Showing posts with label MD State Police MSP. Show all posts
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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Retired MSP 1st Lt David Lauder,99 (1922 - 2022)


Retired MSP 1st Lt David Lauder,99 (1922 - 2022)

David Allen Lauder, 99, of Hanover, PA, formerly of Westminster, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 27, 2022, at his daughter's home. 

David was an army veteran of World War II, after the war he worked as a Maryland State Trooper for 28 years retiring a 1st Lieutenant in 1976. In 1977, he went to work for the National Security Agency in Ft. Meade, Maryland in the security police force for 18 years and retired as a Lieutenant in 1993. 

The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the MYERS-DURBORAW FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 91 Willis Street, Westminster (21157) where a funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, February 4, 2022, with Pastor Richard Humphreys officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Hills Memorial Gardens in Baltimore.

Born August 12, 1922, in Pekin, he was the son of the late David and Florence Lauder, nee Russell; devoted husband of Freda M. Lauder, his wife of 71 years; loving father of Victoria Kirmse and her husband Francis of Dundalk and Debra Darchicourt and her husband David of Hanover, PA; beloved grandfather of Jonathan Rusk and his wife Nichole, Aaron Kirmse, Jessica Roop and her husband Jason, Joshua Darchicourt; cherished great grandfather of Alyssa Rusk and Benjamin Roop. 

In his spare time, he loved traveling and camping with his wife, he enjoyed getting together with other retired State Troopers at Baugher's Restaurant in Westminster as often as he could. He enjoyed reading and watching football and most of all, he loved being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Online condolences may be offered at www.myersdurborawfh.com.

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Sixth Police Crisis Intervention Team class Graduate

Sixth Police Crisis Intervention Team class Graduates - Carroll County Public Safety Training Center, November 8, 2019 by Kevin Dayhoff


Smart policing at its best for the 21st Century: Twenty-five police officers from multiple Carroll County law enforcement agencies recently graduated from the sixth Carroll County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training class.

The police agencies included the Westminster Police Department, the Mount Airy Police Department, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Carroll County Detention Center, Carroll Community College Campus Police Department, McDaniel College Department of Campus Safety, and the Maryland State Police

The ceremonies, led by Westminster Police Captain Thomas Kowalczyk, were held November 8, 2019 at the Carroll County Public Safety Training Center. The audience included Westminster Councilwoman Ann Thomas Gilbert; Veronica Dietz, LCSW-C- Carroll County Health Department Crisis Services; Carol Carr-Meinecke- NAMI Carroll County; Captain Nikki Heuer, Chief Tom Ledwell, McDaniel College Campus Safety officer Tom Davis, and over 100 law enforcement officers and their families.

Westminster Police Officers Allen Ecker, Mindy Phillips, are Brian Smith, were among the twenty-five officers that recently graduated from the CIT training – pictured here with Westminster Police Chief Tom Ledwell.

Councilmembers Ann Thomas Gilbert and I were there representing Westminster Mayor Joe Dominick, Council President Greg Pecoraro, Tony Chiavacci, and Benjamin Yingling.




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Sunday, July 21, 2019

Dayhoff Time Flies - Maryland State Police Major (Retired) Krome, 79, of Carroll County

Dayhoff Time Flies - Maryland State Police Major (Retired) Krome, 79, of Carroll County

Sunday, June 23, 2019 by Kevin E. Dayhoff

On Monday, June 10, 2019, Maryland State Police Major (Retired) Morris (Moe) L. Krome, 79, of Carroll County, passed away at Carroll Hospice Dove House. Krome was the husband of Carolyn Dudley Krome for 55-years. Together they owned a farm in rural Carroll County where they trained show horses.

Krome was the unofficial Dean Emeritus of Maryland Troopers and considered by many to be an icon of the discipline, professionalism, excellence and intelligence that we have come to know as the Maryland State Police (MSP) since its earliest beginnings in 1921.

For decades Krome held court at a small table at the VFW with his lifelong friend, Special Drug Enforcement Administration, (DEA) Agent (Retired) Tim Clark, the first Monday of every month at the monthly meeting of the Maryland Troopers Association (MTA) Lodge 20.

