Value proposition

The Baltimore Police Department is dedicated to upholding the Constitution and enforcing laws.

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 wellbeing of all.


The department was officially established by the Maryland Legislature on March 16, 1853. It is organized into nine districts and is responsible for policing 78.3 square miles of land and 7.7 square miles (20 km2) of waterways.

Police and Law Enforcement