The Maryland State Police Alumni Association, Inc. (MSPAA)was formed in 1960. The purpose was to form a body of former and current members of the Maryland State Police in a bond of good fellowship, to promote a closer professional and social union among them and to assist and promote the Maryland State Police. The Alumni Association is primarily made up of retired and former Maryland State Troopers. Retirees and former members of the Department who have served five (5) years or more are classed as regular members. These are the only voting members. See below for the various classes of membership. Active members of the Maryland State Police may also join the the Alumni Association and become regular members when they retire. Associate members are police officers from other law enforcement agencies in the State of Maryland and around the country. Retired MSP civilian employees may also become associate members as well as other civilians who desire to support the association. There are five elected regular members, known as the Board of Governors, who serve the Association for a two year term. There are six standing committees and eight special committees (see committee pages) that assist in the operation of the association. The Alumni Association normally meets six times a year at luncheons held around the State of Maryland. Some social events take place between meetings. Spouses are always invited. "The Alumni News" is a popular newsletter of the Alumni Association that is mailed to all its members around the State and country. The Maryland State Police Museum (See Museum page) is located at the Maryland State Police Headquarters in Pikesville, Maryland. It is operated by the Museum Curator who is a retiree and member of the MSPAA. The Alumni Association has a special fund set aside to help operate our museum. There are four classes of membership in the Maryland State Police Alumni Association. They are: "Regular Members" - Those who have served a minimum of five (5) years as a sworn, uniformed member of the Maryland State Police. "Sworn Members" - Those who presently serve as a uniformed member of the Maryland State Police. "Associate Members" - Those who have served less than the minimum five (5) years as a sworn, uniformed member of the Maryland State Police, other law enforcement officers and those members of the community in good standing, who support law enforcement and are interested in participating in the MSPAA,Inc. "Widowed Members" - Those whose deceased spouses were law enforcement officers who held regular membership in the MSPAA, Inc. The Membership Committee Chairman of the Alumni Association can be reached by e-mail by pressing on his name. Van Holmes Select from the menu below to visit the rest of our web pages: Happenings Trooper of the Year Contact Us Florida 2009 Elected Officers Museum Cruise 2008 Standing Comm Class of 1958 Ocean City 2008 Special Comm Trivia MSP Retirements MSP History Links Monthly Breakfast MSPAA History Hoax & Chain Letters MSPAA Info Fallen Heroes   New Stuff Memorial GUEST BOOK