Bel Air Police Department
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The Bel Air Police Department (BAPD) is a full-service agency servicing the incorporated Municipality of Bel Air, Maryland. The department is located in the Harford County Seat
of Bel Air at 39 North Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, Maryland 21014. BAPD is Bel Air's primary law enforcement agency which was established in 1874.
County seat
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of Bel Air at 39 North Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, Maryland 21014. BAPD is Bel Air's primary law enforcement agency which was established in 1874.
Divisions
The Bel Air Police Department consists of the following Divisions & Units:- Patrol
- Criminal Investigations Division
- K-9 Unit
- Training Division
- Community Policing
- Communications
- Records
- Parking Enforcement
- Cadet Program
- Auxiliary Unit
- Explorer Post #9010
Fleet
The Bel Air Police Department utilizes a patrol fleet of Chevrolet Impalas, Chevy Trailblazers and Chevy Tahoes. Motorcycle: Harley Davidson Electra Glide. Incident Command Vehicle: Ford E350.Rank Structure and Insignia
To promote within the department, members must perform a written exam and an oral board. Based on scores in both categories, a member will be chosen for the open position. The process is similar for lateral positions, i.e. Detective, Community Police Officer, K-9 Handler, etc. Below are sworn personnel ranks used by the Bel Air Police Department:| Title | Insignia | Duties |
|---|---|---|
| Chief |  |
Directs Police Department |
| Deputy Chief (D/C) | Patrol & Operations Commander |
|
| Sergeant (SGT) |  |
Specialized Unit / Shift Supervisor |
| Corporal (CPL) |  |
First Line Supervisor |
| Officer First Class (OFC) |  |
Road Patrol / Specialized Units |
| Detective (DET) |  |
Investigates Serious Crime |
| Officer (OFF) | |
Road Patrol |