Baltimore County Police Department

Baltimore County Police Department
Patch of Baltimore County Police Department
Patch of Baltimore County Police Department
AbbreviationBCoPD
Agency overview
FormedApril 11, 1874; 150 years ago (1874-04-11)
Employees2492
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionMaryland, United States
Map of Baltimore County Police Department's jurisdiction
Size612 mi
Population817,455 (2013)
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersPublic Safety Building, 700 East Joppa Road
Towson, Maryland 21286
39°24′0.6″N 76°35′23″W / 39.400167°N 76.58972°W / 39.400167; -76.58972
Officers1,824
Civilian employees244
Agency executive
Facilities
Precincts
10
Detention Centers1
Boats3
Helicopters3
Dogs28
Website
Official Website

The Baltimore County Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for Baltimore County, Maryland. They have been accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (C.A.L.E.A.) since 1984.