Takoma Park Police Department

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Takoma Park Police Department
AbbreviationTPPD
Motto"You never know"
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionMaryland, USA
Size2.5 square miles
Population18,000 appx.
General nature
Operational structure
Headquarters7500 Maple Ave Takoma Park, Maryland
38°58′53″N77°0′36″W / 38.98139°N 77.01000°W / 38.98139; -77.01000
Officers43 Approx ( as of 2017)
Civilians17 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]

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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]

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.

Ranks

RankInsignia
Chief
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Deputy Chief
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Captain
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Lieutenant
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Sergeant 3 white chevrons.
Corporal 2 white chevrons.
Private First Class 1white chevron.

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