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Col. Thomas E. (Tim) Hutchins, Secretary of State Police (410) 653-4219
Lt. Col. Michael J. Fischer, Chief, Field Operations Bureau (410) 653-4218
Maj. Thomas P. Coppinger, Acting Chief, Homeland Security & Investigation Bureau (410) 653-4237
Lt. Col. Robert J. McGainey, Chief, Support Services Bureau (410) 653-4212
Betty A. Stemley, Counsel (410) 653-4223
Department of State Police, 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, Maryland, July 2001. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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Chair: Col. Thomas E. (Tim) Hutchins, Secretary of State Police
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Virginia L. Wolf, 2001; Bishop Larry Lee Thomas, 2003; Patricia C. Jessamy, Esq., 2005; Arthur R. Smith, 2005; R. Jay Fisher, 2006; William L. Lamphere, 2006; Timothy J. McCrone, 2006.
Ex officio: Kenneth C. Montague, Jr., Secretary of Juvenile Services; Mary Ann Saar, Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services; Allan C. Woods III, Executive Director, Governor's Office of Crime Control & Prevention.
EXPLOSIVES ADVISORY COUNCIL
David K. Miller, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2002
Appointed by Governor to 5-year terms:
Rocco J. Gabriele; Gerald E. Hoak. Terms expire 1999.
Ward W. Caddington, Jr.; James E. McKeever, Jr.; Joseph A. Nawrocki, Jr.; Chief Edward P. Sherlock, Jr.; Christopher M. Van Baalen. Terms expire 2002.
Melvin L. Fletcher; Craig D. Lowry; Gail A. McIntyre; Stoyan L. Russell. Terms expire 2003.
Dennis H. Coster; Robert N. Dempsey; Stephen M. Layton; James M. Santaro. Terms expire 2004.
VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION COUNCIL
Chair (chosen by Governor): Col. Thomas E. (Tim) Hutchins, Secretary of State Police
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Henri A. Daniels, 2004; Bruce J. Flaugher, 2004; Timothy Steele, 2004; Glenn F. Ivey, Esq., 2005; Gregory V. Joy, 2005; Ella White Campbell, 2006; Steven F. Rutzebeck, 2006; Randy M. Rudy, 2006; one vacancy.
Ex officio: Kenneth C. Montague, Jr., Secretary of Juvenile Services; Mary Ann Saar, Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services; David H. Hugel, Motor Vehicle Administrator.
LABOR RELATIONS SECTION
LEGAL COUNSEL SECTION
OFFICE OF MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
Robert F. Biemiller, Assistant Director (410) 653-8992
Chair: Col. Thomas E. (Tim) Hutchins, Secretary of State Police
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms: Grace C. Huber; Thomas J. Kelly; Theodore J. Lewandowski; LaVerne A. Turner. Terms expire 2004.
Dario J. Broccolino, Esq.; Claudette W. Gadsden; Thomas C. Henderson; James F. Laughland; George D. Mathias; Patrick A. Murphy. Terms expire 2008.
STAFF INSPECTION SECTION
GRANTS MANAGEMENT SECTION
MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS SECTION
Appointed by Secretary of State Police with Governor's approval to 5-year terms:
METRO REGIONAL OFFICE
NORTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE
SOUTHERN REGIONAL OFFICE
WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION AFFAIRS
SPECIAL TACTICAL ASSAULT TEAM ELEMENT
UNDERWATER RECOVERY TEAM
MOTORCYCLE UNIT
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY DIVISION
TRAFFIC OPERATIONS SECTION
TRAFFIC OPERATIONS CRASH TEAM
Centreville - Barrack S (410) 758-1101