Read more here: https://www.carrollcountytimes.com/columnists/features/cc-lt-dayhoff-062319-story.html

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Sunday, February 10, 2019

Maryland State Police Warning Public about Telephone Scams

Maryland State Police Warning Public about Telephone Scams

#ALERT Maryland State Police is warning the public regarding several recently reported phone scams. As a reminder, never give your personal information out over the phone. https://www.facebook.com/MarylandStatePolice/photos/a.155263044494316/2224530824234184/?type=3&theater

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According to a release from the Maryland State Police on February 7, 2019

(PIKESVILLE, Md.) — Maryland State Police are warning the public about a reported telephone scam in which the caller cloned a state police number and requested personal information from people as part of a criminal investigation.

A woman called the Maryland State Police on Thursday morning and reported she had received a call in which the caller ID on her phone showed “Maryland State Government” and the number 301-475-8955, which is the number for the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack. When she answered the call, the person on the other end told her she was a suspect in a drug trafficking investigation and that she needed to provide them her Social Security number and other identifying personal information.

This is just one of several phone scams recently reported to Maryland State Police. The Salisbury Barrack reported that some of the scams reported include victims receiving telephone calls where they are threatened with arrest or the continued detention of family members if they do not provide money, account numbers or purchase a re-loadable gift or credit cards.

Another telephone scam includes the victim being called by a representative of the Internal Revenue Service and threatened in the same fashion. The Salisbury Barrack reported that other victims have had their computers infected with a computer virus and were prompted to take immediate action in order to salvage the computer, which included purchasing up to $2,000 in gift cards to pay the company to correct the issue.

This came after the Maryland State Police Cumberland Barrack was recently inundated with numerous telephone calls regarding a scam in which a man or woman claiming to be from the Social Security Administration requested information and threatened to have the police respond to their address to arrest them.

These scammers are using scare tactics and sophisticated technology to attempt to take advantage of the public. If you are a senior citizen, or have a family member that is a senior citizen, please be aware and ensure they are aware of these scams so they do not fall victim to them.

The Maryland State Police, along with government agencies like the Social Security Administration or the Internal Revenue Service, would never solicit such information or services over the phone from any citizen. Never give any personal information over the phone, and only allow a qualified reputable computer technician the ability to repair your computer should it become infected with a virus. Many of these telephone scams are disguising themselves by utilizing local telephone number prefixes.

Anyone who receives such a phone call should hang up and then contact their local state police barrack. Callers may remain anonymous.

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Thursday, May 10, 2018

Governor Will Join Maryland State Police to Honor Fallen Heroes

Governor Will Join Maryland State Police to Honor Fallen Heroes


(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Governor Larry Hogan will join Colonel William Pallozzi and police survivor families to honor state troopers who have given their lives in the line of duty at the annual Maryland State Police Fallen Heroes Ceremony.

The ceremony will honor the 43 state troopers who made the ultimate sacrifice serving in Maryland and two troopers killed while on active military duty in World War II.

Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal Sander Cohen will be honored during the unveiling of a new memorial honoring members of the Office of the State Fire Marshal killed in the line of duty.

Speakers will include Governor Hogan, Colonel Pallozzi, State Fire Marshal Brian Geraci, and Major Joseph Lanzi, Jr., the son of a Maryland State Police Fallen Hero. Major Lanzi currently serves as a surgeon in the US Army.

In addition to the families of Fallen Heroes, the event will be attended by current and retired state troopers and deputy state fire marshals, there to honor their fellow troopers and deputy.

WHAT:          MARYLAND STATE POLICE FALLEN HEROES CEREMONY

WHEN:          FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2018   11:00 A.M.

WHERE:       MARYLAND STATE POLICE HEADQUARTERS

FALLEN HEROES MEMORIAL (QUADRANGLE)
1201 REISTERSTOWN ROAD
PIKESVILLE, MD

CONTACT:    Greg Shipley – Office of Media Communications 
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Saturday, May 6, 2017

More pictures from the Troop 1750 Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Matthew D. Yingling


More pictures from the Troop 1750 Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Matthew D. Yingling, Sat. May 6, 2017 at Zion United Methodist Church in Shipley Maryland. 

Hats off to Carroll County Commissioner Richard Weaver and Maryland State Police Captain Holly Barrett for taking the time out of their hectic schedules to not only attend, but speak well and stay after the ceremonies to talk with folks. RESPECT. 

Zion United Methodist Church in Shipley is always Norman Rockwell perfect for these occasions. 

