La Plata Police Department, MD

La Plata Police Department, MD The La Plata (MD) Police Department serves and protects all those who live, work, visit and trade in the Town.

The Town of La Plata is located in Southern Maryland about 30 miles southeast of Washington, DC, 60 miles south of Baltimore, and 45 miles southwest of Annapolis. The Town of La Plata serves as the county seat for the Charles County Government and was originally founded in the 1870's as the Pennsylvania Railroad was granted a right of way to build its tracks and station. The Town of La Plata was i

ncorporated on April 4, 1888. Since La Plata's inception it has grown into a beautiful small town with 8,753 residents in the 2010 Census, and hundreds of small businesses that serve Southern Maryland.

The La Plata Police Department honors those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom we enjoy in this great ...
05/25/2026

The La Plata Police Department honors those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom we enjoy in this great nation.

Automated speed enforcement cameras will be in the following school zones for the week of May 25th - May 31st.Charles St...
05/24/2026

Automated speed enforcement cameras will be in the following school zones for the week of May 25th - May 31st.

Charles Street - Grace Lutheran School
Port To***co Road - Archbishop Neale School
Radio Station Road - La Plata High School

On May 21, 2026, the La Plata Police Department held their annual Officer of the Year & Awards Banquet. Each year, the ...
05/22/2026

On May 21, 2026, the La Plata Police Department held their annual Officer of the Year & Awards Banquet. Each year, the agency recognizes and commends the excellent work our officers perform within our community daily. From proactive investigative thoroughness to compassion on calls for service, our officers continue to excel in providing outstanding service to our community. Please join us in congratulating this year's Officer of the Year, Patrol Officer First Class Nicole McGovern and our additional award recipients!

👀Community Crime Watch Meeting👀Join the La Plata Police Department for our new Community Crime Watch meetings starting M...
05/19/2026

👀Community Crime Watch Meeting👀

Join the La Plata Police Department for our new Community Crime Watch meetings starting May 20th, 2026 at 6:00pm. Future meetings will be held the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm.

Location: La Plata Police Department
101 La Grange Avenue
La Plata, MD 20646

Come out to:
👮‍♂️ Meet and talk with our officers
📊 Learn about local crime trends
🔐 Receive safety tips & crime prevention information
🗣️ Share concerns about your neighborhood
Your partnership matters, and we encourage all community members to take part as we work together to keep La Plata safe.
📧For more details contact Lieutenant Jason Posey at [email protected]

Automated speed enforcement cameras will be in the following school zones for the week of May 18th - May 24th.Charles St...
05/19/2026

Automated speed enforcement cameras will be in the following school zones for the week of May 18th - May 24th.

Charles Street - Grace Lutheran School
Port To***co Road - Archbishop Neale School
Radio Station Road - La Plata High School

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in wh...
05/15/2026

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

President Donald J. Trump has ordered the United States Flag lowered to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Friday, May 15, 2026 in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

In May 2026, 363 law enforcement officers had their names added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C..

* 2026 Additions: The 363 names added included 109 officers who died in the line of duty in 2025, along with 254 officers from previous years whose stories were recently verified.
* Total Names: Following these additions, the memorial contains over 24,000 names of fallen officers.

The La Plata Police Department honors those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice protecting and serving our nation; and we keep their families in our thoughts.

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101 La Grange Avenue
La Plata, MD
20646

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301-934-1500

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