Anne Arundel County Police Department

𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄. 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘? Take an inside look at what it truly means to protect and serve Anne Arundel County, witness our officers in action, and unlock your potential with a career built for the future. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞. Forged in relentless discipline. Bound by trust. From flying drones and leading tactical quick response teams to K9, aviation, and community patrol, the Anne Arundel County Police Department is looking for the next generation of officers. Do you have what it takes to stand tall when shadows fall? 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 & 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: Entry Level & Certified Police Officers Salary: $72,802 – $144,382 Signing Bonus: $10,000 Full health benefits, cutting-edge tech, and multiple avenues for career advancement 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: tinyurl.com/Join-AACoPD 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: aacounty.org/police 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫: : 410-222-8677 @anne_police

As our little ghosts, ghouls, and superheroes take to the streets this Halloween, the 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 wants to ensure everyone has a fun and safe night. Before heading out for trick-or-treating, keep these quick safety tips in mind: 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐲 𝐔𝐩: Always stay with a group or a trusted adult. 𝐁𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐧: Carry flashlights or glow sticks, and wear reflective clothing so drivers can spot you easily in the dark. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬: Stick to sidewalks and designated crosswalks, look both ways, and always watch for cars. 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬: Save snacking for home—have an adult inspect all treats and candy before eating. Drivers, please remember to slow down, eliminate distractions, and take extra care when driving through residential neighborhoods. Have a happy, spooky, and safe Halloween!

This morning, the Anne Arundel County Police Department had the privilege of attending the 5th Annual First Responders’ Day: Salute to Our Heroes at King Memorial Park’s First Responders’ Memorial Garden for Heroes. It was a true honor for our department to participate, and our Anne Arundel County Police Honor Guard and Motor Unit was deeply humbled to stand in tribute alongside our fellow first responders, honoring the brave men and women who selflessly serve and protect our communities every single day. Thank you to King Memorial Park for hosting such a meaningful event and providing a space to reflect, remember, and celebrate our local heroes.

@AACOPD officers on scene of serious crash. 1100 blk W. Nursery Rd/Winterson Rd Linthicum Heights will be closed. Traffic Safety investigators on scene. Please avoid the area.

West Nursery Road at Winterson Road is shut down due to a vehicle collision. Please avoid the area and use an alternate route.

Update: The roadway has been reopened. Solomons Island Road is closed at Jordan Taylor Lane due to Fire Department activity. Please avoid the area and use an alternate route.

Update: Roadway is reopened.

Help keep our community warm this winter! Join the 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 and 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥 for our annual 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 from 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝐬𝐭. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞: •Winter coats •Hats & gloves •Blankets Drop donations in the lobby collection bins at any of our locations: •𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭: 939 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn, MD •𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭: 8273 Telegraph Road, Odenton, MD •𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭: 204 Pasadena Road, Pasadena, MD •𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭: 35 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater, MD •𝐂𝐈𝐃: 8666 Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD •𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: 8495 Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD Thank you for your support!

Evergreen Road at Lochleven Drive in Severna Park is shut down due to a vehicle collision.  Please avoid the area and use an alternate route.

Update: Roadway is reopened.

Update: Roadway is reopened.

Marley Neck Boulevard at Allegheny Avenue is shut down due to a vehicle collision. Please avoid the area and use alternate route.

Dorsey Road between Candlewood Road and Harmans Road is shut down due to a vehicle collision. Please avoid the area and use alternate route.

This week, members of our Community Police Academy class visited the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Communications Section (911 Center) and the Forensic Services Unit! During their time in Communications, participants received an inside look at the technology and teamwork required to answer 911 calls, de-escalate emergencies over the phone, and dispatch officers to evolving situations. The group then met with our Forensic Services Unit, where personnel demonstrated how evidence is documented, recovered, and processed at crime scenes, including fingerprint analysis and evidence preservation. Thank you to the dedicated staff in Communications and Forensics for hosting the class and sharing your expertise!

𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓’𝐒 𝐀 𝐖𝐑𝐀𝐏 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐊 𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! Southern District brought the Halloween tour across the finish line tonight with an unforgettable grand finale! From tiny action heroes to pint-sized storybook characters, our community brought top-tier creativity and endless energy. Officers had a blast checking out all the wonderfully decorated trunks, handing out heaps of sweet treats, and celebrating alongside the amazing families who make our community so special. It was the perfect, safe, high-spirited way to cap off the season! 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐤 𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐢𝐭! A massive thank you to everyone across all our districts who came out, dressed up, and celebrated with us this year—you made every single stop truly special!

Today, our department gathered to honor Corporal Galloway, Detective Cremen, and Major Rodriguez upon their retirement. Each received a ceremonial plaque in recognition of their decades of dedicated service. Beyond protecting our community, they poured their wisdom into mentoring and shaping the next generation of the department’s leaders. We are profoundly grateful for the lasting impact they leave behind. You will all always be a cherished part of our department family, and we wish you and your loved ones a peaceful, joyful, and deeply rewarding retirement.

Please join us in recognizing Corporal Lemme, our Special Operations Division Detective of the Quarter! Corporal Lemme consistently goes above and beyond in vehicle-related investigations and peer mentorship. In addition to recently closing a major investigation, she developed a comprehensive training manual for our new Decentralized Crash Team—all while managing her own caseload without delay. Thank you, Corporal Lemme, for your leadership, teamwork, and unwavering dedication to keeping our community safe!

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐘 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇 "𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂.𝐀.𝐑.𝐄." 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐁𝐀𝐓 𝐄-𝐁𝐈𝐊𝐄, 𝐄-𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐒 With the rising popularity of electric bicycles, scooters, golf carts (often called electric micromobility vehicles), and e-motos on neighborhood streets and in parks, the Anne Arundel County Police Department has launched Operation C.A.R.E. (Community Awareness & Rider Education). The campaign is aimed directly at parents and families to prevent accidents and clarify traffic laws before injuries occur. Across Anne Arundel County, community members and officers have reported a sharp increase in high-speed riding of these electric micromobility vehicles on pedestrian sidewalks, reckless use on community trails, and unlicensed minors driving powerful, unregistered e-motos on roadways without protective gear. Because traditional traffic stops can inadvertently create dangerous situations for young riders, Operation C.A.R.E. prioritizes education and family partnerships over citations. A primary goal of the initiative is educating families before they purchase these electric micromobility vehicles. Many parents buy popular e-motos assuming they are low-speed, pedal-assist bicycles. In reality, many models reach speeds comparable to traditional dirt bikes and are legally classified as unregistered motorcycles. Under Maryland law, unlicensed minors cannot legally or safely operate these high-powered e-motos on public roadways, sidewalks, or county parks and trails. "The safety of our neighborhoods and roadways rests with our entire community, and education is our most powerful tool to help promote the safe operation of these electric micromobility vehicles. This issue is not exclusive to Anne Arundel County. It is a national issue that must be addressed not only with families and riders, but also with elected officials, manufacturers, retailers, and other stakeholders. While enforcement remains an option for our officers, particularly with repeat violators, the path toward achieving long-term compliance begins at home through open dialogue and parental guidance,” said Anne Arundel County Chief of Police Amal E. Awad. Throughout the remainder of the year, county residents will notice several key outreach efforts: ● School Outreach: School Resource Officers (SROs) are sharing clear guidelines and educational pamphlets with middle and high school students. ● Park & Neighborhood Engagement: Patrol officers and Anne Arundel County Park Rangers are conducting high-visibility foot patrols in local parks and trails to build positive rapport with young riders and answer questions outside of an enforcement setting. ● Point-of-Sale Education: Informational flyers are being distributed to local retailers, so parents have accurate legal specifications before buying. Safety starts at home! Below is a quick checklist of what parents need to know to provide proactive protection for riders: ● Check the Specs: Verify the wattage, top speed, and classification of any vehicle your child rides. High-powered e-motos without pedals or VIN registration cannot be operated on public streets, sidewalks, or trails. ● Inspect Safety Gear: Ensure your child wears a properly fitted helmet and eye protection every time they ride. ● Establish Riding Boundaries: Set clear rules for where children may ride, emphasizing trail courtesy and pedestrian right-of-way. For questions regarding Maryland e-bike classifications, local trail rules, or educational materials, please contact the Media Relations Division at [email protected].