Maine State Police

About Maine State Police

The Maine State Police is the statewide law enforcement agency of the State of Maine, operating under the Department of Public Safety. The agency is responsible for highway patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and public safety services across the state. The Maine State Police website provides information on services, training programs, special units including the dive team and K-9 unit, career opportunities, news releases, and online services such as background check requests. The agency serves Maine's residents and visitors by maintaining public safety on roads and in communities, working alongside local and federal law enforcement partners to uphold the law and protect the public.