Lt. Governor Miller Cuts Ribbon On New Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack And Forensic Sciences Division-Berlin
Maryland’s new 30,000-square-foot State Police Barrack ‘V’ and Forensic Sciences Division–Berlin is now open in Worcester County. According to the Maryland State Police, the facility, visible from U.S. Route 50, incorporates best practices in public safety design, addresses deficiencies of the former barrack and crime laboratory, and includes a 4,940-square-foot garage. The building will house civilian and sworn personnel from the Field Operations Bureau and Criminal Enforcement Division, along with staff from the Forensic Sciences Division. Lt. Governor Aruna K. Miller joined Maryland Department of State Police Secretary Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr., and Department of General Services Secretary Atif T. Chaudhry for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The project officially broke ground in April 2023.
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“This state-of-the-art facility features a cutting-edge police barrack and forensic laboratory,
reflecting this administration’s continued commitment to supporting the dedicated men and women of the Maryland State Police with the modern tools they need to protect and serve our communities,” said Maryland Department of General Services Secretary Atif Chaudhry. “This barrack is more than just a structure — it stands as a symbol of our investment in the people of the Eastern Shore. Over the past two years, our department has worked closely with the Maryland State Police to design and build a 21st-century facility that will support this region for generations to come.”
The new barrack design is in compliance with the International Green Construction Code to achieve energy efficiency and sustainability goals as outlined by the Department of General Services. The building is equipped with LED lighting and occupancy sensors as well as an efficient variable refrigerant volume HVAC system with dedicated outdoor air supply units, which incorporate heat recovery systems. Utilization of natural gas equipment is kept to a minimum. The project also provides two EV charging stations for state operated vehicles. The barrack, laboratory, and garage are ADA compliant.
The general contractor for the project was Keller Brothers from Mount Airy, Maryland. Their
construction team includes subcontractors from the Eastern Shore including Hancock & Sons for mechanical and plumbing work and Lywood Electric for electrical work. Other major work was accomplished within the States’s 30% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 10% veteran participation goals. The design team was Manns Woodward Studios, a White Marsh-based architectural firm well-versed in public safety architecture.
The Department of General Services is responsible for essential services and programs administered on behalf of the state, including but not limited to procuring goods and services; designing, building, leasing, managing and maintaining facilities; leading energy conservation efforts; administering the state’s Capital Grants Program; and providing essential services such as inventory control, disposition of surplus property and records management. The Department of General Services Maryland Capitol Police maintains safety and security with statewide jurisdiction in state-owned buildings, state leased facilities, and surrounding areas.