DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE

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Department of State Police, 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, Maryland, January 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208 - 3899
(410) 486-3101; 1-800-525-5555 (toll free); fax: (410) 653-4269; tty: (410) 486-0677
e-mail: media@mdsp.org
web: www.mdsp.org

State Police, City Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, May 2015. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

[SECRETARY OF STATE POLICE] SUPERINTENDENT'S COUNCIL OF ADVISORS ON DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Staff: Maj. Laura L. Herman (410) 653-4451; e-mail: laura.herman@maryland.gov
web: www.mdsp.org/home/diversitycouncil.aspx

Chair: Col. William M. Pallozzi, Secretary of State Police

Appointed by Secretary of State Police: Edward Chow, Jr.; Gilberto de Jesus; Col. Douglas DeLeaver; Clarence Edwards; David C. Friedman; Ana Sol Gutierrez; Louis W. Jones; Delores G. Kelley; C. Anthony Muse; Victor R. Ramirez; David R. Rocah, Esq.; Gerald G. Stansbury; Glynis R. Watford; Bernard C. (Jack) Young.

VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION COUNCIL
(W00A0108, formerly Q00A0103, formerly 35.01.01.03)
FY2015 appropriation: $1,976,684
Christopher T. McDonold, Acting Executive Director (appointed by Governor) (410) 386-3015; 1-800-96-THEFT (toll free)
e-mail: christopher.mcdonold@maryland.gov
fax: (410) 386-3003
web: www.mdautotheft.org

Chair (chosen by Governor): Col. William M. Pallozzi, Secretary of State Police

Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Angela D. Alsobrooks, Esq., 2014; James V. Aluisi, 2014; Angela Carpintieri, 2014; Steven F. Rutzebeck, 2015; Neil Schachter, 2015; William P. Holland, 2016; Phillip V. Lee, 2016; Thomas P. Reich, 2016; one vacancy.

Ex officio: Sam J. Abed, Secretary of Juvenile Services; Stephen T. Moyer, Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services; Milton Chaffee, Motor Vehicle Administrator.

FAIR PRACTICE OFFICE
Carolyn R. Brown, Director (410) 653-4379
e-mail: carolyn.brown@maryland.gov


PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Raymond Lehr, State Interoperability Director (410) 653-4282, (410) 533-4610
e-mail: ray.lehr@maryland.gov
web: http://doit.maryland.gov/interoperability/

CHIEF OF STAFF
Vacancy, Chief of Staff (410) 653-4567


CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE SECTION
David A. Engel, Deputy Director (443) 436-8800
e-mail: david.engel@maryland.gov

EXECUTIVE PROTECTION SECTION
Lt. Charles W. Ardolini, Commander (410) 974-2991
e-mail: charles.ardolini@maryland.gov

INTERNAL AFFAIRS SECTION
Capt. David W. Kitzinger, Commander (410) 653-4350
e-mail: david.kitzinger@maryland.gov
e-mail: msp.internalaffairs@maryland.gov


LABOR RELATIONS SECTION
Donald G. Lewis, Commander (410) 653-4314
e-mail: donald.lewis@maryland.gov

LEGAL COUNSEL SECTION
Ronald M. Levitan, Counsel (410) 653-4224
e-mail: ronald.levitan@maryland.gov

LEGISLATIVE SECURITY SECTION
1st Sgt. Kevin M. Fling, Commander (410) 841-3844
e-mail: kevin.fling@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
Gregory M. Shipley, Director (410) 653-4343
e-mail: gregory.shipley@maryland.gov

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMAND
Paul L. Abell, Director & Chief Financial Officer (410) 653-4244
e-mail: paul.abell@maryland.gov

HANDGUN ROSTER BOARD
Staff: Marlene F. Jenkins (410) 653-4247; e-mail: marlene.jenkins@maryland.gov

Chair: Col. William M. Pallozzi, Secretary of State Police

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms: Ira M. Click; Peter Eliadis; P. Michael Errico; Claudette W. Gadsden-Hrobak; Gail F. Golden; James F. Laughland; George D. Mathias; Jonathan W. Maurath; Jonathan G. Newell, Esq.; Russell N. Shea, Jr. Terms expire 2016.

