Police Department

The mission of the Rockville City Police Department is to serve the public in partnership with the community, to protect life and property, prevent crime, resolve problems, and protect the rights of all people. This is accomplished by working in collaboration with the community, allied police agencies, other city departments, and stakeholders to develop and implement proactive strategies based on the community’s needs. We strive for an open, working relationship with neighborhoods, schools, and businesses to keep Rockville a safe place to live and work.

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Public Safety News

The Rockville City Police Department issues public safety press releases and weekly crime reports to keep residents informed of police activity in their neighborhoods.

Annual Report

The annual report highlights some of the department’s noteworthy accomplishments throughout the year and documents progress in meeting the goals and objectives for the coming year.

View 2024 Annual Report

Department Structure

Explore the department’s organizational chart and overview below for detailed insights into the structure of the department and the responsibilities of each division.

The Office of the Chief of Police is responsible for the overall management, direction, planning, staffing, and coordination of department programs and operations. It coordinates the development and administration of all promotion examinations with the Human Resources Department and conducts preemployment background investigations for all Police Department personnel. The Office of the Chief of Police is also responsible for administering the department’s operations in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and department procedures, and for conducting disciplinary investigations in accordance with the rules of the Maryland Police Accountability Act. The Chief of Police ensures that all organizational objectives are achieved.

The Field Services Bureau (FSB) is primarily comprised of four patrol teams and a K9 unit that responds to emergency 911 calls for service. The FSB also includes specialized services that provide community engagement throughout the City of Rockville, including dedicated schools, the traffic unit, a mental health specialist, a crime analyst, and the Criminal Investigations Unit.

The Police Communications Center operates 24/7 under the Administrative Services Bureau (ASB), which is responsible for answering non-emergency police service calls within the City of Rockville. Communications personnel are also responsible for entering all warrants and performing warrant validations.

The ASB provides essential administrative and management support services to the department, along with technical support to police operations through various technologies, analysis, education, training, and the maintenance of active and historical records and warrants. The ASB also coordinates budget administration, financial management, and procurement.

With a focus on education, investigation, and enforcement, the ASB coordinates, implements, and oversees safety-related traffic programs such as speed cameras, red-light cameras, and parking enforcement. The Neighborhood Services Unit (Animal Control) responds to animal-related calls in Rockville and collaborates with the Montgomery County Animal Control Unit.

The Rockville City Police Department has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) since 1994. The ASB manages and ensures that the department adheres to CALEA’s professional standards.

Department Values

In collaboration with others, the Rockville City Police Department protects and promotes community safety, ensures the safe and orderly movement of traffic, and seeks solutions to any problem that creates fear or threatens the quality of life in the city.

Value statements inform both the community and the department of the foundation upon which efficient and effective police service must be based. The Rockville City Police Department values are as follows:

We are committed to the preservation of liberty, equality, and justice for all, as guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States.
We believe that the prevention of crime is our primary responsibility, and we diligently pursue those who commit serious offenses against our residents.
We believe that integrity and professionalism are the foundation for trust in the community; therefore, we are committed to an open and honest relationship with the community we serve.
We are committed to providing quality service through the effective management of our resources.
We are committed to the suppression of illegal drug activity and aggressively pursue those who commit drug offenses.
We recognize the value of drug education for our youth as a major factor in combating the introduction to and abuse of controlled substances.
We believe that community involvement is essential in the development and implementation of police programs that impact the community.
We believe that a comprehensive human resources development program is vital to the delivery of effective and efficient service.