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Wednesday, January 07, 2004

20040105 20031215 Westminster Police Daily Incident Reports


Police Daily Incident Reports 12/22/2003 – 01/06/2004

January 5, 2004

ON 01-01-04 AT 3:52 PM THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED DAVID CORNELL RICHARDSON, AGE 32, OF CHALGROVE AVE IN BALTIMORE. HE WAS CHARGED WITH ONE COUNT OF FAILURE TO APPEAR. HE WAS TAKEN BEFORE A COMMISSIONER AND HELD ON $10,000 FULL.

ON 01-01-04 AT 5:13 PM THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED LARRY GENE HARRIS JR, AGE 42, OF HALLOW ROCK RD IN BALTIMORE. HE WAS CHARGED WITH ONE COUNT OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED. HE WAS TAKEN BEFORE A COMMISSIONER AND RELEASED ON PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE.

ON 01-03-04 AT 12:00 PM THIS DEPARTMENT SERVED A CRIMINAL SUMMONS ON MICHAEL THOMAS SKIPPER, AGE 33 OF LOGAN DRIVE IN WESTMINSTER, MD. HE WAS CHARGED WITH ONE COUNT OF THEFT.

ON 01-03-2004 AT 11:12 AM THIS DEPARTMENT SERVED A CRIMINAL SUMMONS ON LYNN DIFFENBAUCHER, AGE 41 OF WASHINGTON ROAD IN WESTMINSTER, MD. HE WAS CHARGED WITH TWO COUNTS OF ANIMAL CONTROL LAW.

ON 12-30-2003 AT 7:00 PM A RESIDENT OF YOUNG WAY

ON 01-03-04 AT 2:30 PM THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED CHARITY ELIZABETH MCIVER, AGE 24 OF E MAIN ST IN WESTMINSTER, MD.COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT.

ON 1-3-04, AT 3:10 AM, THIS DEPARTMENT SERVED A CRIMINAL SUMMONS ON DENNIS ABRAHAM HUTSON, AGE 39, OF WEST MAIN STREET IN WESTMINSTER. HE WAS CHARGED WITH 3 COUNTS OF FOURTH DEGREE SEX OFFENSE AND ONE COUNT OF SECOND DEGREE ASSAULT.

ON 12-27-2003 AT 8:09 PM A RESIDENT OF ALTONDALE ROAD IN REISTERSTOWN , MARYLAND REPORTED THAT UNKNOWN SUSPECT(S) HAD STOLEN ITEMS OUT OF HIS VEHICLE WHILE HE WAS PARKED IN THE GEHR LOT OF WESTMINSTER. TOTAL LOSS AT THIS TIME IS UNKNOWN.

ON 1-1-04, AT 3:00 AM, THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED A 17 YEAR OLD FEMALE JUVENILE OF WESTMINSTER, MD. SHE WAS CHARGED WITH ONE COUNT EACH OF DISTURBING THE PEACE, DISORDERLY INTOXICATION, FALSE STATEMENT, POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL, POSSESSION OF TOBACCO, AND FAILURE TO OBEY. SHE WAS RELEASED TO THE CUSTODY OF HER PARENT.

ON 01-02-04 THIS DEPARTMENT CHARGED A 10 YEAR OLD MALE JUVENILE WITH CHILD IN NEED OF SUPERVISION AND 2ND DEGREE ASSAULT. CHARGES ARE BEING FORWARDED TO JUVENILE SERVICES.

ON 01-04-04 THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED A 16-YEAR OLD FEMALE JUVENILE AND CHARGED HER WITH CHILD IN NEED OF SUPERVISION. SHE WAS RELEASED INTO THE CUSTODY OF HER PARENT.

December 29, 2003
REPORTED THAT HER VEHICLE HAD BEEN DAMAGED BY UNKNOWN SUSPECT(S). TOTAL LOSS AT THIS TIME IS UNKNOWN. SHE WAS CHARGED AS A FUGITIVE FROM ANOTHER AREA AND RELEASED INTO THE CUSTODY OF THE CARROLL


ON 12-22-03 AT 5:14 AM, A RESIDENT OF EAST GREEN STREET IN WESTMINSTER REPORTED THAT UNKNOWN SUBJECT HAD DAMAGED HER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED TO THE REAR OF HER RESIDENCE WHEN THE DAMAGE OCCURRED. TOTAL DAMAGE IS ESTIMATED AT $ 30.00.

