[SMCARA] Maryland State Police

[Larry E. Norris]

Closing Annapolis State Police Barrack
 Reported by: Linda So
Email: so at wmar.com
Last Update: 5/07 4:06 pm


Maryland State Police
The state police barracks in Annapolis is getting ready to close its doors 
for good. It's part of the governor's budget to save the state hundreds of 
thousands of dollars. But those who've worked out of the barracks say it's a 
bad idea that could jeopardize safety.

The Annapolis state police barracks has been serving the public for 16 
years. But come this summer, you'll no longer see troopers leaving the 
building. Under the plan to close the barrack, the 29 troopers working at 
the Annapolis barrack will be relocated to Glen Burnie. A move critics say 
is a bad idea.

Lt. Kevin Lambert, retired barrack commander says, "It's going to be a 
safety issue not only for the public. It's going to be a safety issue for 
the troopers who are going to be working in this area." Former 
Superintendent of State Police George Brosan says, "It's the presence in the 
state capitol. We have so many things here. The statehouse, Naval Academy, 
the courts. the Bay Bridge is not far away."

These men are worried it will slow down response times when critical 
emergencies arise in the Annapolis area. But the current superintendent of 
state police says consolidating the barracks would eliminate desk jobs and 
put more troopers on the street. The Annapolis barrack will be closed before 
July first.



Larry E.Norris
N3JTN