The Bureau of Capitol Police is a law enforcement agency responsible for the safety of the people and the security of the buildings that make up Maine’s seat of government. Areas of responsibility include the State House, the other State buildings within the Capitol Area campus, and the buildings on the eastside of the river within the old Augusta Mental Health campus. Bureau police officers patro
l State owned or controlled properties in Augusta, enforce laws, including parking and traffic regulations, and respond to alarms and other calls for help or assistance on the two campuses. The Bureau's night watchpersons check the security of approximately 50 State owned buildings and properties in Augusta and Hallowell at night and on weekends. For more information call the Capitol Police office at 207-287-4357.
