This cache is dedicated to all the Troopers who risk Life and Limb everyday to Serve and Protect
State Police Force
When a crime wave struck Maryland after World War I, the need for statewide enforcement of criminal law became critical. The Governor, the Police Commissioner of Baltimore City, and the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles came up with a plan for a State Police Force under the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. Former servicemen were recruited and the first training camp was conducted early in 1921. By 1922, the force of motorcycle deputies had statewide jurisdiction over criminal cases through deputization by the county sheriffs. The force was supported by a plainclothes investigative department and was known as the State Police Force.
Maryland State Police
In 1935, the Maryland State Police was established as a separate unit of State government (Chapter 303, Acts of 1935). The new agency was funded out of revenues from the Department of Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. It was granted additional statewide police powers to enforce fish, oyster, game and other conservation laws and maintain a training school. The Maryland State Police were made part of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services in 1970.
Maryland Department of State Police
In 1994, the Department of Maryland State Police was formed as a principal executive department It was renamed the Department of State Police in 1995
The Department of State Police enforces State motor vehicle and criminal laws and safeguards the lives and safety of all persons within the State. The Department protects property and assists all persons to secure the equal protection of law.
The Department also preserves the public peace; detects and prevents crime; and enforces the laws and ordinances of the State and its local subdivisions. It apprehends and arrests criminals and lawbreakers, and preserves order in public places. In addition, the Department maintains the safe, orderly flow of traffic on public streets and highways and cooperates with and assists other law enforcement agencies.
The Department of State Police has statewide jurisdiction except in incorporated municipalities. The Department also enforces the laws relating to controlled dangerous substances (narcotics) throughout the State with no jurisdictional limitations
SO you ask yourself … Why a Cache for the Maryland State Police here ?????
Located across from the GZ is a Prominent Traffic and Narcotics Enforcement Location along Interstate 68. Troopers put their Lives on the line everyday to keep our Highway and By-ways safe for travel
A quick park and grab along the Scenic 40 / MD144 Route that parallels I-68. NOT Accessible from the Interstate, Please use Exit 50 Rocky Gap.
Cache contains a log Only, Parking is provided along the shoulder and Caution and Stealth MUST be used.
Congratulations to Branicty and Mastercraft37 for the Shared FTF !!!