In the last 24 hours Annapolis police officers responded to 106 calls for service and arrested 8 people.

Attempted Theft from Vehicle – 201800002562 – 600-699 Bywater Rd – 06/27 at 10:15pm to 06/28 at 6:50am: A vehicle was entered, but nothing was stolen. There were no signs of forced entry to the vehicle.

Theft from Vehicle – 201800002563 – 600-699 Annapolis Walk Dr – 06/27 at 5:30pm to 06/28 at 7am: Money and a black backpack were stolen from an unlocked vehicle.

Anne Arundel County Active Shooter Incident – 201800002572 - 800-899 Bestgate Rd – 06/28 at 2:41pm: Annapolis officers responded to the active shooter incident on Bestgate Rd to assist Anne Arundel County Police Department. As some of the first officers to arrive Annapolis officers worked together with Anne Arundel County police officers and deputies to take the suspected shooter into custody. Annapolis is a small town and the five employees of the Capital Gazette who were killed were connected to us by professional, personal and family ties.

Fourth of July
City offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. A parade will begin at 6:30pm on Amos Garrett Blvd and proceed down West St to Church Circle and then down Main St to the City Dock. There is no parking allowed along the parade route. Fireworks over the Annapolis harbor will begin at 9:15pm. Main St and the Spa Creek/Eastport Bridge will be closed to traffic beginning at 6pm and remain closed until after the fireworks conclude and the crowds have subsided, after 10pm. There will be many parking restrictions in effect. Please visit https://www.annapolis.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=540 for more information.

Hiring Lateral Police Officers

Do you know a police officer who wants to work in Annapolis? Some jobs are just jobs, others are careers. A career at the Annapolis Police Department gives you a chance to make a real difference. We are hiring lateral police officers. Apply for jobs at http://www.annapolis.gov/jobs. The starting salary for lateral officers starts at $48,909 and goes up depending on experience. For more information email policerecruiting@annapolis.gov.

Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland

Submitting Anonymous Tips to Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland

Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland is an organization separate from the Annapolis Police Department. When you phone in or submit your Annapolis crime tip online or through the P3 Tips smartphone app Metro Crime Stoppers receives your tip anonymously and only forwards your tip information to the Annapolis Police Department. No identifying information is ever forwarded to us. Metro Crime Stoppers uses a special coding system to protect your identity, they do not use Caller ID or record telephone conversations. If your tip leads to the arrest or indictment of a person for a felony you could qualify for up to a $2,000 cash reward from Metro Crime Stoppers. You can submit a tip by calling 1-866-7LOCKUP (1-866-756-2587), visiting www.metrocrimestoppers.org, or through the P3 Tips smartphone app. The app can be found in the Apple or Android app stores by searching for P3 Tips.
You can also call a tip into us directly at 410-280-CLUE (2583).

Programs Offered by the Community Services Unit

Annapolis Community Builders: If you live in Wards 1, 2, 3, or 4 contact Sergeant Nicole Vaden for information. If you live in Wards 5, 6, 7, or 8 contact Corporal Robert Galusha. Not sure about which Ward you live in? Check here.

FREE Home Security Survey: Let us show you in less than two hours how to make your home a safer place. Send an email today to find out more about this program or to make an appointment. Contact us at police@annapolis.gov.

Watch Your Car Program: The Watch Your Car Program helps prevent vehicle theft. A small sticker will be placed on your rear window. This sticker alerts officers nationwide that your vehicle is not normally driven during the hours of 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. The vehicle may be stopped to verify ownership. For more information about the program contact us at police@annapolis.gov.

Victims' Assistance & Resources: Crime victims can contact Lieutenant Kevin Krauss for more information.

Hispanic Liaison: Contact the Spanish speaking liaison, Joe Hudson, for help. Si Ud. necesita ayuda, pongase en contacto Sr. Joe Hudson.

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Contact Us

Emergency : 9-1-1
Non-Emergency: 410-268-4141

Email addresses are not monitored 24 hours a day. If you need police to respond immediately please call 410-268-4141 or 9-1-1 in an emergency.

General Questions: police@annapolis.gov

Tip Line: 410-280-CLUE - leave a message to provide anonymous information concerning criminal activity

Press Information: Sergeant Amy Miguez, amiguez@annapolis.gov, 410-268-9000 x 7261, 443-852-9547