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I was born in Prince george's County. I have worked with many in the Police Department while in the Fire Department. Knew many members of the Department. PGPD is one of the best in law enforcement. Thank you Officers for your service to the Community.

The Prince George's County Police Department (PGPD) is the primary law enforcement agency in Prince George's County, Maryland in the United States, servicing a population of over 900,000 residents and visitors within 498 square miles (1,290 km²) of jurisdiction.

Common name P.G. County Police Department Abbreviation PGPD Agency overview Formed June 1, 1931; 89 years ago Employees 2,093 Approx as of 2019 Annual budget $352,915,400.00 Size 498 square miles (1,290 km2) Population 900,000 General nature.

Local civilian police

Operational structure Headquarters Landover CDP, Maryland Police officers 1,786 Approx as of 2019 Civilians 307 Approx as of 2019 Agency executive

Hector Velez, Interim Chief of Police

Stations 8 Facilities Headquarters 7600 Barlowe Road, Palmer Park, Maryland 20785

38°55′5″N 76°52′35″W Jails 1 Police boats 5 Helicopters 4.

Through The years

1930s

The Prince George's County Police Department was created on June 1, 1931, in response to the increasing population and crime the county was experiencing. Prior to 1931, the county was primarily policed by the Prince George's County Sheriff's Office (PGSO). When serious crimes, such as murder or rape, were committed, detectives from the Baltimore City Police Department were borrowed.

1970s

On June 26, 1978, Officer Albert Marshal Claggett IV and Officer James Swart were shot and killed with Claggett's revolver by Terrence Johnson (February 27, 1963 - February 27, 1997), a 15-year-old theft suspect, while in the booking area of the Hyattsville District Station. Johnson was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Officer Claggett and not guilty by reason of insanity in the death of Officer Swart. Johnson was sentenced to 25 years in prison; he was paroled in 1995. on February 27, 1997, Johnson and his brother Darryl robbed a bank in Aberdeen, Maryland. As police officers approached to arrest him, Johnson committed suicide on his 34th birthday.

1980s

On February 8, 1982, Officer Raymond Hubbard was shot and killed when he intervened in an armed robbery while off duty at Iverson Mall. While shopping at the mall Officer Hubbard observed an armed robbery in progress at a jewelry store. He drew his weapon and confronted the suspects. Unbeknownst to Officer Hubbard, there were accomplices nearby who opened fire on him. Officer Hubbard was struck several times and fell to the ground. The suspects then stood over him and shot him several more times before stealing his service revolver. All four suspects were eventually apprehended and convicted of Officer Hubbard's murder. Three were sentenced to life and one was sentenced to 70 years in prison. Officer Hubbard had served with the Prince George's County Police Department for 2 years.

In August 1988, Corporal Mark Kevin Murphy was shot while he attempted to force open a door during a drug raid. As Murphy knelt down to position equipment, someone inside the home opened the door. Murphy's partner and childhood best friend, Cpl. Gary Sommers, then opened fire hitting Murphy in the back of the head.

Around 1988 when the Maryland State Police went to Beretta, the Montgomery County Police Department started to replace their revolvers with the 9mm Beretta 92.

1990s

During the late 1990s, the PGPD used the Chevrolet Lumina.

In July 1999, the department was subject to a complaint by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding alleged excessive use of force by police canine units.

2000s

On June 21, 2005, Sergeant Steven F. Gaughan was killed during a traffic stop in Laurel.

On June 27, 2008, Corporal Richard S. Findley was killed by Ronnie L. White, who was driving a stolen pickup truck. White struck Corporal Findley with the truck as he attempted to elude police and avoid being arrested in Laurel. White appeared to be in good physical condition when he was arrested but died of asphyxiation while in the custody of the Prince George's County Department of Corrections.The death was ruled a homicide. The Prince George's County Police investigated the crime; suspects included several guards. A cell video camera, which would have recorded the incident was either disabled or obstructed. There were no arrests.

