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Welcome to our home page and thanks for looking in.  We are the Memphis International Airport Police Department (M.A.P.D.), a premier law enforcement agency dedicated to providing the highest level of services to those we serve.  This site will give you a brief overview of the Department's philosophy and mission.

 The Memphis International Airport Police Department and staff are honored to serve you during your travel needs throughout the country.  The events of September 11, 2001 certainly impacted our nation with a devastating effect on the economic infrastructure of many corporations and industries.  However, none has been so negatively affected as the aviation industry.

 Because of the catastrophe of September 11, 2001, the airline industry took a nosedive in all areas of its operations, however providing excellent service to the traveling public under these unfortunate circumstances, remains our utmost priority.   As an integral part of the aviation service industry, the Airport Police Department is committed to first-rate assistance to our valued customers.  The Airport Police Department constantly strives for perfection as we seek to improve our cache of public servants to the tenants, traveling public and employees of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority.  Through increased recruitment and training programs, we ensure that the Airport Police Department staff attains the highest degree of ethical standards and professionalism.

 In order to maintain our professional edge, the Memphis International Airport Police Department is a member of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (C.A.L.E.A.), a national certification program for law enforcement agencies.  This is a distinction shared by only 2% of the law enforcement agencies worldwide. Consequently, maintaining this official recognition confirms that our department must adhere to strict rules and guidelines governing our policies, procedures, practices and processes. Even more, by participation in C.A.L.E.A., the Airport Police Department undergoes a rigorous audit every three years to ensure compliance of all applicable standards. 

 Finally, as Chief of Public Safety, it is my privilege to be of service to you in any capacity.   It is the goal of the Airport Police Department to meet and exceed your expectations for service in every area. We are fully committed to the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority’s (M.S.C.A.A.) mission of being a world-class airport with all of the services and amenities available to you as a premiere civil aviation facility.

Sincerely,

Robert Vester

Chief of Public Safety