Maryland Troopers Association - Archived News Articles

Archived News Articles

MSPAA Northern Maryland Luncheon

December 28, 2011

The Maryland State Police Alumni Association will kick off the New Year with a visit to the Bayou restaurant on January 28th, 2012 from 1100 to 1400. For tickets please send $22.00 per person to Kenneth Harry, 18710 Falls Road, Hampstead, Maryland 21074 by 1/23/12.
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Superintendent's Message 12-22-2011

December 23, 2011

Superintendent's Message December 22, 2011 As we approach a new year and each of you moves forward with your 2012 career goals, I feel that it is important to keep you informed of the efforts by your command staff to support your hard work and to address future sustainability and succession planning Department-wide. Historically, promotions and transfers have been a highly anticipated event during the weeks preceding the Christmas Holiday. Recognizing outstanding leadership abilities and supporting the growth of your career through the promotional process is very important to me and to my administration.
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Theodore Roosevelt Police Award Presented To TFC Eric Workman

December 9, 2011

Maryland State Police Press Release 12/08/2011 14:05 THEODORE ROOSEVELT POLICE AWARD PRESENTED TO A MARYLAND STATE TROOPER (Washington, D.C.) - At the eighth annual Capital Area Theodore Roosevelt Police Award reception, Senior Trooper Eric Workman, a veteran and decorated state trooper of the Maryland State Police, was honored for his exemplary work ethic and inspirational leadership after overcoming life threatening injuries.
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Superintendent's Message

December 9, 2011

Superintendent’s Message December 8, 2011 This message begins with sincere appreciation for your enforcement efforts during the past months. Your traffic and criminal enforcement initiatives have been focused and productive. Media across Maryland reported repeatedly on your traffic enforcement efforts during the Thanksgiving holiday period.
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Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser

December 6, 2011

There is an Angel tree at the Texas Roadhouse in Westminster containing angel cards with gifts needed for the Christmas for Kids campaign. Anyone wishing to help with our annual Christmas for Kids project can pick up at card from the tree and have the needed gift returned to the Texas Roadhouse by 12-11-11. All gifts will be used at our Christmas for Kids party on 12-17-11.
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North East Barrack Christmas Luncheon

November 10, 2011

The Annual North East Barrack Christmas Luncheon will be held at the Nauti-Goose, 200 Cherry Street, North East, Maryland on Friday, December 16, 2011 with Social Hour beginning at 12:00 PM. A buffet luncheon will be served at 1:00 PM including Chicken Marsala, Sausage & Peppers, Italian Meatballs Marinara, Tossed Salad, Rolls, Grated Cheeses, Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes, Sauteed Mixed Vegetables, Iced Tea, Water, Deserts. Cost is $20 per person.
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MSP Recruiting Applicants

October 21, 2011

Maryland State Police Press Release 10/21/2011 10:23 STATE POLICE RECRUITING APPLICANTS FOR TROOPER, TROOPER MEDIC, AND CADET POSITIONS The Maryland State Police is seeking qualified applicants for Trooper, Trooper Medic and Cadet positions. The Maryland State Police Recruitment Unit will be hosting a fall open house applicant orientation. The event will be held on Tuesday October 25, 2011, at the Easton National Guard Armory, 7111 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601.
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MTA 2011 Election Results

September 28, 2011

The ballots from this year's MTA election were counted and certified by the Accounting Firm of Wilner & Scherr on September 27, 2011. The results of the election were as follows: Ballots Returned: 964 Christopher Sasse - 499 Brian Gill - 465 Christopher Sasse was declared the winner of this election and will serve as the Vice-President of the Maryland Troopers Association for the next two years. Thanks to everyone who participated in the process.
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Class 137 Graduates

September 23, 2011

NEW TROOPERS GRADUATE (SYKESVILLE, MD) -- Colonel Marcus L. Brown today presided over his first graduation as Superintendent of the Maryland State Police as he presented badges and diplomas to more than four dozen new state troopers. The 52 members of the 137th Trooper Candidate Class proudly marched across the stage at Century High School today to the cheers and congratulations of their families, friends, and new fellow troopers.
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MSP Class 137 Graduation

September 14, 2011

Captain D. W. Kloos, Commander of the Education and Training Division of the Maryland State Police would like to invite the retired members of the Maryland State Police to the Graduation Ceremony of Academy Class 137, scheduled for September 23, 2011 at 1000 hours at Century High School, 355 Ronsdale Road, Sykesville, Carroll County, Maryland.
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Message From Colonel Marcus L. Brown

August 5, 2011

SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE COLONEL MARCUS L. BROWN AUGUST 4, 2011 It was with the utmost pride that I accepted the appointment as Superintendent of the Maryland State Police. I am honored to wear the uniform of a Maryland state trooper.
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Maryland Trooper Attacked

July 26, 2011

TROOPER ASSAULTED BY MAN WITH A KNIFE ON CAPITAL BELTWAY (FOREST HEIGHTS, MD) – A Prince George’s County man is under police guard at a hospital after he attacked a Maryland state trooper who had responded to his call for a traffic crash this morning on the Capital Beltway, not far from the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. The suspect is identified as James A. Howard, 54, of Hyattsville, Md.
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AG's Opinion Sought on Reduction of Retirees COLAs

July 14, 2011

Maryland pension commission seeks AG opinion on legality of reducing COLAs for existing retirees Md. pension panel requests attorney general opinion on retiree COLAs Associated Press July 7 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A state commission voted Thursday to seek an attorney general’s opinion on whether Maryland law would allow the state to reduce cost-of-living adjustments for retirees.
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Christmas for Kids Golf Tournament

June 17, 2011

Maryland Troopers Association Lodge #20 Annual Christmas for Kids Golf Tournament Each year MTA Lodge #20's non-profit, Troopers of Carroll County Caring for Kids, provides meals and presents for underprivileged children and families in Carroll County. Last year we provided Christmas presents and a party for over thirty families, nearly 100 children! We have also expanded our efforts to help families with the money raised by this event.
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Legislative Update

April 28, 2011

Legislative Update from Bernard Shaw Maryland Troopers Association Lobbyist 4/8/11 House Bill 70 - Budget Bill Fiscal Year 2012 House Bill 72 - Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2011 On 4/8/11 the Senate and the House concurred with the Conference Committee on both of these bills. The Conference Committee concurred on the following amendments. Healthcare and Prescription Plan For Active and Retired Members the co-pays for prescriptions will be as follows: Generic Drugs: Co-pays go from $5 to $10 Preferred Brand: Co-pays go from $15 to $25 Non-preferred Brand Co-pays go from $25 to $40 For retirees, the out-of-pocket cap will go from $700 to $1500 per year.
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