OCEAN PINES–Two Ocean Pines police officers recently graduated from the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy, located at Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury. The Entrance-Level for Law Enforcement Officers training is mandated by Maryland and ran from July 8 to Dec. 17. Recruits are required to successfully complete all instructional objectives in this 26-week academy.
Police Officer Eric Otey, Jr. of the Ocean Pines Police Department received a physical fitness award, and was elected by his classmates as class speaker at the graduation ceremony.
Police Officer Harry Miller of the Ocean Pines Police Department received a firearms proficiency award from the Academy.
Both officers will be assigned to patrol assignments in the department.
“Both of these officers achieved a high level of performance in this grueling police academy. We are extremely proud of them and the citizens of Ocean Pines shall benefit from their professionalism,” said David Massey, chief of the Ocean Pines Police Department.
Police Officer Eric Otey, Jr. of the Ocean Pines Police Department received a physical fitness award, and was elected by his classmates as class speaker at the graduation ceremony.
Police Officer Harry Miller of the Ocean Pines Police Department received a firearms proficiency award from the Academy.
Both officers will be assigned to patrol assignments in the department.
“Both of these officers achieved a high level of performance in this grueling police academy. We are extremely proud of them and the citizens of Ocean Pines shall benefit from their professionalism,” said David Massey, chief of the Ocean Pines Police Department.