Takoma Park Police Department
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]
Takoma Park Police Department | |
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Abbreviation | TPPD |
Motto | "You never know" |
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Operations jurisdiction | Maryland, USA |
Size | 2.5 square miles |
Population | 18,000 appx. |
General nature | |
Operational structure | |
Headquarters | 7500 Maple Ave Takoma Park, Maryland 38°58′53″N 77°0′36″W |
Officers | 43 Approx ( as of 2017) |
Civilians | 17 Approx ( as of 2017) |
Agency executive |
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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]
- Patrol Division
- Support Services Division
- Administration Division
The primary vehicles of the Takoma Park Police Department are the Ford Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan. Takoma Park Police officers carry the Glock 17/19 9mm pistol and wear black uniforms.
Ranks
Rank | Insignia |
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Chief of police | The rank insignia for the TPPD chief is a silver U.S. eagle. |
Deputy Chief | The rank insignia for the TPPD Deputy Chief is a silver oak leaf. |
Captain | The rank insignia for a TPPD captain are two silver bars, similar to the two silver bars. |
Lieutenant | The rank insignia for an TPPD lieutenant are a single silver bar. |
Sergeant | The rank insignia for an TPPD sergeant are three chevrons. |
Corporal | The rank insignia for an TPPD corporal are two chevrons. |
Private First Class | The rank insignia for an TPPD PFC's is a single chevron. |