Frequently Asked Questions

The Cheverly Police Department provides 24-hour coverage to the Town, however, the administrative offices are only open weekdays, from 9 am until 5 pm.

In the case of an Emergency - Dial 911

The non-emergency telephone number for calls for service or police response is 301-352-1200, 24 hours a day. The Prince George's County, Combined Public Safety Communications Facility, dispatches Cheverly police units for calls within the town.

The general administrative telephone number for the police department is 301-341-1055. This telephone is answered on weekdays, from 7 am until 7 pm, and on Saturdays, from 8 am until 4 pm.

Yes, we would be glad to check on your home. You can notify the police department of your absence, and schedule a house check by either:

• Contacting the office at 301-341-1055.
• Downloading the House Check Form and returning it to the Cheverly Police Department either in person or by mail.
• Submitting a House Check Form directly to the Police Department via email.

The police department sells The Club at a cost to all town residents. The Club can be purchased at the police station on weekdays, from 7 am until 7 pm, and on Saturdays, from 8 am until 4 pm.

Citizens are encouraged to participate in the police department's Ride-Along program. The Ride-Along program provides an opportunity for citizens to get to know their police officers, to provide citizens interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to examine the job and to educate the community about the responsibilities of police officers. Citizens learn what to expect if they ever have a need to call for police assistance and officers get an opportunity to get to know community members.

Participants are required to sign a waiver and an acknowledgment of Ride-Along rules, with persons under the age of 16 requiring a parent's signature. Ride-Alongs must first be approved by a police department supervisor. To begin the process of scheduling a Ride-Along, please contact the Cheverly Police Department at 301-341-1055.

Report copies, such as crime or accident reports, are provided to persons who have a legitimate interest in the event that generated the report. They are available at the police station for a Fee:

• Incident Reports are $5 (No charge for victims of the incident)
• Accident Reports are $10

Some reports, specifically accident reports, may not be available for up to 72 hours after the time of the incident.

All Maryland Uniform Citations, with the exception of Red Light and Speed Camera violations, Cheverly parking citations, and Cheverly municipal infractions, must be paid to the District Court of Maryland. Instructions for these payments are included on the back of such citations.

• Red Light camera violations must be paid directly to the Town of Cheverly, either by mail or in person at the police station, online on the Violation Info website, or over the phone at 866-790-4111.
• Speed Camara violations must be paid directly to the Town of Cheverly, either by mail or in person at the police station or online on the IP360 Webpay website.
• Cheverly parking citations and municipal infractions must be paid directly to the Town of Cheverly, either by mail or in person at the police station, or online on the GovPayNow website.

Violations that are older than 60 days, or that have been flagged by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration or by the Town-appointed collections agency, cannot be paid by check if paid at the station. Documents that will lift MVA flags or collection summons will be issued by the police department at that time.

The Cheverly Police Department is located next to the Cheverly Town Hall at 6401 Forest Road, Cheverly, Prince George's County, Maryland 20785.

From the MD 95 Beltway

Take MD 295 (Baltimore-Washington Parkway) south to MD 202 (Landover Road), exiting off onto the right ramp. Turn left on MD 202, proceed approximately 2 blocks, and turn right onto Cheverly Avenue. Follow Cheverly Avenue approximately a mile to Forest Road. Make a left turn onto Forest Road and follow the same to the Town Hall / Police Department located at 6401 Forest Road. The Police Department occupies a separate building to the right as you enter the Town Park complex.

From Washington, DC & Locations South

From DC 395, Howard Road, and/or New York Avenue, take DC 295 south into Maryland. Continue south on MD295 (Baltimore-Washington Parkway) to MD 202 (Landover Road), exiting off onto the right ramp. Turn right on MD 202, proceed approximately 1 block, and turn right onto Cheverly Avenue. Follow Cheverly Avenue approximately a mile to Forest Road. Make a left turn onto Forest Road and follow the same to the Town Hall / Police Department located at 6401 Forest Road. The Police Department occupies a separate building to the right as you enter the Town Park complex.

Alternative Routes

• From MD 95, take westbound U.S. 50 (John Hanson Highway) to MD 202 (Landover Road), exiting off on the right ramp. Turn right onto Landover Road and follow Cheverly Avenue on the left. Forest Road will be on the left.
• From MD 295, take eastbound U.S. 50 (John Hanson Highway) to Columbia Park Road, exiting onto the right ramp. Turn left onto Columbia Park Road, and after approximately 1 block, turn right onto Cheverly Avenue. Forest Road will be on the right.