Maryland Transportation Authority Police

Annual Awards Ceremony

March 18, 2009

Martin O’Malley Anthony Brown
Governor Lt. Governor

John D. Porcari
Chairman

Members

Peter J. Basso
Rev. Dr. William C. Calhoun, Sr.
Mary Beyer Halsey
Louise P. Hoblitzell
Richard C. Mike Lewin
Isaac H. Marks, Sr., Esq.
Michael J. Whitson
Walter E. Woodford, Jr., P.E.

Ronald L. Freeland
Executive Secretary
 Vision
Creating EZ Passage Throughout Maryland

Mission
The Authority will be financial stewards of our dedicated revenue
sources to provide vital transportation links that move people and
promote commerce in Maryland by:

• Creating and maintaining a transportation network of highways,

bridges and tunnels where safety and efficiency are priorities.

• Operating and securing our facilities with innovative

technologies.

• Financing transportation facilities that offer convenient choices

to travelers.

Values
MARYLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY POLICE
COMMAND STAFF
Chief Marcus L. Brown Chief of Police

Lt. Colonel Gary Betzing Chief, Administrative Services Bureau

Major Michael Kundrat Commander, Patrol Division

Major Danielle Bradshaw-Lee Commander, Support Services Division

Major Donna Dailey Commander, Airport/Seaport Division

Major William O’Reilly Commander, Budget & Planning Division

Major Kevin Anderson Commander, Special Operations Division

Captain Joseph Ruff Commander, Logistics Command

Captain Richard Perry Commander, Personnel Command

Captain Manuel Crew Commander, BWI/TM Airport Detachment

Captain Lucy Lyles Commander, Internal Affairs Unit

Captain Eric Garrison Commander, Comm. Vehicle Safety Unit

Captain Richard Ricko Commander, Port Detachment

Captain Corey McKenzie Commander, Tunnel Command Detachment

Captain Reynold Giese Commander, MVA Detachment

Captain David Greene Commander, Planning & Research

Director Errol Etting Director of Intelligence

Director Ricky Williams Director of Security

Director Debbie King Director of Training

 Maryland Transportation
Authority Police

MISSION
The mission of the Maryland Transportation Authority
Police is to provide Safety, Security and Service to the
people who use Maryland's vital transportation assets.

VISION
The men and women of the MdTA Police are highly
qualified and engaged individuals who value the principles
of honesty, integrity, dignity, and dedication to all. We
must perform problem solving oriented policing for a
geographic and culturally diverse population. We will work
to provide a safe and a secure environment for the public
and our co-workers through professional services.

GOALS
• To secure & protect transportation assets
• To promote highway safety & the efficient flow of
traffic
• To apprehend criminals & terrorists
• To assist travelers, customers, & co-workers
• To employ, train, & equip a superior workforce
 AGENDA
Welcome
Sergeant Kevin Ayd

Presentation of Colors
Maryland Transportation Authority Police Honor Guard

National Anthem
Sergeant Gregory Prioleau and Officer Valerie Williams-Price

Invocation
Chaplin Kathleen Corbett-Welsh

Remarks
Chief Marcus L. Brown

Presentation of Awards
Award of Excellence
Life Saving Award
Distinguished Service Award
Chief’s Commendation
Unit Commendation
Motor Carrier Inspector of the Year
Telecommunication Operator of the Year
Law Enforcement Supervisor of the Year
Detachment Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

Closing Remarks
Sergeant Kevin Ayd

Benediction
Chaplin Kathleen Corbett-Welsh
 Award of Excellence
Officer John Cummins
Officer Ryan McGrath
Officer David Bahr
Detective Justin Buscemi
Officer James Schuler
Officer Gregory Sampson
Officer Scott Gardner

DUI Enforcement

Officer Casey Viou Francis Scott Key Bridge Detachment

Officer Paul Brookshire Francis Scott Key Bridge Detachment
Officer Gregory Gardner Francis Scott Key Bridge Detachment
Corporal Jason Marll Tunnel Command Detachment
Officer Gregory Sampson Tunnel Command Detachment
Officer Richard Mossman Tunnel Command Detachment
Officer Anthony Dix Tunnel Command Detachment
Officer John Bartlett Lane Bridge Detachment
Officer Brian Jordan Lane Bridge Detachment
Corporal Emory Williams Hatem Bridge Detachment
Officer Andre Fontz Hatem Bridge Detachment
Officer Adam Laprade Lane Bridge Detachment
Officer Jeremy Burford Lane Bridge Detachment

DUI Top Performer of the Year

Officer Paul Powers Tunnel Command Detachment

Occupant Restraint & Chief’s Challenge

Officer Dale Budnick Hatem Bridge Detachment
Officer Glenn Rook Tunnel Command Detachment
Officer Adam Edelheit BWI/TM Airport Detachment
 Life Saving Award

Sergeant Arthur Brown, Jr.,

Officer James Karpiak
Officer Larico Howard
Officer Terrill Lawrence
Officer Elgin Barnes
Officer Paul Brookshire
Officer Ronald Davies
Mr. Robert Anthony
Corporal Sean Hames
Officer Michael Serrano
Corporal Paul Bruce
Corporal Carl Recktenwald, Jr.
Officer John Lewis, Jr.
Officer Ronald Davies III
Officer Vincent Edwards
Officer Tangela Carter
Officer Rodney Winmond
Officer Joseph Stepalovitch

Distinguished Service Award

Sergeant Gregory Prioleau

Sergeant Kevin Kess
 Chief’s Commendation

Lieutenant Joseph Alton

Corporal Leroy Kellam, Jr.
Officer Christopher Heisey
Officer Paul Powers
Officer William Alexander
Cadet Ronald Imbragulio
Officer Gregory Day
Officer Jeffrey Young
Officer Thomas Davis
Officer Kevin Davis

Motor Carrier Inspector of the Year

Motor Carrier Inspector II Valerie Snyder

Telecommunications Operator of the Year

Telecommunications Supervisor Irene Guerin

Law Enforcement Supervisor of the Year

Sergeant Verlon Morrow

 Detachment/Unit Officer of the Year

Officer James Schuler

Officer Christopher Wilson
Officer Lisa Reichart
Detective Brendon Shaffer
Officer Andre Fontz
Officer John Cummins
Officer Bryan Bosley
Officer Jeffrey Young
Officer David Bahr
Officer Benjamin Gilmore
Officer James Hicks
Officer Michael Gregor

Maryland Transportation Authority Police

Officer of the Year

Officer Jeffrey Young