Law enforcement arm of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
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Maryland Natural Resources Police
MDNRP patch
Wordmark
Abbreviation
NRP
Agency overview
Formed
1868; 156 years ago (1868)
Preceding agencies
State Oyster Police Force
State Fishery Force
Office of the State Game Warden
Conservation Commission
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdiction
Maryland, U.S.
General nature
Civilian police
Operational structure
Headquarters
Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.
NRP Officers
269
Civilian employees
78
Agency executive
Col. Orlando Lilly, Superintendent
Website
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/nrp/
The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) is the law enforcement arm of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), tasked with enforcing laws on the state's public lands and waterways, protecting fish and wildlife, and leading search and rescue efforts. The Natural Resources Police is also the state's maritime homeland security agency.[1]
Natural Resources Police officers are the only state law enforcement officers to have full statewide jurisdiction, including Baltimore City.[2] The Maryland State Police (MSP), the state police and highway patrol, also has statewide jurisdiction, but has limited authority within incorporated cities.[3] NRP officers enforce the Maryland Natural Resources Code as well as the Criminal Code and Transportation Code.
As of October 2020, the force has 269 sworn personnel[4] and 78 civilian employees.[4]
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^"Oldest State Police Department Welcomes Newest Recruits".
^"HistoryofMarylandLawEnforcement".
^ ab"Maryland Natural Resources Police Academy Graduates 27 New Officers". news.maryland.gov. 26 October 2020. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
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