BUDGET SECTION
Sylvia C. Senkus, Director (410) 653-4272; e-mail: sylvia.senkus@maryland.gov

FINANCE DIVISION
Patience O. Dawson, Director (410) 653-4640
e-mail: patience.dawson@maryland.gov

GRANTS MANAGEMENT SECTION
Patrick J. Linnehan, Director (410) 653-7760; e-mail: patrick.linnehan@maryland.gov

PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS & SPECIAL PROJECTS SECTION
Lt. James Russell, Commander (410) 653-4385; e-mail: james.russell@maryland.gov

PLANNING & RESEARCH DIVISION
Capt. Douglas J. Baralo, Director (410) 653-4254
e-mail: douglas.baralo@maryland.gov

CAPITAL PROJECTS SECTION
Vacancy, Supervisor (410) 653-4250

REGULATIONS & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS OFFICE
Thomas M. Williams, Commander (410) 260-6100; e-mail: thomas.williams@maryland.gov

RESIDENT TROOPER PROGRAM
Staff: James J. (Jack) Bowman (410) 653-4384; e-mail: jack.bowman@maryland.gov

MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS SECTION
Thomas L. Vondersmith, Jr., Supervisor (410) 653-4253; e-mail: thomas.vondersmith@maryland.gov

STATE FIRE MARSHAL

STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION
Ingeborg R. (Heidi) Ritchie, Secretary (301) 766-3888; 1-877-890-0199 (toll free); e-mail: ingeborg.ritchie@maryland.gov


Appointed by Secretary of State Police with Governor's approval to 5-year terms:
C. Daniel Davis, Jr., Chair (chosen by Commission), 2015
Timothy F. Dayton, 2014; Anthony J. Spencer, 2014; Martin J. LePore, 2016; Mark F. Hubbard, 2017; Stacy N. Welch, 2017; K. C. Harrington, 2018; Richard L. Yinger, 2018; one vacancy.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Allen R. Gosnell, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 653-8359
e-mail: allen.gosnell@maryland.gov

BOMB SQUAD
John R. (Jack) Waldner, Jr., Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 859-7152
e-mail: john.waldner@maryland.gov

FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING
A. Larry Iseminger, Jr., Chief Fire Protection Engineer (410) 653-8983
e-mail: larry.iseminger@maryland.gov

OPERATIONS
Michael D. (Doug) Hanson, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal (410) 653-8980
e-mail: michael.hanson@maryland.gov

LOWER EASTERN SHORE REGIONAL OFFICE
Joseph C. Flanagan, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 713-3780
e-mail: msp.osfmlero@maryland.gov

NORTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE
Matthew D. Stevens, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 836-4844
e-mail: matthewd.stevens@maryland.gov

SOUTHERN REGIONAL OFFICE
Duane K. Svites, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (443) 550-6820
e-mail: duane.svites@maryland.gov

UPPER EASTERN SHORE REGIONAL OFFICE
Caryn L. McMahon, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 822-7609
e-mail: caryn.mcmahon@maryland.gov

WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE
Jason M. Mowbray, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (301) 766-3888
e-mail: jason.mowbray@maryland.gov

PUBLIC FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION & PUBLIC INFORMATION
Bruce D. Bouch, Deputy State Fire Marshal (410) 653-8999
e-mail: bruce.bouch@maryland.gov
e-mail: mps.fmmedia@maryland.gov

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION BUREAU

ASSET FORFEITURE UNIT
MULTI-AGENCY DRUG TASK FORCES
PROACTIVE CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT
SEAPORT INITIATIVE


CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT DIVISION - NORTHERN COMMAND
Maj. James R. Pyles, Assistant Bureau Chief & Commander, Northern Command (410) 953-8202
e-mail: james.pyles@maryland.gov

NORTHERN REGION
Lt. James E. DeCourcey, Commander (410) 537-1180
e-mail: james.decourcey@maryland.gov
PARCEL INTERDICTION UNIT


PROACTIVE CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT TEAM
Vacancy, Unit Commander (410) 799-4548

COMPUTER CRIMES/POLYGRAPH/ATTORNEY GENERAL SECTION
Lt. Matthew W. Kail (410) 953-8260; e-mail: matthew.kail@maryland.gov

INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE


ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CRIMES UNIT


CHILD RECOVERY UNIT
Sgt. Ronald W. Riggin (410) 953-8280; e-mail: ronald.riggin@maryland.gov

COMPUTER CRIMES UNIT
Sgt. Gary P. Mounts (410) 953-8270; e-mail: gary.mounts@maryland.gov

