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Aberdeen Police Department - Harford County, Maryland

The Aberdeen Police Department started as a single appointed bailiff with the incorporation of the town charter back in 1892. The law enforcement remained a one-man job until the 1940's when the compliment of officers was increased to a total of three sworn Officers. In 1965, when the APD Chief of Police Ben Ray (appointed as a town Bailiff, serving from 1919–1965) retired, the compliment was up to 16 sworn officers. The agency has expanded in personnel and duties and now includes a comprehensive force of police officers, detectives, K-9, and other special operations and support staff. Today, the agency is authorized 44 sworn personnel and serves a population of 16,250 people within approximately 7 square miles.

Below are some vintage photos and articles of this agency from days gone by... Enjoy!

First known photo of one of Aberdeen's original Town Constables, Off. John Temple (center of group).

Chief Ben Ray is second from the left.

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