ON 12-22-03 AT 11:51 PM A RESIDENT OF BANK SPRING COURT IN OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND REPORTED THAT UNKNOWN DAMAGED HIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON WIMERT AVENUE WHEN THE DAMAGE OCCURRED. TOTAL DAMAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT $ 500.00.

ON 12-19-2003 THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED LACY AMANDA MAY, AGE 21 OF RIFFLE ROAD IN EMMITSBURG, MD. SHE WAS CHARGED WITH ONE COUNT OF FAILURE TO APPEAR. SHE IS HELD ON A $10,000.00 BOND.

ON 12-23-2003 AT 10:53 PM, A RESIDENT OF EAST MAIN STREETWESTMINSTER REPORTED A SUBJECT HAD DAMAGED HER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT HER RESIDENCE WHEN THE DAMAGED OCCURRED.

ON 12-15-2003 AT 12:14 PM, A RESIDENT OF BREHM ROAD IN WESTMINSTER REPORTED AN UNKNOWN SUBJECT REMOVED AN ITEM FROM HIS PROPERTY ON WINTERS ALLEY IN WESTMINSTER. TOTAL LOSS IS ESTIMATED AT $50.00.

ON 12-23-03, AT 11:02 PM, A RESIDENT OF CYPRESS POINT COURT IN WESTMINSTER REPORTED THAT AN UNKNOWN SUSPECT DAMAGED HIS VEHICLE. TOTAL LOSS IS ESTIMATED AT $75.00.

ON 12-25-2003 AN EMPLOYEE OF DENNY’S RESTAURANT REPORTED THAT AN UNKNOWN SUSPECT (S) HAD FAILED TO PAY FOR FOOD. TOTAL LOSS AT THIS TIME IS UNKNOWN.

ON 12-23-2003 AT 7:53 PM, A RESIDENT OF SOUTH CENTER STREET IN WESTMINSTER REPORTED THAT AN UNKNOWN SUSPECTS REMOVED HIS JACKET FROM HIS SHOPPING CART. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED AT THE WAL MART IN WESTMINSTER. TOTAL LOSS IS ESTIMATED AT $200.00.

ON 12-23-03 AT 12:33 PM AN EMPLOYEE OF SUNBELT RENTALS IN FINKSBURG REPORTED THAT UNKNOWN SUSPECT (S) HAD REMOVED A GENERATOR FROM MARTINS CATERING IN WESTMINSTER. TOTAL LOSS IS ESTIMATED AT $12,000.00.

ON 12-26-03 AT 8:15 PM THIS DEPARTMENT SERVED A CRIMINAL SUMMONS ON CARRIE ANN WEAN, AGE 24, OF SULLIVAN ROADWESTMINSTER. THE SUMMONS WAS FOR THEFT UNDER $500.00 AND CONSPIRACY-THEFT UNDER $500.00.

ON 12-27-03 AT 7:35 AM, A RESIDENT OF NORTH CENTER STREETWESTMINSTER REPORTED THAT AN UNKNOWN SUSPECT (S) REMOVED PROPERTY FROM THEIR VEHICLE. ESTIMATED LOSS IS $250.00.

ON 12-27-03 AT 7:23 AM, A RESIDENT OF WESTMINSTER AVENUEWESTMINSTER REPORTED DAMAGE TO A VEHICLE BY AN UNKNOWN SUSPECT (S). ESTIMATED DAMAGE IS $1,000.00.

ON 12-27-03 AT 2:10 PM, THIS DEPARTMENT SERVED A CRIMINAL SUMMONS TO TERRY LEE HUMPLE, SR., AGE 43, OF EAST MAIN STREET IN WESTMINSTER MARYLAND. HE WAS CHARGED WITH VIOLATION OF EXPARTE/PROTECTIVE ORDER AND ASSAULT 2ND DEGREE.

ON 12-27-03 AT 12:12 PM, THIS DEPARTMENT SERVED A CRIMINAL SUMMONS TO REBECCA ANNE PHILLIPS, AGE 25, OF WAMPLER LANE IN WESTMINSTER. SHE WAS CHARGED WITH TWO COUNTS OF MALICIOUS DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY LESS THAN $500.00 AND ONE COUNT OF THEFT LESS THAN $500.00.

