Uniform and Equipment
The Maryland State Police uniform has remained the same since 1951. The standard Trooper uniform consists of olive pants with a black stripe down the side. A tan colored button-up shirt is worn, with long sleeves in winter and short sleeves in summer. A black tie is worn with the long-sleeve shirt. Some Troopers also wear black Commando Sweaters in cold weather. Class A uniforms consist of a dress blouse and Sam Browne belt. The ranks of Trooper First Class, Corporal, Sergeant, and First Sergeant wear yellow chevrons showing their rank on both sleeves.
A felt Stetson hat is worn in the winter months with a long sleeve shirt and tie, and a straw Stetson is worn in the summer months with the short sleeve shirt.
The Maryland State Police, along with the Virginia State Police, the West Virginia State Police, the Massachusetts State Police, and the Minnesota State Patrol, is one of the few police agencies to wear a badge directly over their shirt pocket.
Maryland State Police troopers are currently issued the Beretta PX4 Storm chambered in 40 S&W and some are issued a Remington 870. Recently, Troopers graduating the Academy have been issued the Glock 22. Certain troopers, based on experience are issued the following specialized weapons: Colt M16-A1 and the Colt AR-15.
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