Takoma Park Police Department

Takoma Park Police Department (TPPD) serves the City of Takoma Park in Montgomery County, Maryland, a city of about 2.09 square miles and 17,522 residents according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The department protects residents, businesses, visitors and property and manages the orderly flow of traffic. Its three divisions are Operations, Support Services and the Office of the Chief. It employs police officers, communications officers and crossing guards, and it emphasizes community engagement through events such as National Night Out. The department can be reached at any hour, whether online, by phone or in person at the Takoma Park Community Center, where its station sits on the first floor off the front parking lot. Its services also include parking enforcement, police and accident reports, and background checks. Residents can also send anonymous crime tips through Tip411, though that channel is not staffed around the clock and does not replace 911.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Takoma Park city, MD has an estimated population of 17,522.