TIMONIUM, MD—The Maryland State Police honored more than 140 individuals at an awards ceremony in Timonium on Wednesday for their outstanding acts of courage, dedication to duty, lifesaving efforts, and humanitarianism. The honorees included Maryland State Troopers, civilian employees from the Agency, allied law enforcement officers, and emergency personnel.
“These individuals are often the first to take action in critical moments, going above and beyond to protect, prevent and provide for those who live and visit our State,” said Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr. “That is nothing short of extraordinary and I’m incredibly proud to be able to recognize each person for their actions.”
Among the awardees was the Maryland State Police Underwater Recovery Team (URT), which received a Governor’s Citation for its work in the search and recovery efforts following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024. Amidst bridge debris, steel, and hazardous materials, the URT spent countless hours recovering the six victims and providing closure for their families…