It was great to see my Westminster High School Class of 1971 classmate Ronnie Zepp and his wife, Debbie Zepp, who also participated in the service. Thank you

Troop 1750 Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Matthew D. Yingling


Troop 1750 Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Matthew D. Yingling, Sat. May 6, 2017 at Zion United Methodist Church in Shipley Maryland. 

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Maryland State Police Retired Capt. Roger R. Meeks, Jr. Died unexpectedly, Saturday, June 11, 2016


Maryland State Police Retired Capt. Roger R. Meeks, Jr. Died unexpectedly, Saturday, June 11, 2016

Beloved husband of 33 years to Carolyn McCowan Meeks

Dearest son of the late Roger R. Meeks, Sr and late Audrey B. (Murray) Meeks.

Devoted father of Melissa M. and husband Michael Hartzell of Finksburg and Justin W. Meeks of Sykesville.

Dear brother of Michele and husband Dennis Leppert of Westminster.

Devoted Pops to his little buddy Logan Michael Hartzell.

Loving uncle of Todd and wife Jen Leppert, and Jeff Leppert.

Loving great-uncle of Tyler, Makenzie, Danielle, and Brooke. Also survived by numerous members of the McCowan family.

Capt. Meeks began his career with the Maryland State Police in 1981. He was a proud member of MSP S.T.A.T.E. Team. Retired from Homeland Security as an Investigator. He loved to travel with friends and family and was a Mustang Enthusiast.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 3 to 5 and 6 to 9 PM at BURRIER-QUEEN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, P.A (Beside S. Carroll High), 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD.

Funeral Services will take place on Thursday, June 16, 2016 10 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Community, 915 Liberty Rd. Sykesville, MD 21784 with MD State Police Chaplain Jeff Paulson officiating.


Interment Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville, MD In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the PO Box, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216. Or The Nathan Chris Baker Foundation, PO Box 994 Sykesville, MD 21784
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Thursday, December 17, 2015

December 17, 2001 Sgt. James DeWees – From SWAT to CASA By Eunice Wooten for Rape Crisis Intervention Service


December 17, 2001 Sgt. James DeWees – From SWAT to CASA By Eunice Wooten for Rape Crisis Intervention Service http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2001/12/december-17-2001-sgt-james-dewees-from.html

Sgt. James DeWees – From SWAT to CASA

By Eunice Wooten

December 17, 2001 Rape Crisis Intervention Service of Carroll County



Since 1992, the Carroll County CASA Unit has investigated hundreds, if not thousands, of complaints of sexual crime. A specialized unit comprised of both Maryland State Police officers and eight investigators employed by the Carroll Co. State's Attorney's Office, the unit investigated over 300 reports of sexual crime last year alone.

In January 2001, Sgt. Jim DeWees of the Maryland State Police was assigned to be the new director of the CASA Unit following the retirement of Sgt. Ron Mosco. The story of how he came to CASA is both interesting and offers some surprises.

As a life-long resident of Carroll County, Sgt. Jim is the fifth of six children. A member of the baseball team throughout high school, he was drafted by the Boston Red Socks following graduation. Guidance from his father led him to pursue a career in law enforcement, becoming a police cadet at age 18 and a Maryland State Police trooper by age 21. (After you meet him I'm sure you'll agree this was a good decision for the community and CASA.)

Promoted to Corporal in 1998, Jim has had numerous assignments ranging from road supervisor to criminal investigations. His work as a member of one of the four Maryland   Special Weapon and Tactics Teams (SWAT) took him all over Maryland, leading him to assist in 100 hostage barricades and 200 search warrants. Following a stint in Howard County, Sgt. Jim returned to Carroll County to serve as Road Supervisor before becoming Supervisor of Criminal   Investigations.

In January 2001 he was promoted to Sergeant and took the position of director of the CASA (Child Abuse and Sexual Assault) unit.

Married to Heather Wable of Morgantown, West Virginia since 1998, they have one daughter named McKenzie, and a second child due in April, 2002. The story of their first meeting is a chuckle too good to ignore-­ Jim almost ran over her in the parking lot with his police car at Mt. Saint Mary's college where Heather was attending classes! These days they make their home in Manchester in a house designed by Heather and custom built by Jim.

Sgt. Jim describes the CASA unit as "a specialized unit of very, very dedicated law enforcement investigators that put 11O% effort into their work. The role of CASA is to establish the facts of the case, while advocacy falls into the purview of treatment programs like Rape Crisis.

