MTA Police

An Award-Winning Approach to Your Safety on Transit

For more than ten years, the MTA Police Force has been recognized for its work in helping to maintain the record of the Maryland Transit Administration as one of the safest of the nation’s largest transit agencies. We are committed to our mission of helping everyone to feel safe and at ease when riding public transportation, with dignity and respect for all. In addition to the awards we’ve earned, statistics confirm the depth of that commitment. Incidents of crime are consistently lower in and around MTA stops, stations and local communities where MTA Police are on patrol. 

The 183+ sworn officers and 83+ civilian employees who comprise the MTA Police Force are dedicated to providing the highest standards of law enforcement to the citizens of Maryland. Our multi-jurisdictional approach throughout Baltimore and surrounding counties is based on longstanding partnerships with allied local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

Our team is both multi-dimensional and flexible in its approach to providing security to all members of the transit community.

It's Never Been Easier to Join Our Team

MTA Police One-Day Tryouts are helping to streamline the experience of becoming a police officer. This innovative approach to jump-starting your career means that in about six hours, you can be well on your way to becoming a sworn officer with a promising career filled with opportunity. 

Once you’ve joined the force, your opportunities to grow, learn and move up are virtually unlimited.

Policies, Procedures and Other Important Links

• Message from the Chief
• Keep Your Devices Safe on Transit
• History of the Maryland Transit Administration Police
• Local #1859 Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Command and Supervision Authority and Responsibilities
• Miscellaneous Policies
• Citizen’s Commendation/Complaint Form
• State of Maryland, Maryland Transit Administration Citation
• Fare Enforcement Procedure

The Force