Vacancy, Deputy Secretary (410) 653-4219
Lt. Col. Cynthia R. Smith, Chief, Administrative Services Bureau (410) 653-4212
Lt. Col. William H. Arrington, Chief, Field Operations Bureau (410) 653-4214
Lt. Col. David W. Czorapinski, Chief, Support Services Bureau (410) 653-4214
Betty S. Sconion, Counsel (410) 653-4223
1201 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, MD 21208 - 3899
(410) 653-4219
e-mail: pauinfo@qis.net
fax: (410) 653-9651
tty: (410) 486-0677
web: www.inform.umd.edu/UMS+State/MD_Resources/MDSP/
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Chair: Col. David B. Mitchell, Secretary of State Police
Appointed by Governor: Anne K. Strasdauskas, 2001; Virginia L. Wolf, 2001; Patricia C. Jessamy, 2002; Arthur R. Smith, 2002; Douglas F. Gansler, 2003; Roy P. Gilmore, 2003; Bishop Larry Lee Thomas, 2003.
Ex officio: Bishop L. Robinson, Secretary of Juvenile Justice; Stuart O. Simms, Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services; Stephen P. Amos, Executive Director, Governor's Office of Crime Control & Prevention.
EXPLOSIVES ADVISORY COUNCIL
Contact: Larry D. Garrett (410) 339-4200
Stoyan L. Russell, Chair (chosen by Governor), 1998
C. Edmon Larrimore, Vice-Chair (chosen by Governor), 1999
Appointed by Governor to 5-year terms: Col. M. W. Meritt; David K. Miller; Joseph A. Nawrocki, Jr.; Stephen H. Pearl; Chief Edward P. Sherlock, Jr.; Christopher M. Van Baalen. Terms expire 1997.
Anthony F. Abar; John E. Carey; Craig D. Lowry; William D. Penn; Paul D. Shank. Terms expire 1998.
Robert N. Dempsey; Rocco J. Gabriele; Gerald E. Hoak; Clemis A. Kaikis; Stephen M. Layton; Jack W. Mills. Terms expire 1999.
VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION COUNCIL
(W00A0108, formerly Q00A0103, formerly 35.01.01.03)
FY2001 appropriation: $2,750,088
FY2001 authorized positions: 0
W. Ray Presley, Executive Director (301) 729-5274
1-800-96-THEFT (toll free)
fax: (301) 729-5418
web: www.mdautotheft.org/
Chair (chosen by Governor): Col. David B. Mitchell, Secretary of State Police
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Henri A. Daniels, 2001; Ronald F. Harshman, 2001; Timothy Steele, 2001; William P. Canty, 2002; Patricia C. Jessamy, Esq., 2002; Major F. Riddick, Jr., 2002; Betty J. Martin, 2003; Steven F. Rutzebeck, 2003; Mary Ann Viverette, 2003.
Ex officio: Bishop L. Robinson, Sr., Secretary of Juvenile Justice; Stuart O. Simms, Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services; Anne S. Ferro, Motor Vehicle Administrator.
LEGAL COUNSEL UNIT
Betty S. Sconion, Counsel (410) 653-4223
PUBLIC AFFAIRS UNIT
Gregory M. Shipley, Commander (410) 653-4343
e-mail:
pauinfo@qis.net
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS UNIT
GRANTS MANAGEMENT UNIT
MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS UNIT
Chair: Col. David B. Mitchell, Secretary of State Police (410) 653-4219
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms: John J. Collins; Morgan G. Gates; Thomas J. Kelly; Leonard L. Lucchi, Esq.; Michael C. Maloney; Victor F. Merkel; Paul B. Rodbell, Esq.; LaVerne A. Turner. Terms expire 2000.
