To report an emergency, call 911
To report a non-emergency crime or suspicious activity, call 301-932-2222
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711 (MD) or 1-800-201-7165 (Voice)
- Headquarters: 301-609-6400
- La Plata District Station: 301-932-2222
- Indian Head District Station: 301-743-2222
- Waldorf District Station: 301-932-7777
- Charles County Detention Center: 301-932-3100
- Warrant/Fugitive Unit: 301-932-3065
- Child Support Unit: 301-932-3059
- Domestic Violence Unit: 301-932-3066
- Community Organizer: 301-932-3080
- Human Resources: 301-609-6417
- Media Relations Office: 301-609-6557
- Red Light Camera Program: 301-932-3519
- Recruiting: 301-609-5933
To contact an officer about an investigation, call the automated officer voice mail system at 301-609-3282 to leave the officer a voice mail message. You will be required to enter the officer’s ID number (the three-digit badge identification number). Detectives cannot be reached via the voice mail system. To contact a detective, call 301-609-6400.
Please remember officers and detectives work rotating shifts and may not be available to respond to your call right away. If your message is urgent and needs immediate attention, call your local district station:
- La Plata: 301-932-2222
- Indian Head: 301-743-2222
- Waldorf: 301-932-7777
If you are calling about an emergency situation, call 911.
Peace and protective orders may be obtained from the Charles County Circuit Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. Peace and protective orders may be obtained from the District Court Commissioner, located at the Charles County District Court, on weeknights after 4:30 p.m., weekends, and holidays.
For more information about filing a peace or protective order, visit our Crime Victims Support page.
Citizens who are concerned about non-emergency, on-going traffic problems such as vehicles consistently speeding on a particular road may report their concerns to the Traffic Operations Unit by calling 301-932-3062. Citizens may report abandoned vehicles by calling:
- La Plata District Station: 301-932-2222
- Indian Head District Station: 301-743-2222
- Waldorf District Station: 301-932-7777
Or you can also send an email to trafficoperations@ccso.us.
Anyone who witnesses a traffic offense should contact the CCSO immediately by calling one of the district stations. In an emergency, dial 911.
When reporting traffic offenses, be sure to include as much information about the offending vehicle as possible, including its make, model, color, tag number, location, and direction of travel.
Please click here for Frequently Asked Questions regarding body-worn cameras.
If you are moving to Charles County and are interested in learning about crime statistics in a particular neighborhood, please visit our Crime section for access to searchable information regarding calls for service. If you require additional information, you may submit a Freedom of Information Act request. (See “Access Public Records”)
In addition to reviewing crime statistics, the CCSO recommends new residents visit the neighborhood at different times of the day and night and chat with residents who already live there to determine whether the neighborhood is suitable. The CCSO is prohibited from offering its opinions of neighborhoods.
In an effort to continue providing the business community with a high level of service from the Charles County Emergency Services organizations (Sheriff’s Office, Fire and EMS), we are seeking your assistance in gathering or updating information pertaining to your business in the event of an emergency. The information provided on this form will be entered into our computer system, kept confidential, and only be used in case of an emergency.
Once complete, please forward the form to Corporal Bourgeois at BourgeoisM@ccso.us, by fax to 301-609-6585, or by mail to:
Charles County Sheriff’s Office
C/O Crime Prevention Unit
P.O. Box 189
La Plata, MD 20646
We appreciate your help in our efforts to continue to improve our services.
Communication Services for CCDC Detainees: Bid #2025-003
Please note the revised bid proposal return date has been extended to June 20, 2025, by 10:00am. Please kindly have the revised bid proposal returned to Susan Auth auths@ccso.us.
Uniform & Related Equipment Request for Proposal: Bid #2025-004
Under certain circumstances, citizens and businesses may request an additional police presence around their homes or commercial establishments for a specified period of time. Please complete a Patrol Check Request form and return it to your district station, where the commander will review it and advise you whether your request is approved.
Citizens often request to participate in ride-alongs with patrol officers. To request a ride-along, please complete a Ride-Along packet and return it to a District Commander.
The CCSO only conducts background investigations for CCSO and County Government applicants. If you need a background investigation for a security clearance or other purposes, contact the Maryland State Police at 301-392-1200 or visit the MSP website.
Please note: The CCSO provides fingerprinting services.
The CCSO offers vehicle visor cards to help officers and deaf or hard-of-hearing citizens communicate effectively during traffic stops or other situations involving law enforcement. The cards, which were created as part of a collaboration between the CCSO, the Advocacy Support League, and Southern Maryland Interpreting Service, are designed to be kept in a vehicle’s visor, ensuring they are quickly accessible by the driver.
The cards notify the officer that the person is deaf or hard of hearing and that the person’s failure to cooperate with verbal commands means the person does not hear the officer. The cards are also used to make officers aware that the person cannot read lips; that pointing a flashlight in the person’s face during nighttime traffic stops will prevent the person from seeing any gestures; and that a Qualified Interpreter must be provided upon request to ensure effective communication.
The cards provide the phone number for the Southern Maryland Interpreting Service and also important information for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals to remember if they are pulled over by law enforcement.
To obtain a Deaf Visor Card, visit any of our District Stations.
To commend an officer or employee for exceptional service, you may e-mail commendations@ccso.us or write to Sheriff Berry at:
Charles County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Troy D. Berry
PO Box 189
La Plata, MD 20646-0189
Formal complaints can be filed at any District Station in person, by mail, or by telephone. All complaints will be handled confidentially and are assigned to the commander of the accused officer or employee. Download the complaint form (Spanish version) and mail your completed form to:
Charles County Sheriff’s Office
Office of Professional Responsibility
PO Box 189
La Plata, MD 20646-0189
Completed complaint forms may also be submitted in person at any District Station. The Office of Professional Responsibility oversees all internal investigations to ensure thoroughness and fairness.
Click the link below to see any scheduled proceedings:
Payments for Red Light Citations may be made in person at the Charles County Treasurer’s Office located at 3670 Leonardtown Road, Suite 105, in Waldorf. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, excluding holidays.
Payments may also be mailed to:
Charles County Treasurer’s Office
Red Light Citations
PO Box 1660
Waldorf, MD 20604-1660
Additionally, payments may be made online at the Charles County Government website.
For more information on the Red Light Camera Program, visit this page.