Police Chiefs’ Association Prince George’s County Installs New Officers (Sheriff Melvin C. High First Sheriff to Serve as President) #PGSO

Upper Marlboro, MD… Sheriff Melvin C. High was installed as president of the Police Chiefs’ Association of Prince George’s County – the first Sheriff to serve as the Association president.

Sheriff High and other officers were sworn in by Judge C. Philip Nichols, Jr. during an installation ceremony at the Association’s regular monthly meeting. Other Association officers sworn in were: Bowie Police Chief John Nesky – Vice-President, Prince George’s County Police Chief Hank Stawinski, III – Secretary, Laurel City Police Chief Richard McLaughlin – Treasurer, and Cottage City and Colmar Manor Police Chief William Lowry – Member-At-Large.

In acknowledging recent Past President, University of Maryland Police Chief David B. Mitchell, Sheriff High said, “I’m taking over an organization that’s well positioned to address the public safety concerns of the county thanks to the outstanding leadership of Chief Mitchell.”

On the importance of the Association, Sheriff High said, “The Police Chiefs’ Association brings together a wealth of law enforcement leadership and experience to collaborate on matters related to the safety of the communities we all serve. We are advocates and partners with our communities and a resource to the legislative bodies at the local, county, and state level. I’m proud to serve.”

For more information contact the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Press Information Office at 301