About the Department

History

At the City's incorporation in 1886 a chief bailiff was appointed for the purposes of collecting taxes, making arrests, and serving process for violations of any ordinance of the corporation. The Department has evolved from a single bailiff into a modern day law enforcement agency that utilizes many technologies and has a rich tradition of community involvement. In 2002, the agency joined other area police departments in the County's first multi-jurisdictional, mutual aid agreement. The Department has been continuously and internationally accredited since 1999. 

Values

The Hyattsville City Police Department works as a team to provide responsive, innovative, effective and efficient police services while creating partnerships to build public confidence, manage fear and control crime. Department members are committed to protecting life, property and City interest, improving the quality of life for all who live, work and visit the City, and satisfying community demands and maintaining legitimacy with those policed.

Organization

The City of Hyattsville Police Department is organized into the Office of the Chief of Police and three division:

• Administrative Services Division
• Patrol Services Division
• Special Services Division

Office of the Chief of Police

The Chief of Police is responsible for administering and managing the Hyattsville Police Department. The Chief of Police's direct reports include members of the Office of the Chief of Police and the Deputy Chief of Police, who is also designated as the Operations Commander.

The Office of the Chief of Police is comprised of the following areas:

• Accreditation
• Administrative Support
• Community and Media Affairs
• Mental Heath and Wellness
• Office of Professional Standards
• Procedures, Programs, and Compliance
• Information Technology
• Policy
• Grants
• Contracts

Administrative Services Division

The Administrative Services Division is commanded by a Lieutenant who provides general management, direction, and control for the division and members within it. The Administrative Services Division consists of:

• Communications Section
• Records Section
• Fleet
• Technical Services
• Training Section

Patrol Services Division

The Patrol Services Division is commanded by a Lieutenant who provides general management, direction, and control for the division and members within it. The Patrol Services Division consists of:

• Uniformed Patrol Squads
• Canine Units
• Recruitment

Special Services Division

The Special Services Division is commanded by a Lieutenant who provides general management, direction, and control for the division and members within it. The Special Services Division consists of:

• Criminal Investigations Section (CIS)
• Property and Evidence Unit
• Traffic Safety Team (TST)
• Community Action Team (CAT)
• Special Assignment Team (SAT)
• Emergency Response Team (ERT)

Organization Chart (click image to expand)