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