Easton - Barrack I (410) 822-3101
Princess Anne - Barrack X (443) 260-3700
Salisbury - Barrack E (410) 749-3101
North East - Barrack F (410) 996-7800
Westminster - Barrack G (410) 386-3000
Glen Burnie - Barrack P (410) 761-5130
La Plata - Barrack H (301) 392-1200
Leonardtown - Barrack T (301) 475-8955
Prince Frederick - Barrack U (410) 535-1400
Forestville - Barrack L (301) 568-8101
Golden Ring - Barrack R (410) 686-3101
JFK Memorial Highway - Barrack M (410) 537-1150
Rockville - Barrack N (301) 424-2101
Waterloo - Barrack A (410) 799-2101
Frederick - Barrack B (301) 644-4151
Hagerstown - Barrack O (301) 739-2101
McHenry - Barrack W (301) 387-1101
INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN UNIT
MARYLAND CENTER FOR MISSING CHILDREN
ON-LINE FRAUD & VICE UNIT
COLD CASE UNIT
HOMICIDE UNIT
POLYGRAPH UNIT
SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT UNIT
INSURANCE FRAUD UNIT
REGIONAL WARRANT FUGITIVE UNIT
U.S. MARSHALS TASK FORCE
VIOLENT CRIME INFORMATION CENTER UNIT
RESEARCH ANALYSIS UNIT
DOMESTIC & ORGANIZED CRIME SECTION
HOMELAND SECURITY DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SECTION
CHARLES COUNTY INITIATIVE
MAJOR NARCOTICS UNIT
MARIJUANA ERADICATION PROGRAM
SEAPORT INITIATIVE
SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS UNIT
FIELD LIAISON SECTION
INCIDENT REPORTING SECTION
LICENSING SECTION
ELECTRONIC SERVICES SECTION
MILES/NCIC/NLETS SECTION
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECTION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION
QUARTERMASTER DIVISION
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
PROMOTIONAL TESTING DIVISION
TRAINING DIVISION
CEASE FIRE COUNCIL
Contact: Iris Birenbaum (410) 653-8965
e-mail: ibirenbaum@mdsp.org
Contact: Larry D. Garrett (410) 339-4200
C. Edmon Larrimore, Vice-Chair (chosen by Governor)
William D. Penn. Term expires 1998.
(W00A0108, formerly Q00A0103, formerly 35.01.01.03)
FY2005 appropriation: $1,411,149
W. Ray Presley, Executive Director (301) 729-5274
1-800-96-THEFT (toll free)
fax: (301) 729-5418
web: www.mdautotheft.org
CHIEF OF STAFF
Maj. William M. Pallozzi, Chief of Staff (410) 653-4567
e-mail: bpallozzi@mdsp.orgEXECUTIVE PROTECTION SECTION
1st Sgt. Robin M. Taylor, Commander (410) 974-2991
e-mail: rtaylor@gov.state.md.usFAIR PRACTICE SECTION
Lt. Christopher E. Finn, Commander (410) 653-4299INTERNAL AFFAIRS SECTION
Lt. Eric D. Danz, Commander (410) 298-3151
Maj. James E. Hock, Commander (410) 653-4314
e-mail: jhock@mdsp.org
Betty A. Stemley, Counsel (410) 653-4223LEGISLATIVE SECURITY SECTION
1st Sgt. Michael W. Thompson, Commander (410) 841-3844
e-mail: mike@mlis.state.md.usSERGEANT MAJOR
Sgt. Major Derek D. White, Sergeant Major (410) 653-6634
e-mail: dwhite@mdsp.org
Gregory M. Shipley, Director (410) 653-4236
e-mail:
media@mdsp.org
Larry W. Guderjohn, Director (410) 653-4244
e-mail: lguderjohn@mdsp.org
e-mail: rbiemiller@mdsp.orgHANDGUN ROSTER BOARD
Contact: Alyson Turner (410) 653-4451
web: www.mdsp.maryland.gov/mdsp/handgun/handguns.asp
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SECTION
Capt. Thomas M. Williams, Commander (410) 653-4254
e-mail: twilliams@mdsp.org
Capt. Stewart W. Russell, Commander (410) 653-8230
e-mail: swrussell@mdsp.orgBUDGET & FINANCE DIVISION
Sharon K. Zacks, Director (410) 653-4325
e-mail: skzacks@mdsp.org
RESIDENT TROOPER PROGRAM
& STATE AID FOR POLICE PROTECTION PROGRAM
Contact: Lt. James J. (Jack) Bowman (410) 653-4384PLANNING & RESEARCH DIVISION
