COVID-19 Coronavirus Updates and Guidance

The County is taking a number of actions to keep residents safe and minimize the spread of COVID-19. Find status information for County operations and services.

Police Department Overview

Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Resources

Do you know someone who is a victim of a sexual assault or in a domestic violence situation? Help is available online. The Baltimore County Police Department offers resources and valuable information to those in need of assistance.

Police News

Chief Melissa R. Hyatt

Follow @BaltCoPolice

The Baltimore County Police Department (BCoPD), welcomes you to our website. This site includes a wealth of news and information:

Our award-winning iWatch Public Safety News Blog
News from each of our 10 precincts
Crime trends, verified by our Criminal Information and Analysis Division and posted weekly

A variety of frequently sought services are available online, including:

Online crime reporting for certain types of crimes.
Obtaining crime and accident reports.
Reporting tips about suspicious activity (iWatch tip program)

Join Us on Social Media

Facebook, @BaltCoPolice, for police news, including breaking news
Twitter, @BaltCoPolice, for daily police news, including breaking news updates
Twitter, @BaltCoEmergency, for information about snowstorms, community emergencies and critical missing persons
Instagram, @baltcopolice, to view photos of police activities

For those who choose not to join Twitter or Facebook, a feed containing our social media updates appears on this page.

Popular Information and Services

Body-Worn Camera Program
This resource is designed to provide information about the program and educate citizens about how body-worn cameras will be used.

Claiming Property and Auction of Unclaimed Property
Find how to claim property held by BCoPD. Property abandoned, stolen or lawfully seized by police and unclaimed after 30 days is auctioned.

Compliments and Complaints
Our mission is customer service. We want to hear your thoughts about the work we do.

File a Police Report Online
You can report lost property, abandoned vehicles, hit and runs, destruction of property and some thefts online -- saving yourself a trip to the precinct.

Career Opportunities
The police academy is a 27-week academic, physical and practical training program, which introduces recruits to a career in law enforcement.

Child Abuse Facts and Prevention
Find valuable information about child abuse.
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) Training Video
Learn the critical actions to take if you find yourself in a hostile situation—avoid, deny and defend.

Baltimore County Police Department
Headquarters:
Public Safety Building, 700 East Joppa Road, Towson, Maryland 21286

Contact the Baltimore County Police Department:
bcopd@baltimorecountymd.gov
Phone: 410-887-2214
Fax: 410-821-8887

Revised March 31, 2020