We, the Law Enforcement Officers of the United States and the State of Maryland, convinced that it is in the best interest of our members, hereby unite under the name of the MARYLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY POLICE LODGE #34, OF THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, INC. This lodge is formed to promote more personal and efficient operation between the Law Enforcement Officers of this lodge and state, and to foster enforcement of law and order; to encourage social, charitable, and educational activities among Law Enforcement Officers.

We the members, do hereby pledge to increase the efficiency of the Law Enforcement profession and thus more firmly establish the confidence of the public in the services dedicated to the protection of life and property.