FAQS

Questions and Answers about
The Maryland Coalition of Police and Deputy Sheriffs

Q. What is MCOPS?

A. MCOPS stands for the The Maryland Coalition of Police and Deputy Sheriffs. It is an organization whose goal is to assist all working law enforcement officers in Maryland.

Q. What is MCOPS purpose?

A. MCOPS is a labor organization that was established to provide one united voice for Maryland's law enforcement officers. Our goal is to improve wages, hours and working conditions as well as to increase the recognition of the professionalism of law enforcement in Maryland. We also provide training and consultation to our member locals and individual LEO's. Finally, we work on a state level to introduce and support legislation which is beneficial to all of Maryland's law enforcement officers and oppose legislation that reduces benefits to law enforcement.

Q. What is MCOPS political affiliation?

A. MCOPS has no particular political affiliation.   On a state or local level, MCOPS supports anyone who supports the needs of working police officers and deputy sheriffs (not necessarily those who say they are pro-law enforcement).  We support those who help us accomplish our goals and objectives.