Capt. Mark P. Sroka, Director (410) 653-4244
e-mail: msroka@mdsp.org
CAPITAL PROJECTS SECTION
William Ebare, Supervisor (410) 653-4250
John Veen, Supervisor (410) 653-7760
Thomas Vondersmith, Supervisor (410) 653-4253
e-mail: tvondersmith@mdsp.orgPROFESSIONAL POLICING DIVISION
Capt. Suzanne E. Jordan, Commander (410) 653-4272
e-mail: sjordan@mdsp.orgCIVILIAN CONSENT DECREE PROGRAM
Dennis P. Murphey, Coordinator (410) 429-4428, (410) 960-3564
e-mail: dmurphey@mdsp.orgSTATE FIRE MARSHAL
(W00A02, formerly Q00M00, formerly 35.13.00)
FY2005 appropriation: $15,581,620
FY2005 authorized positions: 75.5
William E. Barnard, State Fire Marshal (appointed by Secretary of State Police to 6-year term), 2007
(410) 653-8980
1-800-525-3124 (toll free)
1-800-492-7529 (arson hotline)
e-mail: sfmo@mdsp.org
fax: (410) 653-8988
web: http://firemarshal.state.md.us/
STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION
Heidi R. Ritchie, Secretary (301) 791-4758
1-877-890-0199 (toll free)
e-mail: sfpc@mdsp.org
Richard W. Clemens, Jr., Chair (chosen by Commission), 2007
Thomas P. Collins, 2003; Richard K. Brooks III, 2005; Scott K. Hoglander, 2006; Gordon A. Aoyagi, 2007; Sharon Stone Gilyeat, 2007; Daniel O. Baker, Jr., 2008; Timothy F. Dayton, 2009; Dennis E. Howell, 2009.FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING
John F. Bender, Chief Fire Protection Engineer (410) 653-8980OPERATIONS
Robert B. Thomas, Jr., Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal (410) 653-8980
e-mail: osfm1@qis.netEASTERN REGIONAL OFFICE
Joseph C. Flanagan, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 822-7609
e-mail: osfmero@qis.net
Duane Svites, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 552-0154
Mark A. Bilger, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 836-4844
Charles Damman, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 535-8845
Bruce A. Shafer, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (301) 791-4758PUBLIC FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION & PUBLIC INFORMATION
W. Faron Taylor, Deputy State Fire Marshal (410) 653-8980
e-mail: wftaylor@mdsp.orgFIELD OPERATIONS BUREAU
(W00A0102, formerly 41.01.01.02)
FY2005 appropriation: $108,032,527
FY2005 authorized positions:
Lt. Col. Michael J. Fischer, Chief
(410) 653-4218
e-mail: mfischer@mdsp.org
REGIONAL FAMILY VIOLENCE UNIT
Lt. Anthony Smith, Commander (410) 682-6985
Sgt. Richard Vecera, SHA Liaison (410) 582-5605AVIATION COMMAND
Maj. James E. Hock, Commander (410) 238-5800
e-mail: jhock@mdsp.org
e-mail: aviation@mdsp.org
web: www.mspaviation.org/frames.htmlSPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND
Maj. John R. Simpson, Commander (410) 974-3301
e-mail: jsimpson@mdsp.org
SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION
Capt. William H. Harden, Commander (410) 799-4548SPECIAL SERVICES
Lt. Harold Frank, Commander (410) 799-4548
K-9 UNIT
1st Sgt. Scott Wayne (410) 799-4548
Contact: 1st. Sgt. Keith A. Runk (410) 799-4548HOSTAGE RECOVERY TEAM
TACTICAL MEDICAL TEAM
1st Sgt. Mark E. Gibbons (410) 799-4548TRAFFIC OPERATIONS
Lt. Mark J. Carter, Commander (410) 799-4548INTERSTATE CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT
1st Sgt. Thomas Davis (410) 799-4548
1st Sgt. Frank E. Wastler, Commander (410) 799-4548TRANSPORTATION SAFETY COMMAND
Vacancy, Commander (410) 694-6120
AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
