The Cambridge Police Department was established in 1910 with a total of five police officers under the direction of Chief Charles G. Pritchett. Prior to 1910 law enforcement had been the responsibility of bailiffs and seasonal officers who were needed because of the oyster industry.
The City of Cambridge currently maintains a modern, highly trained, and diverse staff of 46 sworn officers and 12 civilians. The department is located in the Edward E. Watkins Public Safety Complex at 8 Washington Street.
The Cambridge Police Department is the largest police agency in Dorchester County.
Cambridge Speed Monitoring Systems
The Cambridge Mayor and Council authorized the use of speed monitoring systems in designated school zones within the City limits. In accordance with State Law, beginning on August 15, 2011 $40.00 civil citations will be issued to vehicles that exceed the posted speed limit by 12 miles per hour or more in the below stated areas.
The City of Cambridge intends to use speed monitoring systems on the following roads:
- Sandy Hill Elementary School: Glasgow Street and Jenkins Creek Road intersection within ½ mile of the school.
- Maple Elementary School: Egypt Road and Chesapeake Drive within ½ mile of the school.
- Cambridge-South Dorchester High School: Church Creek Road [MD16] between Maple Dam Road and Bayly Rd.
- Open Bible Academy: Race Street [MD 341] between East Appleby Avenue and Church Creek Road [MD16].
- Choptank Elementary School: Maces Lane and Bayly Road within ½ mile of the school.
- Maces Lane Middle School: Washington Street [MD 343] between Center Street and St. Clair Avenue, and Maces
- Lane and Bayly Road within ½ mile of the school.
- Cambridge Christian Academy: Maryland Avenue between Trenton Street and Sunburst Highway [US 50].
The members of the Cambridge Police Department recognize that the quality of life in the community is best served by providing the finest professional law enforcement services possible.
The mission of the Cambridge Police Department is to be a committed partner with the community. The mandate is the continued protection and enhancement of diverse neighborhoods by working in partnership with citizens to creatively solve problems and to provide committed service through accountability, integrity, and respect.
Further information about the Cambridge Police Department can be found at www.cambridgepd.org
Police Board Members
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Chairman - Mayor Victoria Jackson-Stanley |
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First Ward - Wayne Bromwell, Sr. |
Second Ward - Andrew Allen |
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Third Ward - Brian Manning |
Fourth Ward - Raymond Robbins |
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Fifth Ward - Nathaniel Mowbray, Sr |
Member At-Large - Kisha Petticolas |