On October 23, 2008, the county and three individually-named police officers were found not liable for use of excessive force by a jury after deliberating for twenty minutes. The claim involved injuries sustained by a University of Maryland student who was involved in a riot following a victory over Duke University in basketball in 2005. The student was struck near the eye allegedly by a projectile fired from a FN 303 less-than-lethal riot gun.

2010s

On March 9, 2010, Private First Class Tom Jensen died at Prince George's Hospital Center after being taken there following a vehicular crash. He was responding to a man breaking into a woman's apartment on February 27, 2010. Due to his over five years of service in the department, he was posthumously promoted to corporal.

On August 20, 2012, Officer Adrian Morris died as a result of an automobile accident on the Washington, D.C. Capital Beltway, near Route 212. Officer Michael Risher was also injured but survived, according to the police department. Morris, who was driving the police cruiser, was attempting to catch-up to another vehicle while investigating a reported crime. The police cruiser apparently veered off the highway and into a ravine. Morris, who was thrown from the vehicle, suffered severe head injuries. He was pronounced dead at Prince George's Hospital. Morris, 23, was a former member of the Prince George's Police Explorers.

Currently officers are issued the Smith & Wesson M&P chambered for .40 S&W

Orgination.

The current (interim) Chief of Police is Hector Velez, who is the 18th chief. The previous Chief of Police, Hank Stawinski, retired in 2019.

As of 2010, the agency has an authorized strength of 1,786 sworn officers and 317 civilians.

The agency is divided into seven districts. Each district is divided into sectors, which are divided into individual beats:

District I (Hyattsville: Adam and Baker sector),

District II (Bowie: David and Edward sector),

District III (Palmer Park: George sector),

District IV (Oxon Hill: John and King sector),

District V (Clinton: Frank sector),

District VI (Beltsville: Charlie sector)

District VII (Fort Washington: William sector)

District VIII (Forestville: Henry sector)

Organizational structure

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Patrol

Bureau of Investigation

Bureau of Forensic Science and Intelligence

Specialized units

As of January 1, 2014, each division has various units in it as listed below.

Bureau of Patrol

Patrol Squads/shifts

Special Assignment Teams

COPS Squads (Community Oriented Policing Services)

Bicycle Patrol Trained Officers

Regional Investigative Division

Divided into 3 regions North (Hyattsville/Beltsville), Central (Bowie/Landover), South (Clinton, Oxon HIll) Each region has its own detectives:

Robbery Suppression Team Detectives

Property Crimes Section Detectives

Crimes Against Persons Detectives

Special Operations Division

Emergency Services Team (SWAT)

Canine Unit (K-9)

Traffic Enforcement Unit

Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit

Motors Unit

Marine Unit

Honor Guard

Conflict Negotiator Team

Civil Disturbance Unit

Special Events Planning Section

Automated Enforcement Division

National Harbor Unit

Aviation Unit - operates four MD520N helicopters.

Criminal Investigation Division

Homicide Unit

Commercial Robbery Unit

Sex Crimes Section

Child & Vulnerable Adult Abuse Section

Domestic Violence Unit

Crime Scene Investigation Division

Evidence Section

DNA Analysis Lab

Firearms Examination Unit

Drug Analysis Lab -

Computer Data Recovery Unit

Special Investigation Division

Washington Area Vehicle Enforcement Team/Auto Theft Task Force

GANG Unit

Pawn Unit

Commercial Retail Theft Investigation Unit

Scrap/Precious Metals Investigation Unit

Violent Crime Impact Section/ VCU

Environmental Crimes Unit

Financial Crimes Unit

ROPE

Internal Affairs Division

Internal Affairs

Special Investigative Response Team

Administrative Hearing Board Unit

Court Liaison Unit

Narcotics Enforcement DivisionEdit

Major Narcotics Section

Street Narcotics Section

Bureau of Support Services

Recruitment and Selection Unit

Training & Education Division - Academy

Technology Integration Section

Clothing & Supply Unit

Property Management Division

Records Section

Community Services Division

Professional Compliance Section

Intelligence Division