Takoma Park Police Department

Takoma Park Police Department
Takoma Park Police Department
Abbreviation	TPPD
Motto	"You never know"
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdiction	Maryland, USA
Size	2.5 square miles
Population	18,000 appx.
General nature	Civilian police;
Operational structure
Headquarters	7500 Maple Ave Takoma Park, Maryland; 38°58′53″N 77°0′36″W / 38.98139°N 77.01000°W
Officers	43 Approx ( as of 2017)
Civilians	17 Approx ( as of 2017)
Agency executive	Antonio "Tony" DeVaul, Chief Of Police;

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 km²) 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.^[1]

Organization

The TPPD is a full-service^[2] agency consisting of 43 sworn officers (not including the chief), dispatchers, and a support staff consisting of civilians.^[3] 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:^[4]

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.