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One of the reasons why I began to collect patches is my interest in learning about other law enforcement agencies.
It is always interesting seeing how other agencies are set up, their history, what their various units are, what their special
responsibilities are, etc. In this section of my website, I will feature a patch from my collection and have a short
summary about the agency that the patch represents. If the department being featured has a website, clicking on the
patch will lead you to the department website.
I try to publish information regarding my featured patch/agency from at least two sources. These sources can be
from the internet, printed publications, communications from members of that agency, etc. I apologize for any errors. |
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Maryland Transportation Authority Police
Staffed with over 500 officers and civilian support staff, the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Department provides
a wide range of law enforcement services for the state's transportation network. This includes the Baltimore/Washington
International Airport, the Port of Baltimore, several bridges (such as the Francis Scott Key and Thomas J. Hatem Memorial
bridges), and the Fort McHenry and Baltimore Harbor Tunnels.
The MdTA Police Department utilizes uniformed patrol units as well as specialized units to perform its duties. Among
the specialized details within the department are motor units, K9, and the HEAT team. HEAT stands for Homeland Enforcement
and Traffic team and is a highway interdiction unit that targets narcotics offenders and others along state highways.
With its current size, the MdTA is currently the seventh largest police agency in Maryland. For more information
on the MdTA Police Department, visit their website at http://www.mdtransportationauthority.com/mdta/servlet/dispatchServlet?url=/Police/policeMain.jsp
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