Maryland Transportation Authority Police

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police is nationally accredited and is the eighth largest law enforcement agency in the State of Maryland with more than 500 sworn and civilian professionals. The MDTA Police are responsible for law enforcement at the MDTA's bridge and tunnel thruways, highways, the Baltimore Washington International/Thurgood Marshall Airport and the Port of Baltimore.

The first step in joining the MDTA Police is to submit an online application. Applicants will select their own processing event date from the application. Processing events are conducted by the Recruitment and Selection Unit and will last approximately four hours.

MDTA POLICE MISSION STATEMENT:

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police provides Safety, Security and Service in partnership with the community to all who use and work on MDTA facilities​ and other vital transportation assets located throughout Maryland. 

MDTA POLICE CORE VALUES: Dedication • Integrity • Mindfulness • Pride • Service

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Accreditation Public Comment Portal

The MDTA Police is currently completing the reaccreditation process through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). CALEA welcomes comments regarding the MDTA Police’s compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. To submit a comment, visit:
Accreditation Public Comment Portal