ByMichael D
It is with great sadness to inform you of the death of retired Sergeant Donald C. Welker who passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the age of 58. Retired Sergeant Welker served the Maryland State Police from 01-26-86 to 2-1-2010, when he retired with 24 years of service. CELEBRATION OF LIFERetired Sergeant Donald…
ByMichael D
The Maryland Department of State Police will host our annual Fallen Heroes Ceremony on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Pikesville, Maryland. MSP retirees and guests are invited to attend this special memorial ceremony which will commence at 11 a.m. at the Maryland State Police Memorial in the quadrangle of the Headquarters complex. 1201 Reisterstown Rd,…
ByMichael D
Governor Moore held a press conference on 2/23/2023 and made the following public safety announcements: · Public safety stretched remarkably thin. · Recruitment and retention down. · Today the average class size is 35. New Trooper Applications dropped from 4,000 per class in 2019 to now, fewer than 1,000 in 2022. · Last year, 80 troopers left employment and only 47 joined…
ByMichael D
Friday, February 10, 2023 @ 1800-2200 hours Easton Elks Lodge502 Dutchman’s Ln., Easton, MD 21601 Colonel Woodrow W. “Jerry” Jones III is retiring after 35 Years of Hard Work and Dedication Please join us as we honor Colonel JonesTickets are $50 per person. For more information & tickets please click the button below. If you have questions,…
ByMichael D
As state officials and proud family members looked on, 39 trooper candidates took an oath to serve and protect the people of Maryland as they officially joined the ranks during the graduation ceremony for the Maryland State Police 153rd Trooper Candidate Class. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3wU4UFR WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OiLzMtea4M
ByMichael D
On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, the Maryland State Police will be holding a graduation ceremony for their 153rd Trooper Candidate Class. These men and women will have spent 27 weeks preparing themselves for an exciting and rewarding career in law enforcement. The members of the 153rd Class are extremely proud of their accomplishments and eager…
ByMichael D
July 21, 2021 The Power of Planning and PartnershipsBY: JAMES E. DECOURCEY, CAPTAIN; ROBERT G. IMAN, LIEUTENANT; AND TRAVIS A. NELSON, SERGEANT, MARYLAND STATE POLICE Reprinted from Police Chief Magazine, Vol. 2021, No. July, page(s) 78, 2021.Copyright © held by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Inc., 44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 200, Alexandria,…
ByMichael D
May 21, 2021 Ten years ago today, May 21, 2011, we lost an American Hero. One of Maryland’s Finest.Today, we honor Fallen Hero TFC Shaft Hunter. He was devoted to his faith, family, and friends. Shaft was an outstanding trooper and K9 handler for many years. We will never forget.Family and friends joined today to…
ByMichael D
February 10, 2021 We would like to honor the Maryland State Police during the month of February in recognition of Black History Month. We celebrate the accomplishments of our great leaders in the department, current and retired. We recognize the first African American Maryland State Trooper, Milton Taylor, who achieved the rank of Captain before…
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