To request a copy of a police report or body camera footage, please submit a public information request form to our office, located at 505 Railroad Avenue, Centreville, MD. Requests may also be submitted by emailing the form to dbecker@qac.org
Please click on the below link to download the Public Information Request form.
All emergency and non-emergency calls for police assistance are answered and dispatched by the Queen Anne's County Department of Emergency Services. Calls for service are NOT dispatched on a ” first come, first served” basis. They are dispatched according to their priority.
The most serious and life-threatening calls are dispatched first. Due to call volume and available staff, there may be times when all deputies are busy. If that occurs, your request for assistance will be answered in as timely a manner as possible.
The Queen Anne's County Office of the Sheriff is proud to support our community. If you would like to request a Deputy to attend your event, give safety presentations, or speak to your local organization, please contact our office and ask to speak to 1/Sgt. Sewell or Ms. Kimbles.
You may also submit a request by emailing lbkimbles@qac.org
We kindly ask that you provide as much advance notice as possible as requests are frequent and handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
We look forward to partnering with you!
If you feel your neighborhood or a specific area would benefit from additional patrols due to concerns such as speeding, ongoing disturbances, or suspicious activity, you can request extra enforcement by calling our office at 410-758-0770.
We welcome community input and will do our best to respond to requests based on availability and public safety priorities.
The fee schedule for civil service papers is as follow:
- $5 Per person for landlord/ tenant papers.
- $40 Per household for papers regarding property.
- $60 Per person being served for all other civil papers.
Yes. Fingerprinting services are available Monday - Friday 8AM-8PM, by appointment only. Please call our office at 410-758-0770 to schedule an appointment.
The fee for this service will vary based on the type of background check that is being requested. We accept check, money order, cash (MUST be exact amount as we do not keep change on hand), and credit cards. There is a service charge added for all credit card transactions.
Anyone over the age of 18 must provide a valid government-issued photo ID. Anyone under the age of 18 may use a valid school ID. In addition, the customer must provide an Agency Authorization code and ORI number.
- $60 - Full Background Check (State and Federal)
- $45 - State Only
- $45 - FBI Only
- $20 - Per Ink card
IMPORTANT: Please allow 48 hours before submitting your application for HQL and/or Conceal and Carry online after your fingerprints have been taken at the Sheriff’s Office.
To expedite the fingerprint process, please complete the Fingerprint Form and bring it with you during your appointment.
Peace Orders and Protective Orders are civil orders issued by a judge. You may qualify for one or the other, not both. The relationship between you and the person you're filing the order against generally determines which order applies.
Comparing Protective and Peace Orders
Peace Order or Protective Order, Which One?
To report suspected drug activity, please make a report with the Duty Officer at 410-758-0770.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you may:
- Call the Anonymous Tip Line at 410-758-6666
- Email Sheriff-Info@qac.org
Tips may also be submitted via the Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Free Mobile App, available on iOS and Android.
Queen Anne's County does not currently have a county-wide noise ordinance. However, disturbances may still be addressed by contacting the Sheriff's Office non-emergency line at 410-758-0770.
Golf Carts, ATVs, and dirt bikes are not permitted on public roads in Queen Anne's County. Operating these vehicles on roadways may result in citations and the towing of the vehicle.
Low Speed Vehicles, however, are permitted to be driven on public roads when they meet specific requirements. Please note that some Golf Carts and LSVs may appear similar in nature.
LSVs:
- Are four-wheeled and have a top speed of 25mph.
- Include the following safety features: a windshield, headlights, turn signals, brake lights, and seatbelts.
- Are titled and registered through the Maryland Department of Transportation.
LSV drivers must also possess a valid driver's license, and LSVs may only be operated on roads with a posted speed limit under 30mph.
Yes we can. The Queen Anne's County Office of the Sheriff accepts pills, liquids, and illegal drugs for destruction 24/7/365, no questions asked. Sharps cannot be accepted. You can submit these items for disposal by visiting our office at 505 Railroad Avenue, Centreville, MD.
The Office of the Sheriff also participates in both the spring and fall National Drug Takeback Day, an event dedicated to removing unneeded, unused, or expired medication out of our community. Those events take place in April and in October. Smaller collections take place throughout the year.
If you have further questions you can call our office at 410-758-0770.
Yes, the Queen Anne's County Office of the Sheriff has a volunteer Auxiliary Deputy program as well as a volunteer Bike Patrol. Both positions assist with community events, providing information to community members, providing traffic and crowd support, and more.
While they are not sworn law enforcement officers, they are a valuable part of our operations and help strengthen our connection with the community.
If you're interested in applying please call 1/Sgt. Sewell at 410-758-0770 ext. 1265, or email gsewell@qac.org.
Whether or not your vehicle can be released depends on the reason it was impounded. To determine eligibility, please contact the Duty Officer at 410-758-0770.
If your vehicle is approved for release, you will need to bring the title or registration for the vehicle, and a photo ID of yourself.
Once ownership is verified, you will be issued a vehicle release form, which you must present to the tow company that impounded your vehicle.
There are multiple ways you can stay up to date with the Queen Anne's County Office of the Sheriff. We are on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (X), and Next Door.
Our agency also has a free mobile app, available on iOS and Android. There you can receive emergency alerts, road closure information, upcoming events, report tips, look at wanted individuals, and more. This app can also be found in your app store by searching "Queen Anne Sheriff."
The Queen Anne's County Office of the Sheriff often receives reports from local merchants about losses due to bad checks. If you've received a bad check, we recommend using the Bad Check Program offered by our State's Attorney's Office.
https://www.qacstatesattorney.com/programs-services/bad-check-program/
If you believe a check issued fraudulently, it may be a criminal offense. Visit or contact our office to have a Deputy assist you in the criminal process.
Our Recommendations:
- Send a certified letter with restricted delivery to the check writer, informing them of your intent to pursue legal action.
- If you don't hear back, be sure to retain the postal receipt - this will be required for prosecution.
- File a police report, or if preferred, you may file charges directly with the District Court Commissioner.
To Help Protect Yourself In the Future:
- Always request a valid photo ID when accepting a check.
- Record the ID number on the check.
- Compare the check writer's name and address to the ID.
The Queen Anne's County Office of the Sheriff currently operates two sub stations: one located on Piney Narrows Road in Chester, and another on South Church Street in Sudlersville.
Please note, these sub stations are not regularly staffed. They serve as workspaces for Deputies to conduct investigations, complete reports, make phone calls, and meet with individuals as needed.
No. All money from citations goes into the General Fund of Maryland, it is not paid directly to our office.