Capt. Jeffrey R. Gahler, Commander (410) 424-3760
e-mail: jgahler@mdsp.org
Norman W. Dofflemyer, Commander (410) 694-6101
e-mail: ndofflemyer@mdsp.org
Capt. Martin E. Koerner, Commander (410) 758-4583
e-mail: mkoerner@mdsp.org
CHEMICAL TEST FOR ALCOHOL UNIT
FATAL ACCIDENT & ANALYSIS REPORTING SYSTEM
1st Sgt. Thomas Woodward, Supervisor (410) 653-4544
Sgt. Krah J. Plunkert, Supervisor (410) 653-8372EASTERN COMMAND
Maj. John R. Simpson, Commander (410) 974-3301
e-mail: jsimpson@mdsp.orgEASTERN TROOP
Capt. Martin E. Knight, Commander (410) 758-1101Berlin - Barrack V (410) 641-3101
e-mail: berlin@mdsp.org
e-mail: centreville@mdsp.org
e-mail: easton@mdsp.org
e-mail: princessanne@mdsp.org
e-mail: salisbury@mdsp.orgNORTHERN TROOP
Capt. Robert S. Yinger, Commander (410) 398-8101
e-mail: ryinger@mdsp.org
Bel Air - Barrack D (410) 879-2101
e-mail: belair@mdsp.org
e-mail: northeast@mdsp.org
e-mail: westminster@mdsp.orgSOUTHERN TROOP
Capt. Michael A. Spaulding, Commander (301) 475-8955
Annapolis - Barrack J (410) 268-6101
e-mail: annapolis@mdsp.org
e-mail: glenburnie@mdsp.org
e-mail: laplata@mdsp.org
e-mail: leonardtown@mdsp.org
e-mail: princefred@mdsp.org
WESTERN COMMAND
Maj. Andrew J. McAndrew, Commander (410) 799-2101
e-mail: amcandrew@mdsp.orgMETRO TROOP
Capt. Leigh M. Maddox, Commander (410) 537-1150
e-mail: lmaddox@mdsp.org
College Park - Barrack Q (301) 345-3101
e-mail: collegepark@mdsp.org
e-mail: forestville@mdsp.org
e-mail: goldenring@mdsp.org
e-mail: jfk@mdsp.org
e-mail: rockville@mdsp.org
e-mail: waterloo@mdsp.orgWESTERN TROOP
Capt. Gerald R. Turano, Commander (301) 739-2101
Cumberland - Barrack C (301) 729-2101
e-mail: cumberland@mdsp.org
e-mail: frederick@mdsp.org
e-mail: hagerstown@mdsp.org
e-mail: mchenry@mdsp.org
HOMELAND SECURITY & INVESTIGATION BUREAU
(W00A0103)
FY2005 appropriation: $37,522,019
FY2005 authorized positions:
Maj. Thomas P. Coppinger, Acting Chief
(410) 653-4545
e-mail: tcoppinger@mdsp.org
HOMELAND SECURITY COMMAND
Maj. Thomas P. Coppinger, Commander (410) 290-0780
e-mail: tcoppinger@mdsp.orgCRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION
Lt. Douglas R. Wehland, Commander (410) 290-0780, ext. 312
e-mail: dwehland@mdsp.orgCYBER ATTACKS UNIT
Sgt. Robert G. Smolek (410) 290-1620
Sgt. Robert G. Smolek (410) 290-1620
[STATE CLEARINGHOUSE FOR MISSING CHILDREN]
Carla E. Proudfoot, Director (410) 290-1620
1-800-637-KIDS (toll free)
e-mail: marylandch@ncmec.org
fax: (410) 290-1831
Sgt. Ronald W. Riggin (410) 290-1620CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT SECTION
Vacancy, Commander (410) 290-0050, ext. 107AUTO THEFT UNIT
Sgt. R. T. Myers (410) 290-0050, ext. 136
Roger D. Cassell, Homicide Investigator
Det. Sgt. Joseph J. Gamble (410) 822-3101
Sgt. James L. Mitchell (410) 653-8266FIREARMS ENFORCEMENT SECTION
Lt. Charles A. Parlett, Commander (410) 290-0050, ext. 152
GUN ENFORCEMENT UNIT
Det. Sgt. Timothy J. Frye (410) 290-0050, ext. 116
Sgt. John G. Cook (410) 396-2100FUGITIVE APPREHENSION SECTION
Lt. Anthony T. Smith, Commander (410) 290-0050, ext. 101
e-mail: cec@mdsp.org
ATTORNEY GENERAL'S WHITE-COLLAR CRIMES UNIT
Det. Sgt. Phyllis Wert (410) 576-6390ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES UNIT
EXTRADITION UNIT
Sgt. Pride T. Rivers (410) 290-0050, ext. 126
Sgt. Frank Troska (410) 637-8970
TFC George Cunningham (410) 290-0050OPERATIONAL & TACTICAL ANALYSIS SECTION
Sgt. Kevin Wood, Commander (410) 290-0780
e-mail: kwood@mdsp.org
