(Sykesville, MD) – Governor Martin O’Malley joined Colonel Terrence Sheridan today as they welcomed more than fifty new troopers to the ranks of the Maryland State Police.
After 26 weeks of rigorous academic and physical training in the Maryland State Police Academy, 51 new troopers marched across the stage to accept their diploma from Governor O’Malley and their new gold badge from Colonel Sheridan. Hundreds of family members, friends, and their new fellow troopers witnessed the graduation of the 135th Trooper Candidate Class at Century High School in Sykesville.
“There is no profession like law enforcement more critical to maintaining the quality of life and the freedoms that we enjoy,” Governor O’Malley said. “The most important responsibility we have in government is the protection of public safety. We are proud to have the Maryland state troopers as our partners in accomplishing that goal. Our mission is an important one and we intend to stick to it.”
While thanking Governor O’Malley for the seven classes of new troopers that have graduated and the law enforcement technological advances made during his administration, Colonel Sheridan reminded the new troopers that the human factor is still an important part of good law enforcement. “Providing public safety services cannot be left up to technology,” Colonel Sheridan said. “There still has to be that human element of competent men and women who interact with professionalism and compassion with our citizens who need their help. We have |