When asked what is the hardest thing about his job, he quickly answered the long hours. It is not unusual for him to get called out in the middle of the night twice a week, and surveillance, stake-outs, compiling strategy and consultation with prosecutors consume much time. Case assignment is handled personally by Sgt. Jim who may also go on to assist investigators with interviews, search warrants, and resource information. Occasionally the crimes  they  are  called  upon to investigate are  so horrendous  and  complex,  that  two  investigators are assigned.

The good things about his position are the wonderful people he works with and the successful arrest, prosecution and punishment of a sexual predator. His goals for CASA include acquiring cell phones, expanded surveillance equipment, and most importantly, a new location. The ideal CASA office would   be a non-­ intimidating older home in Westminster specially designed to meet their needs to interview child or adult victims. And just as important, bathrooms. (An inside joke...)

In order to enjoy police work Sgt. Jim long ago learned to compartmentalize, a term often used to mean separating one aspect of life from another. Separating professional responsibilities from the private allows him and other professionals to meet and enjoy the obligations of each. Home life for Sgt. Jim is very good indeed. These days he can count on 16 month old little Mackenzie meeting him at the door and following her daddy everywhere.

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Sunday, October 11, 2015

Visiting the “Cops on Rooftop” event at Dunkin Donuts in Westminster with Chief Spaulding & St’s Atty DeLeonardo

Visiting the “Cops on Rooftop” event at Dunkin Donuts in Westminster with Chief Spaulding & St’s Atty DeLeonardo



Cops take to the rooftop of the Westminster Dunkin’ Donuts store in support of Special Olympics Maryland October 10th and 11, 2015 http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/10/cops-take-to-rooftop-of-westminster.html

See also: Cops on Rooftops fundraiser for Special Olympics a great success http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/10/cops-on-rooftops-fundraiser-for-special.html

$8,332.00 raised in 30 hours in an event full of good humor for a worthy cause

By Kevin Dayhoff Posted 9/29/2010


Chief Jeff Spaulding of the Westminster Police Department, Carroll County Sheriff Jim DeWees, Lieutenant Pat McCrory of the Maryland State Police and Carroll County State’s Attorney Brian DeLeonardo

Public safety executives from the Westminster Police Department, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, the Maryland State Police and the Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office will collect donations for Special Olympics Maryland on the rooftop of the Westminster Dunkin’ Donuts the weekend of October 10th and 11th.

Anyone who ever thought nothing good could come from cops sitting around (or in this case ON) a donut shop might reconsider that notion when “Cops on Rooftops” – a fundraiser for Special Olympics Maryland -- comes to the Westminster Dunkin’ Donuts location on Saturday, October 10th through Sunday, October 11th, 2015.

As part of a national fundraising effort for Special Olympics, Chief Jeff Spaulding of the Westminster Police Department, Carroll County Sheriff Jim DeWees, Lieutenant Pat McCrory of the Maryland State Police and Carroll County State’s Attorney Brian DeLeonardo have volunteered to spend the weekend on the roof of Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant in Westminster  (140 Shopping Center on Route 140).  Their collective fundraising goal is $9,000 and they have vowed that they will not come down until all of that money has been collected.

In 2014, there were four (4) Police Departments across Maryland who participated in this effort and raised more than $25,000 for the Athletes of Special Olympics Maryland.   This year six (6) Dunkin’ Donuts across the state will take part in the program: College Park, Frederick, Laurel, Hyattsville, California (MD) and Westminster.

Dunkin’ Donuts customers and the general public alike are encouraged to stop by and support the officers in their efforts to raise both funds and awareness for the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Maryland. Along with law enforcement volunteers who will be on the rooftop, other officers and Special Olympics Athletes will greet customers inside and outside of the store, passing around donation jars and rallying support for this great cause.  If you can’t make the event, please visit us at www.copsonrooftops.com and donate to the Westminster location as we reach for our goal of $9,000 in 2015.

According to Chief Spaulding, “Cops and donuts have a long, humorous history together, so it was only fitting that we team up with the great folks at Dunkin’ Donuts for this light-hearted event.  This event allows us to do something great for an incredible organization and poke a little fun at ourselves at the same time.  What could be better than that?”

The event conceived by a group of the law enforcement officers from Illinois, who in 2009, took to the rooftops of 94 Dunkin’ Donuts locations across the state and raised more than $182,000.

