The run started at the Easton police department, through the town, then to U.S. Route 50 where the torch was handed off to Maryland Transportation Authority Police and the Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Office at the Route 50 and state Route 404 rest stop. Detective Philip Dixon, one of the members of the Sheriff's Office in attendance, finished the race under alternative means....(a bicycle...lol)
The purpose of this run is to raise funds for, and awareness of the Special Olympics movement that is known worldwide. Law enforcement officers from every state and more than 40 countries carry the Flame of Hope in honor of Special Olympics athletes in their area, and around the world.
On May, 8th, 2011, Children at the Federalsburg Elementary school will have more thoughtful answers to the eternal question "What do you want to be when you grow up?" after a recent career day with the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office, and other professionals in various careers.
During Federalsburg Elementary schools career day, students had the opportunity to learn about exciting careers from people who actually work in specific career fields. This encourages children to begin thinking about what they might want to be when they grow up. Teachers at the school increase the effectiveness of a career day event by keeping students engaged with an assortment of entertaining activities.
Caroline County Sheriff’s Deputy, Corporal (Cpl.) Rico Gestole is a School Resource Officer assigned to Col. Richardson High School and Middle School. Cpl.Gestole was just one of many professionals at the school’s career day designed to open up their eyes of our young children as to what it means to be Caroline County Deputy Sheriff.
Cpl. Gestole spoke to the children about a deputy’s role as a law enforcement officer, a school resource officer, drug awareness, and much more. Cpl. Gestole has the talent to speak with children and young adults, which shows in all his demonstrations.
On May 7th the 1st Annual Memorial Motorcycle Ride traveled from points throughout the Eastern Shore to the Memorial Wall of Camp ESPA (Eastern Shore Police Association) located at 5425 Sharptown Rd in Eldorado MD. Among those participating, specific riders were handpicked to carry flags in memory of fallen officers from the 9 counties of Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Dozens of current and retired police officers, dignitaries, family and friends turned out for the event which included several heartfelt tributes to some of those who were memorialized on the wall. After the ceremonies, attendees were treated to a delicious picnic lunch.
Caroline County Sheriff’s Deputy First Class Bryan Peris had the distinct honor of carrying the flag of Deputy Charles H. Lankford who died in the line of duty following a disturbance at the Federalsburg Fireman’s Carnival on July 29, 1977. Deputy Lankford, the only Caroline deputy to lose his life in the line of duty, was 47 years old at the time of his death. Prior to his employment as a deputy, Lankford was a communications specialist with the Sheriff’s Office, a Federalsburg Police Officer and a Maryland Marine Police Officer. He also served in the U.S. Air Force.
Members of Deputy Lankford’s family were on hand to witness the Camp ESPA ceremonies and expressed their gratitude for the representation provided by Deputy Peris.
December ended with a icy snow storm causing numerous stranded motorist and many calls to the Sheriff's Office for help. During the snow storm it was business as usual with deputies responding to calls ranging from assaults to check welfare's. Although it was rough with the high winds, snow drifts, and icy roads, deputies over a period of two days forged ahead to make sure that when a citizen called...a deputy was there to help them.
Even Sheriff John "Randy" Bounds was out answering our citizens calls for help. Sheriff Bounds was contacted via phone at his office by George Jackson, of American Corner Road. Mr. Jackson was very concerned for his wife's safety who had slid her vehicle into a ditch and could not get her car unstuck. Mr. Jackson said that his wife had called him and said that she needed assistance and was stranded in the cold with no help in sight. Sheriff Bounds immediately responded to the area where Mrs. Jackson was at and was able to get her out of the frigid elements and home safely with her husband.
Out of sincere gratitude for immediately bringing his wife home safely, Mr. Jackson had sent out a thank you letter to the local news media for Sheriff Bounds actions. It read in part:
"This morning, for hours, my wife Shirley was stuck in a snow bank on Auction Road. She was rescued by our new Sheriff Randy Bounds. The car had to be dug out on the passenger side to get a door open so she could be rescued. Shirley is now home and OK, Thanks to our new Sheriff Randy Bounds. The car is still in the snow bank waiting for a big wrecker to pull it out." -George Jackson...
I later had a conversation with Sheriff Bounds on his thoughts about this event, where he modestly stated..."All I did was my job...no different then any other deputy in the Sheriff's Office. What I did was just respond to one of many calls that were answered by our Caroline County Deputy Sheriff's that day. I am very proud of my Deputies and we are very lucky to have such dedicated professionals to turn to when a citizen needs help."...
On December 20, 2010, the Caroline County Sheriff's Office filled a vacancy among its ranks. Deputy Christopher Hall, graduated from the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy today along with 13 other Police Officer and Deputy Sheriff recruits from surrounding law enforcement agencies.
Deputy Hall recently completed an honorable tour of duty in the United States Navy as a Navy Corpsman assigned to the Marine Corps. As a result of his intensive 6 month police academy training, he accomplished 2nd place in academics out of the entire police academy recruits. Deputy Hall excelled in other aspects of police training as well, and represented the Caroline County Sheriff's Office with pride and honor.In addition to Deputy Hall graduating from the police academy, he also received 24 college credits through Wor-Wic Community College in the law enforcement curriculum. The Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy is operated through the Wor-Wic Community College system and therefore some of the courses of instruction were collegiate based.
As Deputy Hall walked across the academy's stage, he was presented with his certificate of completion of the police academy from Caroline County Sheriff, John R. Bounds. In addition to Sheriff Bounds, Chief Deputy Captain Sidney Pinder, [pending] Chief Deputy Captain Joseph Branham, and other supervisory members were present to congratulate Deputy Hall on his new career in law enforcement.
Sheriff Bounds stated that he was very proud of Deputy Halls accomplishments during his academy training, and looks forward to seeing him put his training to work serving the citizens of Caroline County with his fellow Deputies.
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When it's 3:00 a.m. - Do you know where your car is?
Maryland's WATCH YOUR CAR program is a free and voluntary national vehicle registration and theft prevention program. Vehicle owners sign an agreement stating their vehicle is not normally used between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. The agreement states that if a police officer, anywhere in the United States observes a "WATCH YOUR CAR" vehicle being operated between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., the officer may stop the vehicle and verify the operator is the owner or has the right to be in possession of the vehicle.
We find it to be another very useful tool used by law enforcement to recover stolen vehicles and also prevent the theft of registered vehicles. The "WATCH YOUR CAR" program is available at no cost and requires no actions from the vehicle owner after they register the vehicle in the program. When the vehicle is registered, a decal is placed on the front windshield and one on the rear window indicating participation in the program.
You can receive a registration form by calling the Theft Prevention Council at (800) 96-THEFT or apply online at the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council website HERE. Once the registration form is returned, the decals will be sent to you. IT’S FREE, IT’S EASY, AND IT WORKS!!!!!!