What residents come here for
Most-requested servicesFile a police report online
For incidents that don't require an officer on scene — theft under $1,000, lost property, vandalism, harassment. Available 24/7 in English & Spanish.
Start online report →Request a police report copy
Get a copy of a report you filed or were involved in. Required for insurance, court, or personal records.
Request copy →Get a traffic accident report
Maryland accident reports for any crash investigated by APD. Required for most insurance claims.
Request report →Handgun permit / firearm forms
Background check coordination for state handgun permits, secondary transfer paperwork, and firearm-related forms.
Permit info →Home security check (vacation)
Going away? Officers will do periodic checks on your home while you're gone. Free, request 48 hrs ahead.
Sign up →Officer presentations
Request an officer to speak at your school, community group, business, or HOA on safety topics.
Request a speaker →Car seat safety check
Certified technicians help you install or inspect a child car seat. Saturdays at the station.
Schedule check →Prescription drug disposal
Drop expired or unwanted medications in the lobby drop box 24/7. No questions asked.
Drop-off info →Crime statistics & transparency
Open data · updated monthlyCalls for service · YTD 2026
Total calls for service · monthly · 2025–2026
Our specialty units
Who handles whatCrisis Intervention Team
Officers with advanced training in de-escalating mental health crises. CIT-trained officers respond to all mental health-related calls and work with county clinical responders.
SVC
Victim Services Unit
Trained advocates support victims of crime through investigation, court proceedings, and recovery. Confidential support for domestic violence, sexual assault, and trauma cases.
POL
Community Policing
Officers dedicated to neighborhood relationships, community events, and proactive problem-solving. Each Annapolis ward has an assigned community officer.
SEC
Special Events Unit
Plans security and traffic for parades, festivals, sailboat shows, and other large gatherings. Coordinates off-duty officer staffing for event organizers.
UNIT
Maritime Unit
Patrols Annapolis harbor, anchorages, and Severn River. Works with USCG, DNR, and Harbormaster on boating safety, water emergencies, and maritime enforcement.
Criminal Investigations Division
Detectives investigate felony crimes, domestic violence, narcotics, and complex cases requiring extended investigation. Tips and information welcome.
Accountability & oversight
Transparency · public inputHow we are accountable to the community we serve.
The Annapolis Police Department operates under multiple layers of oversight — the Mayor & Council, an independent Police Accountability Board, and Maryland's state-level Administrative Charging Committee. Here's how to engage.
File a complaint
If you have a concern about an interaction with an officer, you can file a complaint. We investigate every complaint and report findings publicly.
File a complaint →Give a commendation
Had a positive experience with an officer? We share commendations with the officer's chain of command — and they matter.
Submit commendation →Police Accountability Board
The 7-member citizen-led PAB reviews complaints, conducts oversight, and reports to the City Council quarterly. Meetings are public.
View PAB →