Boonsboro Police Department
Boonsboro Police Department
241 Potomac Street
241 Potomac Street
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
8AM to 4PM for Administrative Assistance
The Department Front Lobby and Direct Line to Police Dispatch are open 24 hours
911 (To Dispatch Police)
301-432-6838 (Non-emergency Office Phone Number)
The Department Front Lobby and Direct Line to Police Dispatch are open 24 hours
911 (To Dispatch Police)
301-432-6838 (Non-emergency Office Phone Number)
- Dave Rizer, Chief of Police
- James Rogers, Assistant Chief of Police - Lieutenant
- Rob Whittington, Police Sergeant
- Jim Sword, Police Officer First Class
- Billy Gilbert, Police Officer
- Amy Rudy, Operations Manager
Email: admin@boonsboropolice-md.com
The Boonsboro Police Department has issued a Public Service Announcement (PSA) regarding changes to its dispatch policy and phone system as of January 2026. These updates are intended to prioritize officer safety and ensure more efficient emergency response. 
Mandatory 911 for Dispatch: All requests for a Police Officer to be dispatched must now go through the Emergency Communications Center (911) New Automated Phone System: When calling the Boonsboro Police Department, a new automated prompt will offer two options: Press #1: For Police Assistance (911 immediate dispatch) Press #2: To talk to office staff for administrative matters Automatic Transfers: If you select option #2 but request Police services during the call, staff will immediately transfer you to the Emergency Communications Center (911) Recommendation: If you believe you may need Police services, PLEASE call 911 directly and skip calling the Boonsboro Police Department For non-emergency administrative assistance, the Boonsboro Police Department office remains available Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, at 301-432-6838History
The Town of Boonsboro has a long history of providing police protection to it’s citizens. The Boonsboro Police Department was in existence until around 1980 at which time it was dissolved and the Town contracted through the Maryland State Police for a “Resident Trooper”. This program was in effect until around 1994 when they changed to a Resident Deputy through the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. In May of 2005 the Mayor and Council decided that due to the growth and projected growth of the Town, it was time to initiate it’s own police force.
Mission Statement
It shall be the mission of the Boonsboro Police Department to support the Constitution of the United States of America and the State of Maryland. To uphold and enforce the laws of the State of Maryland and the Town of Boonsboro in a fair and impartial manner without bias or favoritism.
To protect the Town’s residents and property from violence, unrest, harm, deception and intimidation to the best of our abilities.
This will be accomplished through aggressive and visible patrols in an attempt to deter illegal actions, thoroughly investigate any criminal behavior in a concerted and cooperative effort, and maintain an excellent quality of life within the community.