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Maryland Manual, 1973-74
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MARYLAND MANUAL 171
The Aviation Division provides helicopter service throughout Mary-
land 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to effect the evacuation of seri-
ously injured highway and other victims requiring immediate trans-
port to medical assistance. Other missions include search and rescue,
criminal investigation support, traffic control and support in disasters
and civil disturbances.
The Tactical Emergency Unit is responsible for providing logistical
support to Agency personnel and other law enforcement and emer-
gency assistance organizations during times of civil disturbances,
plane crashes, natural disasters and similar circumstances requiring
special-purpose equipment and trained specialists. The Unit maintains
a fleet of special-purpose transport and tactical vehicles capable of
operating under adverse conditions which may be dispatched any-
where in the State when needed.
The State Police maintains trained K-9 teams throughout the State.
The primary purpose of the trooper/K-9 teams is crime prevention
and detection. All teams are trained in basic police procedures, and a
number have received special training in the detection of explosive
substances, narcotics and firearms. Bloodhounds are currently being
obtained and trained.
The State Police maintains radio, teletype and other forms of com-
munication between its own installations and those of other law
enforcement agencies within the State, and participates in a national
teletype system. The Electronic Services Division maintains com-
munication equipment for State Police and allied State, Federal and
local agencies. The Division maintains electronic devices, including
VASCAR and RADAR for the State Police, and assists other agencies
when equipment is of similar design.
The State Police operates a Police Academy for the training of
its personnel. These facilities are available to all other law enforce-
ment agencies throughout the State.
The Executive Security Division provides security for the Governor,
Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and Comptroller as required.
To protect the safety of the legislative process, personnel are assigned
when required.
The Intelligence Division is responsible for gathering information
pertaining to organized crime, investigating violations of narcotics
and dangerous drug laws, as well as gambling, bookmaking, and
other crimes of vice.
The Agency carries on its field operations through barracks, posts,
and detachments, located throughout the State as follows:

Troop "A"
Waterloo Barrack
Westminster Barrack
Rockville Barrack
Troop "B"
Frederick Barrack
Hagerstown Barrack
Cumberland Barrack
Oakland Det.
Troop "C"
Bel Air Barrack
North East Barrack
Troop "D"
Eastern Barrack
Cambridge Det.
Centreville Post
Chestertown Det.
Denton Det.
Salisbury Barrack
Princess Anne Det.
Snow Hill Det.
Troop "E"
Annapolis Barrack
Prince Frederick Post
Leonardtown Post
Glen Burnie Barrack
Troop "F"
Waldorf Barrack
Forestville Barrack
Greenbelt Barrack


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