Government

Anne Arundel County established a charter form of government in 1964.

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Steuart Pittman

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Departments

The Anne Arundel County Government consists of Departments and Offices as well as Boards & Commissions and other entities. These entities work together to serve our Citizen's needs.

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Services & Programs

Anne Arundel County provides a wide array of services and programs for its Citizens, Businesses, and Visitors

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A collection of tools and resources developed to empower citizens with information.

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Budget & Spending

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Performance

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Business

With almost 54,000 businesses, Anne Arundel County is a major hub of commerce and development. With a $35 billion economy, low taxes, a vast multi-modal transportation system, highly skilled workforce and excellent educational institutions, Anne Arundel County is the premier location to do business.

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In the Spotlight

Forms and Publications

Name	Type	More Information
911 System Survey Your comments will be used to evaluate and improve the quality of service provided by our organization.	Form (Online)
Alarm Registration Form Register your home or business alarm	Form (Online)
Applicant Fingerprinting Fingerprinting Application	Form (PDF)
Cell Site Simulator Usage Letter issued by Anne Arundel County Police Department	Publication
Civilian Ride Along Program Ride Along Release Form This release form must be completed & given to a shift supervisor before any ride along may begin	Form (PDF)	ride along program
Cold Case Tip Form If you have any information that can help us solve one of our cold cases please use the form below.	Form (Online)
Community Policing Program Annual Report Anne Arundel County Police Department's 2019 Community Policing Program Annual Report	Report	Community Relations
Crime Reporting Form To report a crime in progress or an emergency, please dial 9-1-1	Form (Online)
Heroin/Opioid Overdose Map Weekly map displaying heroin overdoses in Anne Arundel County, MD.	Map
Report Suspicious Activity or Persons Please use this form to submit an official record of suspicious persons, activities or vehicles to the Anne Arundel County Police Department.	Form (Online)
Request a Court Date You may request a court date for your violation	Form (Online)
Reserve Officer Application The Reserve Officer is a uniformed assistant to the Anne Arundel County Police in areas such as Traffic Control, Fingerprinting, Administrative Duties, Dignitary Details and Community Relations Functions.	Form (PDF)
Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) Application The VIPS Program is designed to involve civilian volunteers in non-enforcement roles within the Anne Arundel County Police Department.	Form (PDF)