Maryland-National Capital Park Police

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The Maryland-National Capital Park Police (MNCPP) is the law enforcement branch of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC) and has two divisions, one in Prince George's County and one in Montgomery County in Maryland. The MNCPP in Prince George's County is also known as "Maryland Park Police" or "Maryland Park." The MNCPP in Montgomery County is known as "The Montgomery County Park Police"

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History

The Maryland Park Police was created by the MNCPPC in 1953 by legislation to patrol and police all of the designated parks in Prince George's and Montgomery counties. For the first two years of its existence, Maryland Park officers had only a single car to share and had to use it until it became defunct. [1]

Duties

The MNCPP is a full-service, bi-county agency charged with investigating crimes and traffic infractions committed within MNCPPC jurisdiction.

Fleet

Ford Police Interceptor of the Park Police MNCPP cruiser.JPG
Ford Police Interceptor of the Park Police

The Maryland Park Police use a fleet of Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors, Harley Davidson Police Edition Motorcycles, Ford Taurus, Ford Explorers, Chevrolet Impala, Chevy Tahoes, Dodge Chargers, ATVs, mountain bikes, horses and Marine Boats.

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