COMPUTER FORENSIC LABORATORY
Sgt. Kerry B. Duncan (410) 953-8265; e-mail: kerry.duncan@maryland.gov

MARYLAND CENTER FOR MISSING CHILDREN
[STATE CLEARINGHOUSE FOR MISSING CHILDREN]
Carla E. Proudfoot, Director (410) 953-8283; 1-800-637-KIDS (toll free); fax: (410) 290-1831
e-mail: carla.proudfoot@maryland.gov

POLYGRAPH UNIT
TFC Gary L. Bachtell (301) 514-5695; e-mail: gary.bachtell@maryland.gov

CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT SECTION
Lt. Carl D. Miller (410) 953-8240; e-mail: carl.miller@maryland.gov

ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES UNIT


EXTRADITION UNIT
Lt. Carl D. Miller (410) 953-8240; e-mail: carl.miller@maryland.gov

INSURANCE FRAUD UNIT

APPREHENSION TEAMS/GANG UNITS/AUTO THEFT
Lt. Steven C. Hohner, Commander (443) 677-7447; e-mail: steven.hohner@maryland.gov

AUTO THEFT UNIT
Sgt. Christopher Thomas (410) 953-8240; e-mail: christopher.thomas@maryland.gov

BALTIMORE STATE APPREHENSION TEAM
Det. Sgt. Christopher A. Stein (443) 807-0010; e-mail: christopher.stein@maryland.gov

GANG ENFORCEMENT SECTION
Det. Sgt. Glen M. Peterson (410) 576-6390; e-mail: glen.peterson@maryland.gov

GREENBELT STATE APPREHENSION TEAM
Det. Sgt. John D. Vanhoy (443) 791-5388; e-mail: john.vanhoy@maryland.gov

TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE UNIT


U.S. MARSHALS TASK FORCE


HOMICIDE TEAMS & HOMICIDE COLD-CASE UNIT
Vacancy, Commander (410) 822-3101

CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT DIVISION - SOUTHERN COMMAND
Maj. Charles A. Travers, Assistant Bureau Chief & Commander, Southern Command (410) 653-4211
e-mail: charles.travers@maryland.gov


CENTRAL SOUTH REGION
Det. Sgt. Scott M. Collier, Acting Commander (410) 761-5130; e-mail: scott.collier@maryland.gov

MAJOR TRAFFICKERS UNIT
MARIJUANA ERADICATION UNIT

GUN ENFORCEMENT SECTION
Lt. Andy R. Johnson, Commander (410) 953-8221; e-mail: andy.johnson@maryland.gov

LOWER SHORE REGION
Lt. Michael B. Daugherty, Commander (410) 548-4005; e-mail: michael.daugherty@maryland.gov

UPPER SHORE REGION
Lt. Stephen R. Elliott, Commander (410) 819-4747; e-mail: stephen.elliott@maryland.gov

FORENSIC SCIENCES DIVISION
Daniel E. Katz, Director (410) 443-1300
e-mail: daniel.katz@maryland.gov

Capt. Christopher E. Finn, Assistant Director (443) 357-1300
e-mail: christopher.finn@maryland.gov

OPERATIONAL SERVICES BRANCH
1st Sgt. Mitchell W. Dinterman, Commander (443) 357-1303; e-mail: mitchell.dinterman@maryland.gov

SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS BRANCH
Vacancy, Deputy Director (443) 357-1302

FIELD OPERATIONS BUREAU

STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION AFFAIRS
1st Sgt. Michael R. Tagliaferri, SHA Liaison (410) 582-5616
e-mail: michael.tagliaferri@maryland.gov

STATE POLICE BARRACKS

NORTHERN COMMAND
Maj. Clifford T. Hughes, Commander (410) 799-2101
e-mail: clifford.hughes@maryland.gov
CENTRAL TROOP
Capt. Anthony S. Lowman, Commander (410) 780-2700; e-mail: anthony.lowman@maryland.gov
Golden Ring - Barrack R (410) 780-2700; e-mail: msp.goldenring@maryland.gov
8908 Kelso Drive, Baltimore, MD 21221

Waterloo - Barrack A (410) 799-2101; e-mail: msp.waterloo@maryland.gov
7777 Washington Blvd., Jessup, MD 20794

Westminster - Barrack G (410) 386-3000; e-mail: msp.westminster@maryland.gov
1100 Baltimore Blvd., Westminster, MD 21157

