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	The Maryland State Police was adapted from the British legal system, Maryland used sheriffs and constables to enforce laws until 1914 when a Corps of Motorcycle Officers was established under the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to enforce motor vehicle laws throughout Maryland. Read More
	Created in 1969, the Department of Natural Resources works to ensure the preservation, development, water use, and enjoyment of Maryland's natural resources for the greatest benefit to the state and its citizens. Read More
	With a strength of over 295 officers, the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP), vested with all powers conferred upon police officers of the State, is an enforcement arm of the Department of Natural Resources. Read More
	The Department of General Services Police became an independent unit in April of 2003. Through both its Annapolis and Baltimore Detachments, the Police provide security for the Annapolis and Baltimore state office centers. In Annapolis, the General Service Police guard 19 buildings, 5 parking garages, 11 parking lots, and demonstrations held on state property. Read More
	The Office of State Fire Marshal was first created in 1894 to investigate suspicious fires throughout the State. In 1997 the State Fire Marshal and the State Fire Prevention Commission were transferred from the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to the Department of State Police. Read More
	Created in 1969, and today with over 2,000 positions, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) promotes the health of all Maryland citizens by providing health and support services. Read More
	The Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (DLLR) transitioned from the 1916 reorganized State Board of Labor and Statistics, which was empowered to mediate labor disputes and enforce laws concerning hours of work and employment of women and minors. Read More
	The Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), today with over 1,500 employees, had a humble beginning in 1910 when the office of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles was authorized to issue driver licenses and from 1914 through 1935 employed Motorcycle Deputies to enforce traffic laws. Read More