Parks Police Department
Acting Chief Lakeisha Robinson
We are pleased to announce that Captain Lakeisha Robinson will serve as Acting Park Police Chief, effective Friday, August 1, 2025, following the retirement of Chief Darryl McSwain. Chief McSwain’s last day of service with the Park Police will be Thursday, July 31, 2025. We thank him for his dedicated leadership and service, and we look forward to Captain Robinson’s continued contributions in this new role as we move forward with the recruitment and selection process.
Assistant Chief (Captain) Lakeisha Robinson is a seasoned law enforcement professional with over 21 years of service in the Maryland-National Capital Park Police, encompassing both the Prince George’s and Montgomery County Divisions. She began her distinguished career as an officer with the Montgomery County Division and has since held various leadership roles across the agency. Throughout her career, she has served in a variety of capacities, including Patrol Officer, Mounted Officer and Instructor, Patrol and Internal Affairs, and Recruitment Sergeant
Upon her promotion to the rank of Lieutenant with the Prince George’s County Division, Captain Lakeisha Robinson served in the Office of the Chief as the Executive Lieutenant and CALEA Accreditation Manager. In this role, she provided compliance oversight of agency policies and procedures and led the division to its most recent accreditation award. She also served as the Public Information Officer (PIO) and custodian of records for the division. Captain Robinson has spearheaded and contributed to numerous teams and committees within the Prince George’s County Division, including Peer Support, Social Media, the M-NCPPC Diversity Council, the Shatter the Silence on Domestic Violence 5K, and the Christmas in April Program.
In June 2023, Captain Lakeisha Robinson was promoted to the rank of Captain with the Montgomery County Division and assumed the role of Assistant Chief of the Investigative Branch. In this capacity, she led the Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU), Special Assignment Team (SAT), task force officers, crime analysis, and the division’s drone program. In September 2024, she was reassigned as the Assistant Chief of the Operations Branch, where she currently oversees the mounted, motor, canine, and training sections.
Captain Lakeisha Robinson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Public Administration from Northern Arizona University, and an Associate’s degree in Applied Science, Law Enforcement Training, and General Studies from Maricopa Community College.
She is a graduate of the Greater Chesapeake Law Enforcement Executive Development School, the International Association of Chiefs of Police Leadership in Organization Training, and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Regional Leadership Training Program. In addition, she has earned numerous professional training certificates across a wide range of specialized fields.
Captain Lakeisha Robinson is a highly decorated member of the agency, having received multiple awards, including a Leadership Certificate and several commendations for outstanding service.
Assistant Chief, Patrol Branch, Captain Tracy Lieberman
Public Information Officer (PIO)
The Assistant Chief of the Patrol Branch oversees the Patrol Branch, including all six patrol squads (day work, evenings, and midnight) and Community Services Section. The mission of the Patrol Branch is to provide front-line services to our community. Officers assigned to the Patrol Branch are the first to respond to service requests from community members and Commission staff.
The PIO is responsible for communicating with the public, and media, and/or coordinating with other agencies, as necessary, with incident-related information requirements. They develop and release information about the incident to the news media, incident personnel, and other appropriate agencies and organizations.
Assistant Chief, Support Branch, Captain Bryson Evans
The Assistant Chief of the Support Branch oversees the Administrative Section, Communications Section, and Management & Technology Services Sections. The Support Branch is dedicated to providing quality support services to the Division. Our goal is to provide the tools for Division members to do their jobs more efficiently and effectively.
Assistant Chief, Operations Branch, Captain Lakeisha Robinson
The Assistant Chief of the Operations Branch oversees the Special Operations Section (Mounted, Motor, and Marine). The Special Operations Section patrols the regional parks and the hiker and biker trails throughout Montgomery County using horses, motorcycles, and boats. This section also staffs and manages special events with large crowds of people.
Assistant Chief, Investigative Branch, Captain Nicole Adams
The Assistant Chief of the Investigative Branch oversees the Crime Investigation Unit and Special Assignment Team. The Investigative Branch also leads the agency’s participation in Federal/State/Local taskforces.
Daywork, Evening, and Midnight Shift Commanders
Lt. Charles Smith Jr., Lt. Sarah Mikalauskas, and Lt. Francis Wulff
Lt. Francis Wulff, Lt. Sarah Mikalauskas, and Lt. Charles Smith are the commanders for the Daywork, Evening, and Midnight Patrol Shifts.
Investigative Services Section Commander, Lt. Jahbari Smith
The Investigative Services Section investigates crimes against persons and property and follows up on reports taken by Patrol personnel as needed. This section also maintains Crime Scene Evidence Collection equipment and manages Vehicle and Asset Forfeitures. The Investigative Services Section is also responsible for recruitment and applicant investigations. The Special Assignment Team addresses problem park areas through plain clothes and uniformed patrols.
Management & Technology Section Commander, Lt. Caleb Garcia
The M&T Section is committed to providing quality support services to the Division. This section includes technology, communications, evidence/property management, records, information technology, facility management, and fleet management. Mobile data terminals, computer-aided dispatch, and a record management system are interfaced to create a total technological package for the officer on the street.
Support Branch Policy and Planning Commander, Lt. Adam MacLeod
The Support Branch Policy and Planning Section will oversee the daily operations of the Records Section at Park Police and manage the accreditation requirements for the entire agency.
Special Operations Commander, Lt. Myrical Gratton
The Special Operations Section (SOS) patrols the regional parks and the hiker and biker trails throughout Montgomery County using horses, motorcycles, and boats. In addition to patrolling park property, Special Operations officers are often called on for controlling events, search and rescue operations, and dignitary escorts, and specialize in patrolling park areas with limited access.