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Maryland-National Capital Park Police members take the plunge for Special Olympics.
Several members of the Maryland-National Capital Park Police took the plunge for Special Olympics on January 27, 2012. As part of the 16th Annual Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, law officers dipped into the bay in uniform at Sandy Point State Park in the middle of winter. This is a special law enforcement plunge to raise money for the Maryland Special Olympics. Plungers commit to raising at least $50 for the privilege of plunging into the frigid waters underneath the Bay Bridge.
Chief Darien L. Manley led the team of Officers and Park Police Volunteer Plungers into the waters. Park Police members and volunteers were proud to participate in one of the biggest fundraiser events in the world for Special Olympics. Last year, Park Police Plungers raised $6,000 for Special Olympics.
Maryland-National Capital Park Police holds youth basketball tournament.
The Maryland-National Capital Park Police held its 10th Annual Keith Joseph Basketball Tournament on January 23, 2012, at the Marilyn J. Praisner Community Center in Burtonsville, Maryland. This all-day event brings together youths from several community centers and police officers for a day of fun, food and competition. Thanks to generous donations of local merchants, lunch was provided to all and the winning team members received trophies. This year’s tournament included teams from the following community centers: Bauer Drive, East-County, Germantown, Mid-County, Praisner, and Wheaton.
Park Police Officer Keith Joseph held the first basketball tournament in 2000. It was his dream to have an annual tournament to provide a fun, competitive environment for Montgomery County youth. Unfortunately, Officer Joseph passed away shortly after the first tournament; and the tournament has been held annually since 2003 in his memory, growing and gaining in popularity. Congratulations to Wheaton Community Center, the winners of the tournament. Bauer Drive Community Center took second place. Thanks to Officer Nancy Jones for organizing the event and to all park police staff who participated.
Officer Heather McLaughlin wins Enforcer of the Month for December 2011
Officer Heather McLaughlin Congratulations to Officer Heather McLaughlin on receiving the Enforcer of the Month for December 2011. Officer McLaughlin is a 10-year veteran with the Maryland-National Capital Park Police. She works the evening shift. Well done, Officer McLaughlin, for protecting the residents of Montgomery County.
Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Montgomery County Division