NORTHERN TROOP
Capt. Holly L. Barrett, Commander (410) 879-2101; e-mail: holly.barrett@maryland.gov

Bel Air - Barrack D (410) 879-2101; e-mail: msp.belair@maryland.gov
1401 Bel Air Road, Bel Air, MD 21014

JFK Memorial Highway - Barrack M (410) 537-1150; e-mail: msp.jfkhighway@maryland.gov
15 Turnpike Drive, Perryville, MD 21903

North East - Barrack F (410) 996-7800; e-mail: msp.northeast@maryland.gov
2433 Pulaski Highway, North East, MD 21901

WESTERN TROOP
Capt. Ira M. Click, Commander (301) 600-4151; e-mail: ira.click@maryland.gov

Cumberland - Barrack C (301) 729-2101; e-mail: msp.cumberland@maryland.gov
1125 National Highway, Cumberland, MD 21502

Frederick - Barrack B (301) 600-4151; e-mail: msp.frederick@maryland.gov
110 Airport Drive East, Frederick, MD 21701

Hagerstown - Barrack O (301) 739-2101; e-mail: msp.hagerstown@maryland.gov
18345 Col. Henry K. Douglas Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740

McHenry - Barrack W (301) 387-1101; e-mail: msp.mchenry@maryland.gov
67 Friendsville Road, McHenry, MD 21541

SOUTHERN COMMAND
Maj. Linda S. Stascavage, Commander (410) 653-4218
e-mail: linda.stascavage@maryland.gov

EASTERN TROOP
Capt. Ronald B. Lewis, Commander (410) 749-3101; e-mail: ronald.lewis@maryland.gov
Berlin - Barrack V (410) 641-3101; e-mail: msp.berlin@maryland.gov
9758 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811

Centreville - Barrack S (410) 758-1101; e-mail: msp.centreville@maryland.gov
311 Safety Drive, Centreville, MD 21617

Easton - Barrack I (410) 822-3101; e-mail: msp.easton@maryland.gov
7053 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601

Princess Anne - Barrack X (443) 260-3700; e-mail: msp.princessanne@maryland.gov
30581 Perry Road, Princess Anne, MD 21853

Salisbury - Barrack E (410) 749-3101; e-mail: msp.salisbury@maryland.gov
2765 North Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD 21801

SOUTHERN TROOP
Capt. Michael D. Wann, Commander (301) 761-5130; e-mail: michael.wann@maryland.gov

Glen Burnie - Barrack P (410) 761-5130; e-mail: msp.glenburnie@maryland.gov
6800 Aviation Blvd., Glen Burnie, MD 21061

La Plata - Barrack H (301) 392-1200; e-mail: msp.laplata@maryland.gov
9500 Mitchell Road, La Plata, MD 20646

Leonardtown - Barrack T (301) 475-8955; e-mail: msp.leonardtown@maryland.gov
23200 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650

Prince Frederick - Barrack U (410) 535-1400; e-mail: msp.princefrederick@maryland.gov
210 Main St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678

WASHINGTON METRO TROOP
Capt. Michael J. Brady, Commander (301) 568-8101; e-mail: michael.brady@maryland.gov

College Park - Barrack Q (301) 345-3101; e-mail: msp.collegepark@maryland.gov
10100 Rhode Island Ave., College Park, MD 20740

Forestville - Barrack L (301) 568-8101; e-mail: msp.forestville@maryland.gov
3500 Forestville Road, Forestville, MD 20747

Rockville - Barrack N (301) 424-2101; e-mail: msp.rockville@maryland.gov
7915 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20854

SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU

AVIATION COMMAND
Maj. Frank B. Lioi, Commander (410) 238-5800
e-mail: frank.lioi@maryland.gov
web: www.mdsp.org/organization/specialoperationsbureau/aviationcommand.aspx

SPECIAL OPERATIONS & TRANSPORTATION SAFETY COMMAND
Vacancy, Commander (410) 694-6120

AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
Capt. Kristina N. Nelson, Commander (410) 768-7388
e-mail: kristina.nelson@maryland.gov

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
Capt. Norman W. Dofflemyer, Commander (410) 694-6100
e-mail: norman.dofflemyer@maryland.gov

CHEMICAL TEST FOR ALCOHOL UNIT
Sgt. Timothy L. Aronhalt (410) 761-5130; e-mail: timothy.aronhalt@maryland.gov