Appointed by Secretary of State Police with Governor's approval to 5-year terms:
METRO REGIONAL OFFICE
NORTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE
SOUTHERN REGIONAL OFFICE
WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNIT
TRAINING DIVISION
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
PROMOTIONAL STANDARDS & DEVELOPMENT UNIT
COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES DIVISION
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS UNIT
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECTION
MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION
QUARTERMASTER DIVISION
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION AFFAIRS
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION
MOTORCYCLE UNIT
SPECIAL TACTICAL ASSAULT TEAM ELEMENT
FATAL ACCIDENT & ANALYSIS REPORTING SYSTEM
CRIME LABORATORY DIVISION
SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS SECTION
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION UNIT
SECURITY SERVICES
ENHANCED GUN OFFENDER SENTENCING PROGRAM
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
AUTO THEFT UNIT
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS & SUPPORT UNIT
TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE UNIT
NORTHERN & EASTERN REGION
SOUTHERN, CENTRAL & WESTERN REGION
OFFICE OF BUDGET, LEGISLATION, & FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
Carl F. Banaszewski, Director (410) 653-4244CAPITAL PROJECT UNIT
William S. Ebare, Program Manager (410) 653-4486
1st Sgt. Bernard Shaw, Legislative Liaison (410) 653-4254
Thomas L. Vondersmith, Jr., Supervisor (410) 653-4253HANDGUN ROSTER BOARD
Contact: Iris Birenbaum (410) 653-4451
web: www.inform.umd.edu/UMS+State/MD_Resources/MDSP/gunrostr.html
BUDGET & FINANCE DIVISION
Capt. James E. Vandegrift, Assistant Director (410) 653-4255
e-mail: vandy@qis.netRESIDENT TROOPER & STATE AID FOR POLICE PROTECTION PROGRAMS
Contact: Lt. James J. Bowman (410) 653-4384OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Maj. Keven L. Gray, Commander (410) 653-4398INTERNAL AFFAIRS UNIT
Capt. Matthew G. Lawrence, Commander (410) 298-3151
STATE FIRE MARSHAL
(W00A02, formerly Q00M00, formerly 35.13.00)
FY2001 appropriation: $14,164,533
FY2001 authorized positions: 64.5
Rocco J. Gabriele, State Fire Marshal (appointed by Secretary of State Police) (410) 339-4200
1-800-525-3124 (toll free)
1-800-492-7529 (arson hotline)
e-mail: sfmo@ns1.dpscs.state.md.us
fax: (410) 339-4215
web: www.dpscs.state.md.us/fmo/
STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION
Heidi R. Ritchie, Secretary (301) 791-4758
1-877-890-0199 (toll free)
Edward P. Sherlock, Jr., Chair (chosen by Commission), 2002
Daniel B. Smith, Sr., 2000; Scott K. Hoglander, 2001; Lydia A. Butterworth, 2002; Richard W. Clemens, Jr., 2002; Daniel O. Baker, Jr., 2003; Thomas P. Collins, 2003; Lemuel A. Roberts, 2004; Robert H. Shimer, 2004.FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING
John F. Bender, Chief Fire Protection Engineer (410) 339-4200OPERATIONS
Robert B. Thomas, Jr., Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal (410) 339-4200EASTERN REGIONAL OFFICE
George C. Kinhart, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 822-7609
Harry T. Meminger, Jr., Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 875-5450
Vacancy, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 836-4844
Joseph C. Flanagan, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 535-8845
Mark A. Bilger, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (301) 791-4758PUBLIC FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION & PUBLIC INFORMATION
Allen R. Gosnell, Deputy State Fire Marshal (410) 339-4200OFFICE OF DEPUTY SECRETARY
Vacancy, Deputy Secretary (appointed by Secretary with Governor's approval) (410) 653-4219
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BUREAU
(W00A0104, formerly 41.01.01.04)
FY2001 appropriation: $30,239,250
FY2001 authorized positions: 278
Lt. Col. Cynthia R. Smith, Chief
(410) 653-4212
e-mail: mspssb@qis.net
EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT COMMAND
Maj. Gary L. Shields, Assistant Chief (410) 653-7767
MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL COMMUNITY POLICING INSTITUTE
Lt. Michael A. Spaulding, Liaison (410) 516-0788
Lt. James P. Guidash, Commander (410) 429-4428
Capt. Bernard B. Foster, Commander (410) 653-4282PERSONNEL COMMAND
Maj. Vernon R. Herron, Assistant Chief (410) 653-4347ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICE
Capt. David C. Franklin, Commander (410) 653-6645
H. Frank Rayne, Commander (410) 653-4294
Capt. Heber E. Watts, Commander (410) 298-3777SERVICES COMMAND
Maj. Gary F. Cox, Assistant Chief (410) 653-4238CENTRAL RECORDS DIVISION
Ida J. Williams, Director (410) 298-3444
Capt. Robert L. Scruggs, Commander (410) 653-4229ELECTRONIC SERVICES SECTION
Lt. Thomas M. Bailey, Commander (410) 653-4233
