# Non-Emergency Police Assistance - Maryland ## National Guidance - **When to Call Non-Emergency Numbers:** - Use non-emergency police numbers for situations like noise complaints, reporting non-urgent crimes, property damage, or suspicious activity that does not pose an immediate danger. - **In Case of Emergency:** - For urgent threats to life or property, dial **911** immediately. ## Statewide Non-Emergency Police Directory - **Maryland State Police Headquarters:** - **Phone:** 1-410-653-4200 - **Website:** [https://mdsp.maryland.gov](https://mdsp.maryland.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Statewide assistance for non-emergency police matters, including traffic enforcement and non-urgent public safety concerns. ## Local Non-Emergency Contacts by City/County ### Baltimore City - **Baltimore Police Department:** - **Phone:** 410-396-2525 - **Website:** [https://www.baltimorepolice.org](https://www.baltimorepolice.org/) - **Office Location:** 601 E. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 - **Services Provided:** Noise complaints, suspicious activity, and non-urgent incidents. ### Montgomery County - **Montgomery County Police Department:** - **Phone:** 301-279-8000 - **Website:** [https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/pol](https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/pol) - **Office Location:** 100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 - **Services Provided:** Community patrol, property crimes, and vandalism reporting. ### Prince George's County - **Prince George’s County Police Department:** - **Phone:** 301-352-1200 - **Website:** [https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/Police](https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/Police) - **Office Location:** 7600 Barlowe Road, Landover, MD 20785 - **Specialized Services:** Neighborhood patrol, parking violations, and abandoned vehicle reports. ### Anne Arundel County - **Anne Arundel County Police Department:** - **Phone:** 410-222-8610 - **Website:** [https://www.aacounty.org/police](https://www.aacounty.org/police) - **Office Location:** 8495 Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD 21108 - **Services Provided:** Lost property reporting, community outreach, and noise complaints. ### Howard County - **Howard County Police Department:** - **Phone:** 410-313-2200 - **Website:** [https://www.howardcountymd.gov/police](https://www.howardcountymd.gov/police) - **Office Location:** 3410 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043 - **Services Provided:** Non-urgent crime reports, traffic concerns, and public safety assistance. ## Additional Resources - **Crime Stoppers (Anonymous Tips):** - **Phone:** 1-866-7LOCKUP (1-866-756-2587) - **Website:** [https://www.metrocrimestoppers.org](https://www.metrocrimestoppers.org/) - **Services Provided:** Anonymous reporting of crime or suspicious activity in Maryland. - **Neighborhood Watch Programs:** - **Website:** [https://www.nnw.org](https://www.nnw.org/) - **Services Provided:** Tools and contacts to organize local safety initiatives. ## Educational Resources - **Understanding Police Roles:** - **Website:** [https://www.justice.gov/community-policing](https://www.justice.gov/community-policing) - **Description:** Learn the difference between emergency and non-emergency situations and the appropriate contacts. - **Community Policing Information:** - **Website:** [https://mdsp.maryland.gov/communitypolicing](https://mdsp.maryland.gov/communitypolicing) - **Description:** Resources on how law enforcement collaborates with local communities. ## Online Reporting Tools - **Maryland State Police Online Reporting:** - **Website:** [https://mdsp.maryland.gov/online-reporting](https://mdsp.maryland.gov/online-reporting) - **Services Provided:** File reports for non-urgent crimes such as theft, property damage, or fraud. - **Local Police Online Reporting Portals:** - **Baltimore City:** [https://www.baltimorepolice.org/file-police-report](https://www.baltimorepolice.org/file-police-report) - **Montgomery County:** [https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/pol/online-reporting](https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/pol/online-reporting) --- _Updated as of December 12, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._