TRAFFIC OPERATIONS SECTION

FATAL ACCIDENT & ANALYSIS REPORTING SYSTEM
Charlene Rock-Foster, Supervisor (410) 653-4225; e-mail: charlene.rock-foster@maryland.gov

TRAFFIC OPERATIONS CRASH TEAM
1st Sgt. Bryan A. Pearre, Supervisor (301) 600-4183; e-mail: bryan.pearre@maryland.gov

SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION
Capt. Stephen Konold, Commander (410) 694-6100
e-mail: stephen.konold@maryland.gov

K-9 UNIT
1st Sgt. Joseph M. Catalano, Unit Commander (410) 379-9660; e-mail: joseph.catalano@maryland.gov

MOTORCYCLE UNIT
Sgt. Brett Canfield, Unit Commander (410) 799-4548; e-mail: brett.canfield@maryland.gov

SPECIAL TACTICAL ASSAULT TEAM ELEMENT & TACTICAL MEDICAL TEAM
1st Sgt. Wesley Forchion, Unit Commander (410) 799-4548; e-mail: wesley.forchion@maryland.gov

SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU

LOGISTICS COMMAND
Maj. Anita L. Allen, Commander (410) 799-2130; e-mail: anita.allen@maryland.gov
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION
David W. Manning, Director (410) 653-4428; e-mail: david.manning@maryland.gov

MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION
Capt. Mark E. Darby, Commander (410) 799-8307; e-mail: mark.darby@maryland.gov

QUARTERMASTER DIVISION
Kenneth G. Webster, Director (410) 799-2900, ext. 321; e-mail: kenneth.webster@maryland.gov

PERSONNEL COMMAND
Maj. Laura L. Herman, Commander (410) 653-4451; e-mail: laura.herman@maryland.gov

ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SECTION
Lt. Peter W. Spaulding, Commander (410) 653-6645; e-mail: peter.spaulding@maryland.gov

DEPARTMENT PROSECUTOR SECTION
Howard B. Gersh, Director (410) 653-4396; e-mail: howard.gersh@maryland.gov

EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION
Capt. Scott E. Keyser, Commander (410) 875-3932; e-mail: scott.keyser@maryland.gov

HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
Donald G. Lewis, Commander (410) 653-8979; e-mail: donald.lewis@maryland.gov

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SECTION
Lt. Gregory A. Cullison, Commander (410) 653-4612; e-mail: gregory.cullison@maryland.gov

MEDICAL SERVICES UNIT
Donald W. Alves, M.D., Director (410) 653-4300; e-mail: donald.alves@maryland.gov

PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Vacancy, Section Commander (410) 653-4420

PROMOTIONAL TESTING DIVISION
Capt. Brent H. Black, Commander (410) 653-8997; e-mail: brent.black@maryland.gov

TECHNOLOGY & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND
Maj. John K. Hasenei, Commander (410) 653-4229
e-mail: john.hasenei@maryland.gov

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS DIVISION
Lt. Elizabeth A. Beck, Manager (410) 653-4263; e-mail: elizabeth.beck@maryland.gov

APPLICATIONS MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Dalene M. Drum, Manager (410) 653-8247; e-mail: dalene.drum@maryland.gov

CENTRAL RECORDS DIVISION
Ida J. Williams, Director (410) 298-3444; e-mail: ida.williams@maryland.gov

ACCIDENT REPORTING SECTION
FIELD LIAISON SECTION
INCIDENT REPORTING SECTION

ELECTRONIC SERVICES DIVISION
Gary D. Davis, Director (410) 653-4229; e-mail: gary.davis@maryland.gov

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
James M. Webster, Director (410) 653-8968; e-mail: james.webster@maryland.gov

COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES SECTION
Henry E. Black, Manager (410) 653-4301; e-mail: henry.black@maryland.gov

NETWORK SERVICES SECTION
Vacancy, Manager (410) 653-8972

LICENSING DIVISION
Capt. Dalaine M. Brady, Commander (410) 653-4502; e-mail: dalaine.brady@maryland.gov

FIREARMS REGISTRATION SECTION
1st Sgt. John P. Casey, Commander (410) 653-4503; e-mail: john.casey@maryland.gov

LICENSING SECTION
1st Sgt. Craig Williams, Commander (410) 653-4503; e-mail: craig.williams@maryland.gov

HANDGUN PERMIT
Vacancy, (410) 653-4509

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