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Homeland Security
The purpose for the Homeland Security Unit within the Maryland Natural Resources Police is to
coordinate and assist in the evaluation of the Agency’s capabilities, weaknesses in resources,
personnel, training and current policies in relationship to identified Homeland Security targets
and issues. NRP is the lead law enforcement agency for maritime incidents on Maryland
waterways that do not fall under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
or the United States Coast Guard. The Homeland Security Unit has undertaken a variety of
activities that have helped to strengthen Maryland’s maritime homeland security.
Examples of these activities include:
- Maryland Water Watch Program – This program promotes use of the Chesapeake, and allows for citizens to call in suspicious activity.
- Port of Baltimore Harbor Coordination and Safety Committee – MNRP has partnered with this organization to work together in the Port area for the coordination of safety related issues
- Member Salisbury Mutual Aid Group (SMAG) – this group consist of emergency responders from industry, state, county, and local governments that provides mutual aid within Wicomico County and neighboring jurisdictions during emergencies
- Member Potomac River Rescue Association (PRRA)
- Member of Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council (ATAC)
- Member State Evacuation Task Force
- Member Maryland’s Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Steering Committee
- Maryland Critical Infrastructure Steering Committee
- Maritime Tactical Operations Group (MTOG)
Maryland’s Natural Resources Police
are taking an active role in combating terrorism in the State of Maryland.
You too can help by reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement personnel.
The following could be indicators of potential terrorist activity:
- Suspicious attempts to buy or charter vessels using large cash payments.
- Vessels operating at night without running lights.
- Loading or unloading activity dockside at unusual hours.
- Immediate modifications or repairs to vessels demanded without regard to cost.
- Communications between a boat and shore by unusual means (lights, flags, etc.).
- Vessels riding excessively low in the water.
- Improper of false registration numbers.
- Suspicious activity around large commercial vessels (freighters, tankers, etc.) including off-loading of persons and packages on to small boats.
- Unusual diving activity around vessels, wharfs, bridges, dams, etc.
- Abandoned or unattended vessels or vehicles in or near unusual locations or near key facilities or public areas.
- Suspicious filming activity near public or key facilities.
- The throwing or recovering of items into/onto the waterways or shoreline.
Report Suspicious Activity
1-800-492-TIPS
VHF-FM Channel 16
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Chesapeake Bay Safety
and Environmental Hotline:
1-877-22-4-R-BAY
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Homeland Security Commander: Captain Charles Santerre
Assistant Commander: Lt. Dave Larsen
Supervisor: Sgt. John Massey
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