INFORMATION ANALYSIS UNIT
STRATEGIC ANALYSIS SECTION
Det. Sgt. Linda Stascavage, Commander (410) 290-0780
e-mail: cid@mdsp.org
DRUG ANALYSIS UNIT
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SECTION
Sgt. David B. Heslep (410) 290-0050COMPUTER FORENSIC LABORATORY
Cpl. Antonio G. Rosela (410) 290-1620HOMELAND SECURITY & INTELLIGENCE DIVISION
Capt. Mark B. Gabrielle, Commander (410) 290-0780BIOTERRORISM & WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION SECTION
Lt. Garnett P. Broy, Commander (410) 290-0780
Lt. Kristina N. Nelson, Commander (410) 290-0780AUTO THEFT UNIT
Sgt. Albert Paton (410) 290-0050HOMELAND SECURITY BALTIMORE SECTION
Lt. Kevin M. Welker, Commander (410) 290-0780
Lt. Terry L. Katz, Commander (410) 290-0873
INVESTIGATION COMMAND
Maj. Matthew G. Lawrence, Commander
(410) 290-0873, ext. 114
e-mail: mlawrence@mdsp.orgDRUG ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
Capt. Vernon J. Conaway, Commander (410) 290-0873, ext. 147ASSET FORFEITURE UNIT
FORENSIC SCIENCES DIVISION
John Jay Tobin, Jr., Director
(410) 653-4500
e-mail: msplab@qis.netOPERATIONAL SERVICES UNIT
RECORDS COMMAND
Maj. Anthony C. Satchell, Commander (410) 799-0191, ext. 305
e-mail: asatchell@mdsp.orgCENTRAL RECORDS DIVISION
Ida J. Williams, Director (410) 298-3444
e-mail: mspcrd@qis.netACCIDENT REPORTING SECTION
LICENSING DIVISION
Capt. Heber E. Watts, Commander (410) 799-0191, ext. 304
e-mail: hwatts@mdsp.orgFIREARMS REGISTRATION SECTION
lst Sgt. Gary Davis, Commander (410) 799-0191, ext. 324
e-mail: gdavis@mdsp.org
Lt. Thomas Parker, Commander (410) 799-0191, ext. 313
SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU
(W00A0104 & W00A0110)
FY2005 appropriation: $40,425,422
FY2005 authorized positions:
Lt. Col. Robert J. McGainey, Bureau Chief (410) 653-4212
e-mail: rmcgainey@mdsp.org
LOGISTICS COMMAND
Maj. James Patrick Guidash, Commander (410) 799-2900, ext. 310
e-mail: jguidash@mdsp.orgELECTRONIC SYSTEMS DIVISION
Michael E. Bennett, Director (410) 653-4229
e-mail: mbennett@mdsp.orgCOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES SECTION
Henry E. Black, Manager (410) 653-4301
Gary Davis, Acting Manager (410) 799-3466
Jillian S. Watts, Manager (410) 653-8247
1st Sgt. Thomas G. McElroy, Manager (410) 653-4284
e-mail: tmcelroy@mdsp.orgFACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Lt. Amos G. Tracey, Director (410) 653-4439
e-mail: atracey@mdsp.org
Capt. Terry Custer, Commander (410) 653-8991
Capt. John J. Mooney, Commander (410) 799-8307
e-mail: jmooney@mdsp.org
Jonathan Beam, Director (410) 799-2900, ext. 322TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Lt. Clarence W. Bell, Acting Commander (410) 653-8971
e-mail: cbell@mdsp.org
PERSONNEL COMMAND
Maj. Terri L. Taylor, Commander (410) 653-4257ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING DIVISION
Capt. Miguel Dennis, Commander (410) 653-6641
e-mail: migueldennis@mdsp.org
Lt. Bruce W. Diehl, Commander (410) 653-8979
e-mail: bdiehl@mdsp.org
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SECTION
Lt. Michael Hawkins, Commander (410) 653-4612
MEDICAL UNIT
Philip N. Phillips, M.D., Director (410) 653-4300POLICE ACADEMY DIVISION
Capt. Carl S. Lee, Commander (410) 875-3907
e-mail: clee@mdsp.org
Capt. Suzanne C. Mazan, Assistant Director (410) 298-3777
e-mail: smazan@mdsp.org
Capt. Gerald M. Kreiner, Commander (410) 875-3911
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