Park Police - Park Watch Program

The Maryland National Capital Park Police and Badge

To Contact Park Police, call 301-949-8010. In the event of an emergency, call 911.

Our Park Watch Program encourages residents to act as the “eyes and ears” of the Park Police and report anything that appears suspicious. If you observe any suspicious person, activity, or situation in the park, please notify the Park Police immediately at 301-949-8010. In the event of an emergency, call 911. To report routine maintenance issues such as trash dumping, broken equipment, grass cutting, etc., please call Montgomery Parks Customer Service at 301-495-2595.

Learn about the Park Watch Program

Help us keep your parks safe and crime free. Together we can make a difference. For additional information call 301-949-8010 or for general parks information call 301-495-2595. To schedule a presentation for your organization or community, contact Email Sgt. Trevin Sherard or call 301-929-2703.

Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) Requests

The Maryland-National Capital Park Police maintains certain records that are classified as public records which may be made available to the public in accordance with State law through the Maryland Public Information Act, Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article (“GP”), §4-201 et seq. Maryland’s Public Information Act states that agencies should grant the public a broad right of access to public records, with some exceptions. Within the parameters of State law, it is MNCPP’s policy to conduct its work in an open manner and provide the public with a maximum amount of accurate and timely information. Please send an email to MPIA Requests which will be received by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Archive department for processing.