Training Academy Graduation Adds Forty-Six to PGPD Ranks

Prince George’s County, Maryland…County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III and Police Chief Mark A. Magaw, along with other public safety officials, hosted the graduation of fifty police officers from the Training Academy last night.  The ceremony was held at Henry A. Wise High School in Upper Marlboro.  Basic Training Session #119 graduated forty-six new Prince George’s County Police Department officers, three City of Bowie Police Department officers, and one Maryland National Capitol Park Police Department officer.

“These young men and women represent the future of law enforcement in Prince George’s County.  I take great pleasure in welcoming these fine young officers into the law enforcement family”, said Chief Mark Magaw.

Awards to Session #119 graduates for outstanding achievement and performance were presented to the following officers:

Chief’s Leadership Award

           

Officer Todd N. Fowble – Prince George’s County Police Department

Sergeant Joseph K. Brown Award for the Top Scholastic Achiever

           

1^st - Officer Jason Colman - City of Bowie Police Department

2^nd- Officer Kristen K Baird - Prince George’s County Police Department

3^rd- Officer Megan A. Starr - Prince George’s County Police Department  

Rodney G. Chaney Award for Outstanding Student Officer

           

Officer Pernell E. Jackson - Prince George’s County Police Department

Steven F. Gaughan Memorial Award for Achievement in Criminal Law

           

Officer Pernell E. Jackson - Prince George’s County Police Department

Officer Ryan A. Minnich - Prince George’s County Police Department

Sergeant Robert J. Talbert Memorial Award for Physical Fitness (Male/Female)

           

            Female - Officer Kristen K. Baird - Prince George’s County Police Department

Male - Officer Robert W. Atwell - Prince George’s County Police Department

Marksmanship Award

            Officer Pernell E. Jackson, Jr. - Prince George’s County Police Department

Police Vehicle Operations Award

            Officer Todd N. Fowble - Prince George’s County Police Department

For further information, contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Press Information Office at 301-772-4710.