Glenarden, MD- On May 22nd, 2014, the Police Chiefs’ Association of Prince George’s County held its annual awards ceremony. Members of the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) along with other police departments from Prince George’s County, were honored and recognized.
UMPD was proud to have their Security Operations Center Civilian Manager, Caryn Barth, nominated for the Civilian of the Year award, and Master Patrol Officer (MPO) Garwood Diggs nominated for the Officer of the Year award.
The Police Chiefs’ Association of Prince George’s County award winners from UMPD were Chief David B. Mitchell, recipient of the President’s Award for his instrumental work and continuous efforts to help families obtain Public Safety Officer Benefits that were otherwise denied to them across the country on behalf of Concerns Of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.). Lt. August Kenner, recipient of the Community Services Officer of the Year award and Retired Chief of Police Kenneth W. Krouse, recipient of the Association’s Hall of Fame Award. Ofc. Scott Krouse of the Berwyn Heights Police Department (BHPD), son of Chief Krouse, accepted the award on his behalf.
Congratulations to UMPD’s nominees and winners!
Maj. Limansky (UMPD) accepting on behalf of Caryn Barth and Chief David B. Mitchell (UMPD)
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Col. Brown (Maryland State Police), MPO Diggs (UMPD), Chief David B. Mitchell, & Chief Robshaw (Cheverly PD)
Col. Brown, Chief David B. Mitchell, & Chief Robshaw
Col. Brown, Lt. Kenner (UMPD), Chief David B. Mitchell, and Chief Robshaw
Col. Brown, Ofc. Krouse (BHPD), Chief David B. Mitchell, & Chief Robshaw