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(PIKESVILLE, MD) – As part of the Maryland Department of State Police's commitment to its values of integrity, fairness, and service, the MDSP senior leadership team completed the “Leading for Respect and Overview of Federal and State EEO Laws” training on November 28, which focused on preventing discrimination, harassment and retaliation in the workplace. Thank you to the MDSP Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team for coordinating this training with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
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This training, facilitated by USEEOC Outreach and Education Coordinator Terrence Carr, was expanded to include all majors and above and other key leaders within the MDSP, and included best practices for effective organizational leadership, norms for workplace behaviors, as well as a coaching model. This is another demonstration of our dedication to building and maintaining trust and legitimacy in Maryland's 21st century law enforcement and supports Governor Moore's commitment to defend the rights, freedoms, and dignity of all Marylanders. |
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(PIKESVILLE, MD) -- Maryland State Police honored 13 individuals – 5 sworn and 8 civilian employees – with the Department’s Freedom Award during a ceremony held on Nov. 9 at the MSP Museum in Pikesville.
The Freedom Award was established in 2013 to recognize the troopers and civilians of the Maryland State Police who served in the United States military. Those honored with the Freedom Award include the following individuals:
- Senior Trooper Grzegorz Lapinski (Petty Officer Second Class – U.S. Coast Guard)
- Corporal Blake Meurrens (Sergeant – U.S. Marine Corps)
- Trooper First Class Quincy Pinkney (Airman First Class – U.S. Air Force)
- Senior Trooper Jerico Ninal (Private First Class – U.S. Army)
- Trooper First Class Samuel Morris (Specialist – U.S. Army)
- William Henrickson (Senior Airman – U.S. Air Force)
- John Reininger (Sergeant – U.S. Marine Corps)
- Arlene Major (Specialist - U.S. Army)
- Natalia Glaros (Private First Class – U.S. Army)
- Steven M. Francis (Sergeant – U.S. Marine Corps)
- Michael Burke (Sergeant – U.S. Army)
- Kimberly Brooks (Specialist – U.S. Army)
- Kenneth Mitchell (Petty Office
“Today we come together to express our profound gratitude to a group of exceptional individuals who inspire us all,” said Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr., Maryland Department of State Police Superintendent, at the ceremony. "As we take the time to observe Veterans Day 2023, it’s important to reflect on the service and sacrifice of all our military personnel… Thank you each for your service.”
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(ANNAPOLIS, MD) -- On Nov. 21, Maryland Department of State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr., joined Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, as well as safety advocates from across the state and families who have lost loved ones in car crashes, for the 20th annual Maryland Remembers ceremony in Annapolis.
The ceremony traditionally honors Marylanders who were killed in impaired driving crashes but was expanded this year to remember all victims, regardless of the cause of the crash.
"Working with the Maryland Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office, we will continue our efforts to educate our citizens about dangerous driving habits and conduct statewide traffic safety and enforcement efforts focused on drivers who ignore speed limits or drive aggressively, distracted, or impaired,” Colonel Butler said. “Our success in achieving safer roads depends on the collaboration and partnership of every person in our state.”
Over the past five years in Maryland, there have been more than 32,250 crashes involving drivers impaired by drugs or alcohol, resulting in 14,317 injuries. We are urging motorists to drive responsibly! Avoid distracted, aggressive, or impaired driving.
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Troopers from the Rockville and McHenry barracks were honored to join Special Olympics Maryland at their regional bowling tournaments on Nov. 3 in Gaithersburg and Cumberland, respectively.
Troopers helped present medals to Special Olympic athletes and cheer on all competitors.On behalf of Maryland State Police we want to congratulate all athletes who competed. Congratulations to all of the athletes who advanced to the state bowling championships.
We look forward to seeing all of the athletes at upcoming Special Olympic Maryland events, including the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, set for Feb. 1-3, 2024; and the Maryland State Police Deep Creek Dunk, set for Feb. 24, 2024
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(HUNT VALLEY, MD) -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Maryland recognized 17 Troopers among dozens of law enforcement officers from across the state during the organization's annual awards ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Baltimore in Hunt Valley.
The Troopers were recognized for their outstanding effort in helping combat impaired driving on Maryland roads. Those honored included:
- Trooper First Class Ricardo Canizalez
- Trooper First Class Simon Yu
- Trooper Ethan Harris Sigman
- Corporal Anthony Wallace
- Trooper First Class Samuel Jackson
- Trooper First Class Ricardo Canizalez
- Trooper First Class Nicholas Kline
- Trooper Brandon Salgueiro
- Trooper John Revel III
- Trooper Sedrick Tripp
- Trooper Craig Baden
- Trooper First Class Trae W. Pinto
- Trooper First Class Cody M. Shubert
- Trooper Graham Hendrick
Congratulations to all of the award winners and thank you for helping keep Maryland roads safe!!!!
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Rockville -- Detective Sergeant Francis Shanks was happy to assist Mr. Murphy's class at Thomas Edison High School of Technology in Silver Spring with preparing for their National SkillsUSA Competition. Detective Sergeant Shanks educated students about traffic enforcement and helped sharpen their knowledge and skills in that area. |
La Plata --The La Plata Barrack joined Maryland Natural Resources Police and the Charles County Sheriff's Office throughout November to help collect food for those in need at the Giant grocery store in Waldorf. Troopers also accepted food donations directly at the barrack. |
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Brooklyn -- On Thanksgiving, Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr., Superintendent of the Maryland Department of State Police, joined in the spirit of giving at Hope 4 the Holidays at Park Elementary in Brooklyn, Maryland, a volunteer effort sponsored by Dr. Shawn Ashworth. |
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