The BPD is the 8th largest municipal police force in the United States, staffed by nearly 3,100 civilian and sworn personnel.The department’s jurisdiction covers Maryland’s largest city, with a population of 614,000.
The Baltimore Police Department is dedicated to upholding the Constitution and enforcing laws in a fair, impartial, and ethical manner. We commit to creating and maintaining a culture of service that builds trust and legitimacy in all communities, values the sanctity of human life, and provides for the safety and well-being of all.