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1. How do I get a copy of a police report?

Requests for copies of reports (Accident or Incident) must be made in writing. Request forms are available at Police Headquarters or may be downloaded here. The costs is $5.00 per report plus mailing fees if applicable. Accident reports are provided at no costs to involved parties if emailed or received at HPD. However, mailing fees, if applicable must be paid by the requestor.

Police Request Form

Persons seeking to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or Public Information Act (PIA) need to go to the City Public Information Request page by clicking here.

Agency Background Requests can be emailed to Candace Diehl or by fax 301-393-4951
Email: cdiehl@hagerstownpd.org
Phone: 301-739-8577 x 265

Agency Police Record/Accident Request are completed by Tamra Gossard.
Email: tgossard@hagerstownpd.org
Phone: 301-739-8577 x 209

2. How can I stay informed about drugs in the community?

The Washington County Narcotics Task Force provides current information on drug trends through their website at http://www.wcntf.net/

3. Where can I drop off old medication?

Medications can be dropped off at police headquarters Monday - Friday 8AM - 6PM.

4. How do I make a commendation or complaint about a police officer?

Anyone may compliment or make a complaint against a police officer in the following manner:

1. Online - click here
2. by telephone at 301-790-3700
3. by email at internalaffairs@hagerstownpd.org
4. In person to any police officer of the City of Hagerstown.

For more information about the procedures, click here.

5. Where do I get information on registering/getting permits for my commercial fire alarm/security alarm?

Washington County handles all of these permits, even those within city limits. You may find more information here: https://alarms.washco-md.net

6. How do I join the Hagerstown Police Department?

The Hagerstown Police Department is hiring currently certified police officers, both lateral (in-state) and comparative compliance (out-of-state).

7. How can I get fingerprinted?

The Hagerstown Police Department no longer offers fingerprinting services. For more information regarding fingerprinting services, including locations in Washington County, please visit the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services webpage at dpscs.maryland.gov/publicservs/fingerprint.shtml