700; e-mail: msp.goldenring@maryland.gov
8908 Kelso Drive, Baltimore, MD 21221
7777 Washington Blvd., Jessup, MD 20794
1100 Baltimore Blvd., Westminster, MD 21157
Capt. Michael D. Wann, Commander (410) 879-2101; e-mail: michael.wann@maryland.gov
Bel Air - Barrack D (410) 879-2101; e-mail: msp.belair@maryland.gov
1401 Bel Air Road, Bel Air, MD 21014
15 Turnpike Drive, Perryville, MD 21903
2433 Pulaski Highway, North East, MD 21901
Eric G. Corbin, Commander (301) 600-4151; e-mail: eric.corbin@maryland.gov
Cumberland - Barrack C (301) 729-2101; e-mail: msp.cumberland@maryland.gov
1125 National Highway, Cumberland, MD 21502
County Law Enforcement Center, 110 Airport Drive East, Frederick, MD 21701
18345 Col. Henry K. Douglas Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
67 Friendsville Road, McHenry, MD 21541
Maj. David L. Ruel, Jr., Commander (410) 653-4218
e-mail: david.ruel@maryland.gov
EASTERN TROOP
Capt. Timothy P. McDonald, Commander (410) 749-3101; e-mail: timothy.mcdonald@maryland.gov
Berlin - Barrack V (410) 641-3101; e-mail: msp.berlin@maryland.gov
9758 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811
311 Safety Drive, Centreville, MD 21617
7053 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601
30581 Perry Road, Princess Anne, MD 21853
2765 North Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD 21801
Capt. Shane M. Bolger, Commander (301) 761-5130; e-mail: shane.bolger@maryland.gov
Annapolis - Barrack J (410) 260-6494; e-mail: msp.annapolis@maryland.gov
610 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401
6800 Aviation Blvd., Glen Burnie, MD 21061
9500 Mitchell Road, La Plata, MD 20646
23200 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650
210 Main St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Capt. Prendi V. Garcia, Commander (301) 568-8101; e-mail: prendi.garcia@maryland.gov
College Park - Barrack Q (301) 345-3101; e-mail: msp.collegepark@maryland.gov
10100 Rhode Island Ave., College Park, MD 20740
3500 Forestville Road, Forestville, MD 20747
7915 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20854
SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU
(W00A0104, formerly W00A0110)
FY2020 appropriation: $101,874,181; authorized positions: 462
Lt. Col. Dalaine M. Brady, Bureau Chief (410) 653-4212
e-mail: dalaine.brady@maryland.gov
SUPPORT OPERATIONS DIVISION
Capt. Elizabeth A. Beck, Commander (410) 238-5802
e-mail: elizabeth.beck@maryland.gov
LOGISTICS COMMAND
Maj. Mark A. McGuire, Commander (410) 379-9580
e-mail: mark.mcguire@maryland.gov
MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION
Orville Jennings, Director (410) 799-8307
e-mail: orville.jennings@maryland.gov
QUARTERMASTER DIVISION
Alex M. Reid, Director (410) 379-9070
e-mail: alex.reid@maryland.gov
PERSONNEL COMMAND
Maj. E. Gregory Phillips, Commander (410) 653-4212
e-mail: earl.phillips@maryland.gov
DEPARTMENT PROSECUTOR SECTION
EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
MEDICAL SERVICES UNIT
PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION SECTION
PROMOTIONAL TESTING DIVISIONADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SECTION
Capt. Peter W. Spaulding, Commander (410) 653-6645; e-mail: peter.spaulding@maryland.gov
Diane B. Lach, Director (410) 653-4396; e-mail: diane.lach@maryland.gov
Capt. Brian K. Smith, Commander (410) 875-3932
e-mail: brian.smith@maryland.gov
Capt. Jeffrey D. Thomas, Commander (410) 653-6069
e-mail: jeffrey.thomas@maryland.gov
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SECTION
1st Sgt. Christine M. Mullin, Commander (410) 653-4420; e-mail: christine.mullin@maryland.gov
Donald W. Alves, M.D., Director (410) 653-4300; e-mail: donald.alves@maryland.gov
Duane A. Hill, Section Commander (410) 653-4216; e-mail: duane.hill@maryland.gov
Capt. Crystal M. Carter-Savage, Commander (410) 653-4544
e-mail: crystal.carter@maryland.gov
APPLICATIONS MANAGEMENT DIVISION
CENTRAL RECORDS DIVISION
ELECTRONIC SERVICES DIVISION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
NETWORK SERVICES SECTION
POLICE COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT DIVISION
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TECHNOLOGY & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND
Maj. Tawn M. Gregory, Commander (410) 653-4229
e-mail: tawn.gregory@maryland.gov
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS DIVISION
Ronald L. Fisher III, Commander (410) 653-4229
e-mail: msp.procurement@maryland.gov
Dalene M. Drum, Manager (410) 653-8247
e-mail: dalene.drum@maryland.gov
Ida J. Williams, Director (410) 298-3444
e-mail: ida.williams@maryland.gov
ACCIDENT REPORTING SECTION
FIELD LIAISON SECTION
INCIDENT REPORTING SECTION
Gary D. Davis, Director (410) 653-4229
e-mail: gary.davis@maryland.gov
Melanie A. Frederick, Director (410) 653-4275
e-mail: melanie.frederick@maryland.gov
COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES SECTION
Thomas J. Bonin, Manager (410) 653-4301; e-mail: thomas.bonin@maryland.gov
Marques Dent, Manager (410) 653-8967; e-mail: marques.dent@maryland.gov
Lt. Gary P. Mounts, Commander (410) 653-4263
e-mail: gary.mounts@maryland.gov
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