The Greenbelt Police Department (GPD) is the primary law enforcement agency servicing a population of 21,972http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFPopulation?_event=Search&_name=greenbelt&_state=04000US24&_county=greenbelt&_cityTown=greenbelt&_zip=&_sse=on&_lang=en&pctxt=fph Census Bureau within of the city of Greenbelt.
Organization The GPD is a nationally accredited law enforcement agency. The current chief of police is Richard Bowers. The GPD has an authorized strength of over 70 officers and is divided into three sections: Patrol Division- has sworn 31 officers and is divided within the following: Communications Bike Unit Honor Guard Traffic Crash Reconstruction Special Operations- was created in July 1987 with a (then) Tactical Unit and has grown to include the following: Emergency Response Unit (SWAT) K-9 Criminal Investigation Evidence Unit (fingerprinting) Narcotics Task Force School Resource (SRO) Administrative Services Media Relations
See also
List of law enforcement agencies in Maryland City of Greenbelt, Maryland Prince George's County
References
External links Greenbelt Police Department homepage Greenbelt Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #32 City of Greenbelt official website