ON 12-27-03 AT 4:54 PM, AN EMPLOYEE OF KAY-BEE TOYS LOCATED AT THE TOWN MALL IN WESTMINSTER REPORTED THAT AN UNKNOWN SUSPECT(S) DAMAGED ITEMS AT THAT LOCATION. ESTIMATED DAMAGES ARE $154.87.

ON 12-27-03 AT 5:03 PM, A RESIDENT OF EAST GEORGE STREET IN WESTMINSTER REPORTED THAT AN UNKNOWN SUSPECT REMOVED PROPERTY FROM THEIR VEHICLE. ESTIMATED LOSS IS $50.00.

ON 12-26-03 AT 3:30 AM, THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED A 16-YEAR-OLD FEMALE JUVENILE. SHE WAS CHARGED WITH CHILD IN NEED OF SUPERVISION, THEN RELEASED TO THE CUSTODY OF A GUARDIAN.

ON 12-17-03 AT 9:15 PM, THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED JACK ARTHUR HOHN, JR., AGE 27, OF WAMPLER COURT IN WESTMINSTER MARYLAND. HE WAS CHARGED WITH FAILURE TO APPEAR. HE WAS TAKEN BEFORE A COMMISSIONER AND RELEASED AFTER POSTING $10,000.00 BOND.

ON 12-28-03 AT 2:00 AM, THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED MATHEW RAY MALLOY, AGE 24, OF SOLLERS POINT ROAD IN DUNDALK MARYLAND. HE WAS CHARGED WITH VIOLATION OF PROBATION. HE WAS TAKEN BEFORE A COMMISSIONER AND RELEASED AFTER POSTING $5,000.00 BAIL BOND.

ON 12-27-03 AT 9:50 PM THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED PAUL KEVIN HELFRICK, AGE 41, OF NO FIXED ADDRESS. HE WAS CHARGED WITH TWO COUNTS OF VIOLATION OF PROBATION. HE WAS TAKEN BEFORE A COMMISSIONER AND HELD WITH OUT BAIL.

ON 12-26-03 AT 3:20 PM THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED KENNETH EUGENE GREEN, AGE 45, OF PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE IN WESTMINSTER MARYLAND. HE WAS CHARGED WITH VIOLATION OF PROBATION. HE WAS TAKEN BEFORE A COMMISSIONER AND RELEASED AFTER POSTING $500.00 BAIL.

ON 12-27-2003 AT 12:26 PM A RESIDENT OF EAST GREEN STREETWESTMINSTER, MARYLAND REPORTED THAT UNKNOWN SUSPECT(S) HAD STOLEN PROPERTY FROM HER VEHICLE. TOTAL LOSS AT THIS TIME IS ESTIMATED AT $20.00.

ON 12-27-2003 AT 8:19 AM A RESIDENT OF NORTH CENTER STREET IN WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND REPORTED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT DOOR OF HER HOUSE BY UNKNOWN SUSPECT(S). TOTAL LOSS AT THIS TIME IS ESTIMATED AT $100.00.

ON 12-27-2003 AT 5:06 PM A RESIDENT OF MADISON STREET IN WESTMINSTER REPORTED THAT UNKNOWN SUSPECT(S) HAD REMOVED PROPERTY FROM HIS VEHICLE. TOTAL LOSS AT THIS TIME IS UNKNOWN.

ON 12-27-2003 AT 4:10 PM A RESIDENT OF SYCAMORE STREET IN WESTMINSTER REPORTED THAT UNKNOWN SUSPECTS HAD REMOVED ITEMS FROM HIS VEHICLE. TOTAL LOSS AT THIS TIME IS ESTIMATED AT $230.00.

ON 12-28-2003 AT 6:09 PM A RESIDENT OF LIBERTY STREET IN WESTMINSTER REPORTED THAT HER VEHICLE HAD BEEN DAMAGED BY UNKNOWN SUSPECT(S). TOTAL LOSS AT TIME OF REPORT WAS UNKNOWN.

ON 12-26-2003 AT 10:40 PM THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED A 15-YEAR-OLD MALE JUVENILE. HE WAS CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA AND POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA. HE WAS RELEASED INTO THE CUSTODY OF A PARENT.

