The Department of Maryland State Police, founded in 1935, is a full-service law enforcement agency that protects residents lives, property and individual rights, as well as maintains peace and order. It undertakes various criminal cases and works with other state, local and federal agencies to ensure public safety. The Department of Maryland State Police operates a police museum that features a collection of artifacts, photographs, and videotaped and oral historical items related to the police department. The department handles issues related to drug abuse, animal control, fingerprinting, sexual offenses, shoplifting, identity theft, and traffic and parking law enforcement. The Department of Maryland State Police, with a location in Cumberland, Md., conducts child s car seat and vehicle safety inspections, as well as provides accident reports and sexual offender registries.