Mdta Police Awards

Maryland Transportation Authority Police Annual Awards Ceremony

March 18, 2009

Martin O’Malley

Anthony Brown

Governor

Lt. Governor

John D. Porcari Chairman Members Peter J. Basso Rev. Dr. William C. Calhoun, Sr. Mary Beyer Halsey Louise P. Hoblitzell Richard C. Mike Lewin Isaac H. Marks, Sr., Esq. Michael J. Whitson Walter E. Woodford, Jr., P.E. Ronald L. Freeland Executive Secretary

Vision Creating EZ Passage Throughout Maryland

Mission The Authority will be financial stewards of our dedicated revenue sources to provide vital transportation links that move people and promote commerce in Maryland by: • Creating and maintaining a transportation network of highways, bridges and tunnels where safety and efficiency are priorities. • Operating and securing our facilities with innovative technologies.

• Financing transportation facilities that offer convenient choices to travelers.

Values

MARYLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY POLICE COMMAND STAFF Chief Marcus L. Brown

Chief of Police

Lt. Colonel Gary Betzing

Chief, Administrative Services Bureau

Major Michael Kundrat

Commander, Patrol Division

Major Danielle Bradshaw-Lee Commander, Support Services Division Major Donna Dailey

Commander, Airport/Seaport Division

Major William O’Reilly

Commander, Budget & Planning Division

Major Kevin Anderson

Commander, Special Operations Division

Captain Joseph Ruff

Commander, Logistics Command

Captain Richard Perry

Commander, Personnel Command

Captain Manuel Crew

Commander, BWI/TM Airport Detachment

Captain Lucy Lyles

Commander, Internal Affairs Unit

Captain Eric Garrison

Commander, Comm. Vehicle Safety Unit

Captain Richard Ricko

Commander, Port Detachment

Captain Corey McKenzie

Commander, Tunnel Command Detachment

Captain Reynold Giese

Commander, MVA Detachment

Captain David Greene

Commander, Planning & Research

Director Errol Etting

Director of Intelligence

Director Ricky Williams

Director of Security

Director Debbie King

Director of Training

Maryland Transportation Authority Police MISSION The mission of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police is to provide Safety, Security and Service to the people who use Maryland's vital transportation assets.

VISION The men and women of the MdTA Police are highly qualified and engaged individuals who value the principles of honesty, integrity, dignity, and dedication to all. We must perform problem solving oriented policing for a geographic and culturally diverse population. We will work to provide a safe and a secure environment for the public and our co-workers through professional services.

GOALS • •

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To secure & protect transportation assets To promote highway safety & the efficient flow of traffic To apprehend criminals & terrorists To assist travelers, customers, & co-workers To employ, train, & equip a superior workforce

AGENDA Welcome Sergeant Kevin Ayd

Presentation of Colors Maryland Transportation Authority Police Honor Guard

National Anthem Sergeant Gregory Prioleau and Officer Valerie Williams-Price

Invocation Chaplin Kathleen Corbett-Welsh

Remarks Chief Marcus L. Brown

Presentation of Awards Award of Excellence Life Saving Award Distinguished Service Award Chief’s Commendation Unit Commendation Motor Carrier Inspector of the Year Telecommunication Operator of the Year Law Enforcement Supervisor of the Year Detachment Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Closing Remarks Sergeant Kevin Ayd

Benediction Chaplin Kathleen Corbett-Welsh

Award of Excellence Officer John Cummins Officer Ryan McGrath Officer David Bahr Detective Justin Buscemi Officer James Schuler Officer Gregory Sampson Officer Scott Gardner

DUI Enforcement Officer Casey Viou Officer Paul Brookshire Officer Gregory Gardner Corporal Jason Marll Officer Gregory Sampson Officer Richard Mossman Officer Anthony Dix Officer John Bartlett Officer Brian Jordan Corporal Emory Williams Officer Andre Fontz Officer Adam Laprade Officer Jeremy Burford

Francis Scott Key Bridge Detachment Francis Scott Key Bridge Detachment Francis Scott Key Bridge Detachment Tunnel Command Detachment Tunnel Command Detachment Tunnel Command Detachment Tunnel Command Detachment Lane Bridge Detachment Lane Bridge Detachment Hatem Bridge Detachment Hatem Bridge Detachment Lane Bridge Detachment Lane Bridge Detachment

DUI Top Performer of the Year Officer Paul Powers

Tunnel Command Detachment

Occupant Restraint & Chief’s Challenge Officer Dale Budnick Hatem Bridge Detachment Officer Glenn Rook Tunnel Command Detachment Officer Adam Edelheit BWI/TM Airport Detachment

Life Saving Award

Sergeant Arthur Brown, Jr., Officer James Karpiak Officer Larico Howard Officer Terrill Lawrence Officer Elgin Barnes Officer Paul Brookshire Officer Ronald Davies Mr. Robert Anthony Corporal Sean Hames Officer Michael Serrano Corporal Paul Bruce Corporal Carl Recktenwald, Jr. Officer John Lewis, Jr. Officer Ronald Davies III Officer Vincent Edwards Officer Tangela Carter Officer Rodney Winmond Officer Joseph Stepalovitch

Distinguished Service Award

Sergeant Gregory Prioleau Sergeant Kevin Kess

Chief’s Commendation

Lieutenant Joseph Alton Corporal Leroy Kellam, Jr. Officer Christopher Heisey Officer Paul Powers Officer William Alexander Cadet Ronald Imbragulio Officer Gregory Day Officer Jeffrey Young Officer Thomas Davis Officer Kevin Davis

Motor Carrier Inspector of the Year Motor Carrier Inspector II Valerie Snyder

Telecommunications Operator of the Year Telecommunications Supervisor Irene Guerin

Law Enforcement Supervisor of the Year Sergeant Verlon Morrow

Detachment/Unit Officer of the Year

Officer James Schuler Officer Christopher Wilson Officer Lisa Reichart Detective Brendon Shaffer Officer Andre Fontz Officer John Cummins Officer Bryan Bosley Officer Jeffrey Young Officer David Bahr Officer Benjamin Gilmore Officer James Hicks Officer Michael Gregor

Maryland Transportation Authority Police Officer of the Year

Officer Jeffrey Young