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Capt. Charles H. Mays, Commander (410) 653-4485
Capt. D. Bruce Maclean, Commander (410) 799-8307
Roy A. Neigh, Commander (410) 298-3777FIELD OPERATIONS BUREAU
(W00A0102, formerly 41.01.01.02)
FY2001 appropriation: $95,591,363
FY2001 authorized positions: 1,550
Lt. Col. William H. Arrington, Chief
(410) 653-4214
e-mail: msppau@qis.net
DRUG ABUSE RESISTANCE EDUCATION (DARE)
Sgt. Gary N. Chatfield, State DARE Coordinator (410) 203-1006
Sgt. Richard Vecera, SHA Liaison (410) 787-7604MOTOR CARRIER & AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY OPERATIONS
Maj. Dominick A. Balsoma, Commander (410) 799-4548AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
Lt. Robert Bambary, Commander (410) 768-1735
Capt. Guy Guyton, Commander (410) 974-2042
Capt. Edwin Lashley, Commander (410) 799-4548COMMUNITY POLICING UNIT
[VIOLENT CRIME POLICE STRIKE FORCE]
Contact: Lt. Namon Brown (410) 799-4548
1-800-811-1981 (toll free)
Sgt. Frank E. Wastler, Commander (301) 736-1106
web: www.inform.umd.edu/UMS+State/MD_Resources/MDSP/motor.html
Contact: Lt. Roger Meeks (410) 799-4548TRAFFIC OPERATIONS SECTION
Lt. Clarence Bell, Commander (410) 653-4387CRASH TEAM
Lt. Clarence Bell, Supervisor (410) 653-4544
Sgt. Thomas Woodward, Supervisor (410) 653-4225CENTRAL REGION - BARRACK A
Maj. Stephen T. Moyer, Commander
Waterloo Barrack, headquarters (410) 799-0458
College Park Barrack (301) 345-3101
Forestville Barrack (301) 568-8101
Rockville Barrack (301) 279-2388
Westminster Barrack (410) 876-6143NORTHERN REGION - BARRACK D
Maj. Robert J. McGainey, Commander
Bel Air Barrack, headquarters (410) 879-2101
Golden Ring Barrack (410) 686-3101
JFK Memorial Highway Barrack (410) 575-6543
North East Barrack (410) 939-5676EASTERN REGION - BARRACK E
Maj. Michael S. Panos, Commander
Salisbury Barrack, headquarters (410) 548-5194
Berlin Barrack (410) 548-7013
Centreville Barrack (410) 758-3336
Easton Barrack (410) 822-4610
Princess Anne Barrack (410) 749-2081SOUTHERN REGION - BARRACK H
Maj. Dallas G. Pope, Commander
Waldorf Barrack, headquarters (301) 843-9764
Annapolis Barrack (410) 974-3031
Glen Burnie Barrack (410) 761-8751
Leonardtown Barrack (301) 475-8955
Prince Frederick Barrack (410) 855-1975WESTERN REGION - BARRACK O
Maj. Frank D. Moran, Commander
Hagerstown Barrack, headquarters (301) 739-2101
Cumberland Barrack (301) 777-2234
Frederick Barrack (301) 694-1641
McHenry Barrack (301) 387-1101SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU
(W00A0103, formerly 41.01.01.03)
FY2001 appropriation: $48,870,437
FY2001 authorized positions: 574
Lt. Col. David W. Czorapinski, Chief
(410) 653-4218
e-mail: bcmspssb@netscape.com
AVIATION DIVISION
Maj. Donald G. Lewis, Assistant Bureau Chief (410) 391-0700
e-mail: mperkins_msp@hotmail.com
web: www.inform.umd.edu/US+State/MDResources/MDSP/aviation/index.html
Louis C. Portis, Ph.D., Director
(410) 653-4500
www.inform.umd.edu/US+State/MDResources/MDSP/crimelab.htmlOPERATIONAL SERVICES SECTION
CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE DIVISION
Capt. James Ballard, Commander (410) 290-0780
1st Sgt. William M. Pallozzi, Commander (410) 974-2991
lst Sgt. Vincent L. Maas, Commander (410) 841-3844CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT COMMAND
Maj. C. Thomas Bowers, Commander (410) 290-0050, ext. 307FIREARMS ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
Capt. Joseph H. Pruitt, Commander (410) 290-0050, ext. 305CRIME GUN ENFORCEMENT SECTION
[OFFICE OF CRIME GUN ENFORCEMENT]
Lt. John Simpson, Director (410) 290-0050, ext. 305CRIME GUN VIOLENCE ANALYSIS UNIT
FIREARMS REGISTRATION SECTION
Lt. A. J. McAndrew (410) 799-0191LICENSING DIVISION
Capt. Garrett L. Linger, Commander (410) 799-0191
Lt. Thomas P. Coppinger, Commander (410) 290-0050, ext. 311ATTORNEY GENERAL'S, ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES, & INSURANCE FRAUD UNITS
Det. Sgt. Joseph N. Price (410) 576-6301
Sgt. Albert Paton (410) 290-0050
Det. Sgt. Douglas R. Wehland (410) 290-0050TECHNICAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
Lt. Raymond E. Wojik, Commander (410) 290-1620COMPUTER CRIMES UNIT
Det. Sgt. Barry E. Leese (410) 290-1620MARYLAND CENTER FOR MISSING CHILDREN
[STATE CLEARINGHOUSE FOR MISSING CHILDREN]
Carla E. Proudfoot, Director (410) 290-1620
1-800-637-KIDS (toll free)
fax: (410) 290-1831
e-mail: marylandch@ncmec.org
web: www.inform.umd.edu/UMS+State/MD_Resources/MDSP/missingchild.htmlPOLYGRAPH UNIT
Lt. Jerome T. Jankowiak (410) 653-8266
Det. Sgt. Lawrence W. Grasso (410) 290-1620DRUG ENFORCEMENT COMMAND
Maj. Charles H. Hinnant, Commander
(410) 290-0873
e-mail: admin@mdsp.dec.org
web: www.mdsp-dec.orgDRUG INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
Lt. Ronald C. Petty, Commander (410) 429-4428
Lt. Frank Ford, Commander (410) 290-0873
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