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Baltimore Police Department Records

Police records in Baltimore are primarily maintained by the Baltimore Police Department, which serves Baltimore City. Records may include arrest records, incident and offense reports, traffic accident reports, call-for-service or dispatch logs, citations, and related investigative records. Booking and detention records may also involve state or correctional agencies, while the Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office handles court security, service of process, and certain warrant-related duties. Members of the public may request records under the Maryland Public Information Act, subject to agency procedures and available records. Access can depend on the type of record, whether the case is open or closed, privacy protections, juvenile confidentiality, court orders, and other limits under state law.

How to Request Police Records in Baltimore

To request police records in Baltimore, contact the Baltimore Police Department records or public information office. Requests may be submitted through an online public records portal when available, or by email, mail, in person, or phone for instructions. For records involving sheriff duties, contact the Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office; for court case records, use the Maryland Judiciary. A request should include the report number if known, incident date and time, location, names of involved people, and the type of report requested, such as an incident report, arrest record, accident report, or call log. Agencies may charge fees for copies, certified copies, printed pages, digital media, postage, or staff time allowed by law. Under the Maryland Public Information Act, agencies generally must respond as soon as practicable and normally within 30 days. Staff may contact the requester by phone, email, or mail if the request needs clarification or payment. Some records may be redacted, delayed, or denied, particularly those tied to open investigations, juvenile matters, protected personal information, or court restrictions, which is normal under Maryland public records law.

Baltimore Police Departments

Baltimore City Community College Department of Public Safety

Type: University agencies

Address: Main Building Room 058, Baltimore, MD 21215-7807

Phone Number: (410)-462-7700

Website: http://www.bccc.edu/publicsafety

Baltimore City Environmental Police

Type: Municipal agencies

Address: 2331 N Fulton Ave, Baltimore, MD 21244

Phone Number: (410)-517-3600

Email: dpw.environmentalpolice@baltimorecity.gov

Website: https://publicworks.baltimorecity.gov/water-wastewater/environmental-police

Baltimore City Schools Police

Type: Municipal agencies

Address: 3355 Keswick Rd , Baltimore, MD 21211

Phone Number: (410)-396-8588

Website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/Page/25026

Baltimore City Sheriff's Office

Type: Municipal agencies

Address: 100 N Calvert St # 104, Baltimore, MD 21202

Phone Number: (410)-396-1155

Email: john.anderson@baltimorecity.gov

Baltimore Police Department

Type: Municipal agencies

Address: 601 East Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

Phone Number: (443)-708-0113

Email: internal.investigations@baltimorepolice.org

Website: http://www.baltimorepolice.org/

Coppin State University Police Department

Type: University agencies

Address: 2500 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216

Phone Number: (410)-951-3900 / Fax: (410)-951-6997

Email: lhamm@coppin.edu

Website: https://www.coppin.edu/police

MD Capitol Police

Type: State agencies

Address: 301 West Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

Phone Number: (410)-767-7450

Email: terry.custer@maryland.gov

Website: http://mcp.maryland.gov/Pages/AboutUs.aspx

MD Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation Police

Type: State agencies

Address: 500 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

Phone Number: (410)-767-3705

Email: larry.summerville@maryland.gov

MDTransit Administration Police

Type: State agencies

Address: 1040 Park Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201

Phone Number: (410)-454-1682

Website: http://www.mta.maryland.gov/mta-police-force

MDTransportation Authority Police

Type: State agencies

Address: 4330 Broening Highway, Baltimore, MD 21222

Phone Number: (410)-537-7777

Email: mdtapolice@mdta.maryland.gov

Website: http://www.mdta.maryland.gov/Police/Police_Main.html

Morgan State University Police Department

Type: University agencies

Address: 1700 East Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251

Phone Number: (443)-885-3100 / Fax: (443)-885-8302

Email: lance.hatcher@morgan.edu

Website: http://www.morgan.edu/police

Office of the United States Marshal for the District of Maryland

Type: Other agencies

Address: 101 W. Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

Phone Number: (410)-962-2220

Website: https://www.usmarshals.gov/district/md/

University of Baltimore Police Department

Type: University agencies

Address: 1319 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201

Phone Number: (410)-837-5529 / Fax: (410)-837-5532

Email: ubpolicedepartment@ubalt.edu

Website: http://www.ubalt.edu/about-ub/offices-and-services/university-police/

University of MDBaltimore County Police Department

Type: University agencies

Address: 1000 Hilltop Circle , Baltimore, MD 21250

Phone Number: (410)-455-5555 / Fax: (410)-455-1087

Email: police@umbc.edu

Website: http://police.umbc.edu/

FAQs

What is included in a police record from Baltimore?

A Baltimore police record may include an incident or offense report, arrest information, traffic accident details, call-for-service information, citations, involved parties, dates, locations, responding officers, and case status. Some details may be withheld if protected by law.

Are police records in Maryland public?

Many police records in Maryland may be requested under the Maryland Public Information Act, but access is not automatic for every record. Agencies may redact or withhold information for open investigations, juvenile records, medical or personal information, victim privacy, safety concerns, or court restrictions.

How long does it take to get a police report in Baltimore?

Timing depends on the record type, age of the report, and whether the case is active. Under Maryland public records law, agencies generally respond as soon as practicable and usually within 30 days, though routine copies may be available sooner.

How do I find arrest records in Baltimore without going to the police station?

You can start by submitting a public records request to the Baltimore Police Department online, by email, or by mail if those options are available. You can also search Maryland Judiciary Case Search for related court case information. Detention or booking information may require contacting the appropriate correctional agency.

Can I look up someone’s arrest history in Baltimore online?

You may find some public court case information online through Maryland Judiciary Case Search and some police-related data through public agency portals or open data sites. These sources may not show every arrest, may omit sealed or restricted matters, and may not be a complete official record.