Maryland State Police

What Maryland State Police does

Maryland State Police (Maryland Department of State Police) is the statewide law enforcement agency of the State of Maryland, established on January 10, 1921, and headquartered at 1201 Reisterstown Road in Pikesville. It provides statewide patrol, criminal investigation, traffic enforcement, emergency response, and public safety services to Maryland's residents and visitors, operating through 23 barracks across the state and exercising statutory jurisdiction that exceeds that of local and county police. The agency's core service portfolio includes the Aviation Command (10 AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters from 7 bases, operating since 1970), the Forensic Sciences Division (DNA analysis and crime scene processing funded in part by Department of Justice grants), the Licensing Division (firearms permitting and dealer licensing through an online portal), the Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, the Maryland Center for Missing and Unidentified Persons (AMBER, Silver, and Purple Alert systems), and the Vehicle Theft Prevention Council.

The agency is funded primarily through Maryland state budget appropriations, supplemented by federal grants (notably $1.32 million through the DOJ DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction program) and small transaction-based fees collected through firearms licensing ($10 per regulated firearm application, $50 dealer license, $25 renewal). Service delivery is conducted via direct field operations through barracks, an online licensing portal, emergency dispatch, and community outreach programs including a forensic lab tour program and the Volunteers in Police Support (VIPS) program with over 100 volunteers. The agency does not generate commercial revenue and operates as a department of the State of Maryland government rather than as a corporate entity.

Name

Maryland State Police

Legal name

Maryland Department of State Police

Website

https://mdsp.maryland.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Maryland State Police is the statewide law enforcement agency of Maryland, providing patrol, criminal investigation, forensics, aviation rescue, and firearms licensing services across 23 barracks and 7 aviation bases to state residents and visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Law Enforcement

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Police Services (Patrol, Response & Community Policing) (BPAIAGAA)

Keywords

• State law enforcement
• Public safety services
• Forensic sciences
• Aviation rescue
• Firearms licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Annapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: State-funded law enforcement agency supported by taxpayer funding and state budget allocations
2. Federal Grants: Department of Justice grants including DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction program; Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention grants
3. Firearms Licensing Fees: Fees collected for Handgun Qualification License, Regulated Firearms applications (MSP 77R), Dealer licenses, and Designated Collector applications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP) provides statewide law enforcement, public safety, and emergency support to Maryland's residents and visitors. The agency operates 23 barracks statewide and delivers patrol, criminal investigation, traffic enforcement, aviation rescue (10 AW139 helicopters), forensic sciences (DNA testing), firearms licensing, missing persons alert systems (AMBER, Silver, Purple), internet crimes against children investigations, and emergency dispatch services funded primarily by state budgets and federal grants.

Product overview

The Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP) operates a portfolio of law enforcement and public safety services rather than a unified software product. The primary technology platform is the Firearms Licensing Portal, through which the agency administers regulated firearm purchases, Handgun Qualification Licenses, dealer licenses, and collector designations. Supporting core services include the Missing Persons Alert Systems (AMBER, Silver, Purple Alerts), the Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, the Forensics Sciences Division, the Aviation Command (operating 10 AW-139 helicopters), the Maryland Center for Missing and Unidentified Persons (MCMUP), and the Vehicle Theft Prevention Council. The agency also provides interactive public safety data dashboards, career pathways for troopers and civilians, and community outreach programs including forensic lab tours and a volunteer program (VIPS).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Grant County Emergency Services (West Virginia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 2026Maryland State Police Aviation Command conducted aerial hoist rescue of injured hiker in Grant County, WV on June 13, 2026, demonstrating interstate emergency response cooperation with local rescue personnel and EMS.
• National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNTSB leads ongoing investigation of fatal plane crash in Prince George's County on June 21, 2026, involving Maryland State Police forensic response.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAA notified and leading investigation of Prince George's County plane crash alongside NTSB.
• WVU Ruby Memorial HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaryland State Police Aviation Command transported injured hiker to WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV for medical treatment following aerial rescue.
• National Crime Information Center (NCIC)coreTechnology or IntegrationMissing persons and vehicle information entered into NCIC for nationwide law enforcement access as part of AMBER, Silver, and Purple Alert systems.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Virginia State Police: Virginia's statewide law enforcement agency with statewide patrol jurisdiction, a Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and aviation/diversion resources. Directly comparable in mandate, structure, and service mix to Maryland State Police.
• New York State Police: New York's statewide police agency with patrol, criminal investigation, forensic, and aviation divisions. Directly comparable in scope and service mix, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• California Highway Patrol: California's statewide law enforcement agency with traffic enforcement, criminal investigation, and aviation resources. Similar in statewide patrol mandate though emphasizing highway/traffic enforcement.
• Pennsylvania State Police: Statewide Pennsylvania law enforcement agency with patrol, criminal investigation, forensic, aviation, and licensing functions. Closely mirrors Maryland State Police's structure and service portfolio.
• Florida Highway Patrol: Florida's statewide law enforcement agency operating under the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Comparable patrol and enforcement mandate, with overlapping licensing and regulatory functions.
• Ohio State Highway Patrol: Ohio's statewide law enforcement agency focused on traffic enforcement, criminal investigation, and emergency response. Comparable statewide patrol mandate and specialized unit structure.
• New Jersey State Police: New Jersey's statewide law enforcement agency covering patrol, criminal investigation, and specialized units. Comparable mandate and operating environment to Maryland State Police.
• Delaware State Police: Delaware's primary state-level law enforcement agency offering patrol, investigative, and trooper services across a smaller jurisdiction. Comparable in mandate and function, though smaller in scale.
• Texas Department of Public Safety: Texas's combined state police, driver licensing, and emergency management agency. Comparable in statewide law enforcement scope and offers additional regulatory/licensing functions analogous to Maryland's Licensing Division.

Broad incumbents

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Federal law enforcement agency with overlapping investigative functions (cybercrime, child exploitation, forensics) and a national mandate. Relevant peer for specialized units like ICAC, though operates at a broader federal scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mdsp
• YouTubeyoutube.com/marylandstatepolice
• Facebookfacebook.com/MarylandStatePolice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maryland-state-police

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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