Special Olympics Maryland (SOMD) is a year-round sports organization dedicated to providing quality sports training and competition opportunities to Maryland’s children and adults with intellectual disabilities and/or closely related development disabilities. SOMD currently provides thousands of sports experiences annually for athletes statewide, and offers 24 sports, all at no cost to the athletes or their families.  For more information about SOMD visit www.somd.org or call 410-242-1515.

See also: Cops on Rooftops fundraiser for Special Olympics a great success

$8,332.00 raised in 30 hours in an event full of good humor for a worthy cause

By Kevin Dayhoff Posted 9/29/2010

A rested Westminster Police Chief Jeff Spaulding gave a report on the recent “Cops on Rooftops” fundraising event at the Westminster mayor and common council meeting last Monday.

He looked none the worse for wear after spending over 30 hours perched on the roof of the Dunkin' Donuts, on Route 140 in Westminster last Saturday and Sunday.

After the obligatory humor about cops and doughnuts, Spaulding confessed that he was proud that he only ate two doughnuts in the 30 hours he spend with his colleague, Lt. Andrew Winner, commander of the Maryland State Police Westminster barrack, raising money for Special Olympics Athletes.

“Well, we endured the heat, the cold, the wind, and the rain, but the fundraiser was a great success.  We raised well in excess of our $5,000 goal for Special Olympics last weekend…” 

The total came to $8,332.00, said Spaulding with some pride and a bit of subdued amazement that they surpassed their goal by so much.

At 9:30 last Saturday night the two intrepid police officers had already raised over $3,500.00 when Explore Carroll visited to check their progress (and their welfare.)

“It’s going well,” said Spaulding over the sounds of the radio playing and the steady stream of well-wishers from below.  Up on the rooftop, Winner and Spaulding had nested quite well, with lawn chairs, food, and an awning overhead set-up to provide all the comforts of home – on a highway store rooftop, that is.

How Spaulding only ate two doughnuts is amazing since their rooftop digs were constantly bombarded with the aromas of doughnuts being made in the store below. 

“Oh, geeze, what’s that?  It’s apple.  I think they are now making something with apples” (in the store below,) lamented Spaulding at one point.  “Oh man, this is torture,” he laughed as he traded words of encouragement with Winner not to eat too many doughnuts throughout the evening.

Of course, both Winner and Spaulding are athletes themselves and do not look like they eat too many doughnuts.  “Look at this guy,” Spaulding said of Winner last Saturday night. 

“Does he look like he eats a lot of doughnuts?”

"Don't answer that," Winner said.

“The citizens of Carroll County have been quite generous,” said Spaulding.  “Frankly, that does not surprise me,” he elaborated as he added how he has always been amazed as to how well Carroll countians support social causes with generosity.

Winner quickly added in agreement, “I have been truly amazed at the generosity of Carroll County.  A lot of people made a special effort to come and make a donation.”

Maryland State Police spokesperson Greg Shipley was also there last Saturday evening to cheer Winner and Spaulding on.

“It’s commendable…,” said Shipley.  When asked for further comment, Shipley explained that all the attention needed to be on the two police officers and the special needs athletes they support.

“Hey, I’m just here to congratulate them on what looks to be a successful event.  It’s nice that two officers give-up their weekend for such a good cause,” said a smiling Shipley as he traded humor with Winner and Spaulding from the parking lot below.

"It's a great cause," Spaulding said of Special Olympics.  “Law enforcement has a long history of supporting Special Olympics.”

So does Spaulding.  He is a central regional coordinator for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, and has participated in that event since 1986.

His interest started 23 years ago when he was an officer in the Howard County Police Department and was asked to participate in Maryland's first Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.

Since then, he has volunteered to raise money for and awareness about Special Olympics.  He attends Special Olympics competitions as far away as Japan to serve as a security guard, awards presenter or volunteer.

As for the doughnut shop rooftop stunt, the idea came from law enforcement officers in Illinois who took to the rooftops of 94 Dunkin' Donuts locations in 2009, and raised more than $182,000.

In Maryland last year, one location in Laurel participated in the promotion and raised $7,000.  This year, Westminster joined three other participating locations in College Park, Ocean City, and Glen Burnie.

Last Monday night at the Westminster council meeting, Spaulding explained that a retired state trooper made a special trip to donate $1,000.00 on Sunday and the owner of the Dunkin’ Donuts also donated $1,000.00 to the cause.

