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Thursday, September 30, 2021
A message from Chief of Police Leo Ehrisman
The following appeared in the fall 2021 issue of the Ocean Pines Quarterly Report:
OCEAN PINES POLICE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS:
The full-service, 24-hour-a-day operation of the Ocean Pines Police Department remains available to respond to the needs and calls for service during this unusual time as our community manages the pandemic and its effects on our residents. Our officers and office employees have had to take major steps to protect themselves, as well as those they serve or assist every day.
DRUG OVERDOSES:
Ocean Pines also saw an increase in the number of drug overdose calls in the summer months. The police are here to help anyone battling the addiction of any drugs or alcohol to prevent these accidental overdoses. Ocean Pines Police are now connected with the LEAD team, which will become a large, faster link to resources to return to a normal healthier life.
SUMMER HOMES & CONCERNS:
We would like to remind homeowners that you are still responsible for the upkeep and behavior of your renters as required by HOA rules and regulations. Many resident owners call the police for violations such as parking and utility trailers. I would remind residents that the police will always respond to your calls for help. However, not all of those complaints are violations of Maryland law or traffic codes. It has been recorded on many social media outlets that “the police do nothing to help.” Always remember that the complaint must be a law violation before police action may be enforced. Our officers always respond to your call for service with the intention to help.
PROTECTING YOURSELF & YOUR FAMILY:
During the summer months, Ocean Pines Police had an increase of reported thefts/fraud and scam cases from phone calls, emails and phone messages. The police investigations have found that many of these cases are from sources outside of the country. As these reported cases increase, the difficulty of solving the cases remains the same. We ask that you monitor all of your online banking, shopping and account purchases for yourself, and for other family members who are not technically sure of how to see suspicious activity on their accounts.
ARRESTS:
Ocean Pines Police have made several arrests for domestic violence. Most of these situations are alcohol- or drug-related. Remember that drugs and/or alcohol will not help with a domestic event. There are several hotlines and resources that may be used to assist with the domestic situations.
Many of our arrests this summer have resulted in charges of assault, property damage and protective orders, which all involve court appearances and legal fees.
Other arrests relating to drugs, alcohol violations and traffic offences continue to be handled by our officers.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
The Ocean Pines Police now have an opening for an officer and/or candidate for the fall police academy, which will begin in January of 2022. Please contact our office at 410-641-7747 for details.
IN CLOSING:
The Ocean Pines Police would like to thank everyone for the strong show of support from this community during these stressful times. Please remember that the police in your community not only work cases, respond to calls and enforce traffic laws, but they are also here to help you, serve you, and care for you and your families as well as your property.