“And folks are still asking if they can still donate,” said Spaulding.  “And the answer is yes, just be in touch with me at the (Westminster Police) station.”

For information about donating to the fund for Special Olympics of Maryland, go to the organization's website at www.somd.org or call 410-789-6677, or call Spaulding at the police station at 410-848-4646.  Contributing doughnuts is optional.

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Photo: Westminster Police Chief Jeff Spaulding raised a bucket full of donations at the Cops on Rooftops Special Olympics fundraiser September 25, 2010.  Photo by Kevin Dayhoff
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Westminster Police Chief Jeff Spaulding is all smiles as he raises a bucket full of donations at the Cops on Rooftops Special Olympics fundraiser September 25, 2010.  Photo by Kevin Dayhoff

Friday, October 9, 2015

Cops take to the rooftop of the Westminster Dunkin’ Donuts store in support of Special Olympics Maryland October 10th and 11, 2015



Cops take to the rooftop of the Westminster Dunkin’ Donuts store in support of Special Olympics Maryland October 10th and 11, 2015

Chief Jeff Spaulding of the Westminster Police Department, Carroll County Sheriff Jim DeWees, Lieutenant Pat McCrory of the Maryland State Police and Carroll County State’s Attorney Brian DeLeonardo

Public safety executives from the Westminster Police Department, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, the Maryland State Police and the Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office will collect donations for Special Olympics Maryland on the rooftop of the Westminster Dunkin’ Donuts the weekend of October 10th and 11th.

Anyone who ever thought nothing good could come from cops sitting around (or in this case ON) a donut shop might reconsider that notion when “Cops on Rooftops” – a fundraiser for Special Olympics Maryland -- comes to the Westminster Dunkin’ Donuts location on Saturday, October 10th through Sunday, October 11th, 2015.

As part of a national fundraising effort for Special Olympics, Chief Jeff Spaulding of the Westminster Police Department, Carroll County Sheriff Jim DeWees, Lieutenant Pat McCrory of the Maryland State Police and Carroll County State’s Attorney Brian DeLeonardo have volunteered to spend the weekend on the roof of Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant in Westminster  (140 Shopping Center on Route 140).  Their collective fundraising goal is $9,000 and they have vowed that they will not come down until all of that money has been collected.

In 2014, there were four (4) Police Departments across Maryland who participated in this effort and raised more than $25,000 for the Athletes of Special Olympics Maryland.   This year six (6) Dunkin’ Donuts across the state will take part in the program: College Park, Frederick, Laurel, Hyattsville, California (MD) and Westminster.

Dunkin’ Donuts customers and the general public alike are encouraged to stop by and support the officers in their efforts to raise both funds and awareness for the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Maryland. Along with law enforcement volunteers who will be on the rooftop, other officers and Special Olympics Athletes will greet customers inside and outside of the store, passing around donation jars and rallying support for this great cause.  If you can’t make the event, please visit us at www.copsonrooftops.com and donate to the Westminster location as we reach for our goal of $9,000 in 2015.

According to Chief Spaulding, “Cops and donuts have a long, humorous history together, so it was only fitting that we team up with the great folks at Dunkin’ Donuts for this light-hearted event.  This event allows us to do something great for an incredible organization and poke a little fun at ourselves at the same time.  What could be better than that?”

The event conceived by a group of the law enforcement officers from Illinois, who in 2009, took to the rooftops of 94 Dunkin’ Donuts locations across the state and raised more than $182,000.

Special Olympics Maryland (SOMD) is a year-round sports organization dedicated to providing quality sports training and competition opportunities to Maryland’s children and adults with intellectual disabilities and/or closely related development disabilities. SOMD currently provides thousands of sports experiences annually for athletes statewide, and offers 24 sports, all at no cost to the athletes or their families.  For more information about SOMD visit www.somd.org or call 410-242-1515.

See also: Cops on Rooftops fundraiser for Special Olympics a great success

$8,332.00 raised in 30 hours in an event full of good humor for a worthy cause

By Kevin Dayhoff Posted 9/29/2010

A rested Westminster Police Chief Jeff Spaulding gave a report on the recent “Cops on Rooftops” fundraising event at the Westminster mayor and common council meeting last Monday.

He looked none the worse for wear after spending over 30 hours perched on the roof of the Dunkin' Donuts, on Route 140 in Westminster last Saturday and Sunday.

After the obligatory humor about cops and doughnuts, Spaulding confessed that he was proud that he only ate two doughnuts in the 30 hours he spend with his colleague, Lt. Andrew Winner, commander of the Maryland State Police Westminster barrack, raising money for Special Olympics Athletes.

“Well, we endured the heat, the cold, the wind, and the rain, but the fundraiser was a great success.  We raised well in excess of our $5,000 goal for Special Olympics last weekend…” 

The total came to $8,332.00, said Spaulding with some pride and a bit of subdued amazement that they surpassed their goal by so much.

At 9:30 last Saturday night the two intrepid police officers had already raised over $3,500.00 when Explore Carroll visited to check their progress (and their welfare.)

“It’s going well,” said Spaulding over the sounds of the radio playing and the steady stream of well-wishers from below.  Up on the rooftop, Winner and Spaulding had nested quite well, with lawn chairs, food, and an awning overhead set-up to provide all the comforts of home – on a highway store rooftop, that is.

How Spaulding only ate two doughnuts is amazing since their rooftop digs were constantly bombarded with the aromas of doughnuts being made in the store below. 

“Oh, geeze, what’s that?  It’s apple.  I think they are now making something with apples” (in the store below,) lamented Spaulding at one point.  “Oh man, this is torture,” he laughed as he traded words of encouragement with Winner not to eat too many doughnuts throughout the evening.

Of course, both Winner and Spaulding are athletes themselves and do not look like they eat too many doughnuts.  “Look at this guy,” Spaulding said of Winner last Saturday night. 

“Does he look like he eats a lot of doughnuts?”

"Don't answer that," Winner said.

“The citizens of Carroll County have been quite generous,” said Spaulding.  “Frankly, that does not surprise me,” he elaborated as he added how he has always been amazed as to how well Carroll countians support social causes with generosity.

Winner quickly added in agreement, “I have been truly amazed at the generosity of Carroll County.  A lot of people made a special effort to come and make a donation.”

Maryland State Police spokesperson Greg Shipley was also there last Saturday evening to cheer Winner and Spaulding on.

“It’s commendable…,” said Shipley.  When asked for further comment, Shipley explained that all the attention needed to be on the two police officers and the special needs athletes they support.

“Hey, I’m just here to congratulate them on what looks to be a successful event.  It’s nice that two officers give-up their weekend for such a good cause,” said a smiling Shipley as he traded humor with Winner and Spaulding from the parking lot below.

"It's a great cause," Spaulding said of Special Olympics.  “Law enforcement has a long history of supporting Special Olympics.”

So does Spaulding.  He is a central regional coordinator for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, and has participated in that event since 1986.

His interest started 23 years ago when he was an officer in the Howard County Police Department and was asked to participate in Maryland's first Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.

Since then, he has volunteered to raise money for and awareness about Special Olympics.  He attends Special Olympics competitions as far away as Japan to serve as a security guard, awards presenter or volunteer.

As for the doughnut shop rooftop stunt, the idea came from law enforcement officers in Illinois who took to the rooftops of 94 Dunkin' Donuts locations in 2009, and raised more than $182,000.

In Maryland last year, one location in Laurel participated in the promotion and raised $7,000.  This year, Westminster joined three other participating locations in College Park, Ocean City, and Glen Burnie.

Last Monday night at the Westminster council meeting, Spaulding explained that a retired state trooper made a special trip to donate $1,000.00 on Sunday and the owner of the Dunkin’ Donuts also donated $1,000.00 to the cause.

“And folks are still asking if they can still donate,” said Spaulding.  “And the answer is yes, just be in touch with me at the (Westminster Police) station.”

For information about donating to the fund for Special Olympics of Maryland, go to the organization's website at www.somd.org or call 410-789-6677, or call Spaulding at the police station at 410-848-4646.  Contributing doughnuts is optional.

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Photo: Westminster Police Chief Jeff Spaulding raised a bucket full of donations at the Cops on Rooftops Special Olympics fundraiser September 25, 2010.  Photo by Kevin Dayhoff

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Westminster Police Chief Jeff Spaulding is all smiles as he raises a bucket full of donations at the Cops on Rooftops Special Olympics fundraiser September 25, 2010.  Photo by Kevin Dayhoff

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