ON 12-26-2003 AT 10:40 PM THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED A 16- YEAR- OLD MALE JUVENILE. HE WAS CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA AND POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA. HE WAS RELEASED INTO THE CUSTODY OF A PARENT.

December 22, 2003


ON 12-19-03 THIS DEPARTMENT CHARGED A 15-YEAR OLD MALE JUVENILE WITH MALICIOUS DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY. CHARGES ARE BEING FORWARDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE.

ON 12-19-03 THIS DEPARTMENT CHARGED A 16-YEAR OLD MALE JUVENILE WITH MALICIOUS DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY. CHARGES ARE BEING FORWARDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE.

ON 12-19-03 THIS DEPARTMENT CHARGED A 15-YEAR OLD MALE JUVENILE WITH MALICIOUS DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY. CHARGES ARE BEING FORWARDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE.

ON 12-19-03 THIS DEPARTMENT CHARGED A 16-YEAR OLD MALE JUVENILE WITH MALICIOUS DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY. CHARGES ARE BEING FORWARDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE.

ON 12-17-03 AT 4:02 PM THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED MELVIN CLARENCE BOSLEY, AGE 23 OF EWING DRIVE IN WESTMINSTER, MD. HE WAS CHARGED WITH VIOLATING A PEACE ORDER. HE WAS TAKEN BEFORE A COMMISSIONER AND RELEASED ON PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE.

ON 12-18-03 AT 11:40 AM THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED DIANA LYNN BURCHETT, AGE 34 OF MATHIAS COURT IN WESTMINSTER, MD. SHE WAS CHARGED WITH ONE COUNT OF THE FOLLOWING CHARGES: FORGERY PRIVATE DOCUMENTS, THEFT UNDER 500, AND UTTERING FALSE DOCUMENT. SHE WAS TAKEN BEFORE A COMMISSIONER AND RELEASED AFTER POSTING A $2,500.00 BAIL.

ON 12-18-03 AT 3:50 AM THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED CHRISTOPHER SCOTT BLACK, AGE 32 OF EWING DRIVE IN WESTMINSTER, MD. HE WAS CHARGED WITH FOUR COUNTS OF THEFT AND ONE COUNT OF THEFT SCHEME. HE WAS TAKEN BEFORE A COMMISSIONER AND RELEASED ON PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE.

ON 12-17-03 AT 4:12 PM THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED DANNY NEIL KNIGHT, AGE 23 OF MURRAY RD IN FINKSBURG, MD. HE WAS CHARGED WITH ONE COUNT OF THEFT UNDER 500. HE WAS TAKEN BEFORE A COMMISSIONER AND RELEASED ON PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE.

ON 12-17-03 AT 8:00 AM THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED CHRISTOPHER KOHLER, AGE 31 OF CARTERSVILLE RD IN COLUMBIA, MD. HE WAS CHARGED WITH FAILURE TO PERFORM CONTRACT AND THEFT OVER 500. HE WAS TAKEN BEFORE A COMMISSIONER AND HELD ON $5,000.00.

ON 12-18-03 AT 10:47 AM THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED TOMA ALONZO SMITH, AGE 25 OF CARROLL ST IN WESTMINSTER, MD.

ON 12-19-03 AT 12:20 PM THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED STACIE LYNN SNYDER, AGE 30, OF WEST MAIN STREET IN WESTMINSTER. SHE WAS CHARGED WITH FAILURE TO APPEAR. SHE TAKEN BEFORE THE COMMISSIONER AND RELEASED ON $10,000.00 BOND.

ON 12-17-03 AT 3:13 PM THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED RICHARD NOEL SENN, AGE 35, OF UNION ST IN WESTMINSTER. HE WAS CHARGED WITH TWO COUNTS OF POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE, TWO COUNTS OF POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA AND FOUR COUNTS OF MANUFACTURING/DISTRIBUTING NARCOTICS. HE WAS TAKEN BEFORE THE COMMISSIONER AND HELD ON $25,000.000 BOND.

ON 12-19-03 AT 9:19 PM THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED RAYMOND ERIC SAUNDERS, AGE 18, OF CHURCH ST IN WESTMINSTER. HE WAS CHARGED WITH FAILURE TO APPEAR. HE WAS TAKEN BEFORE THE COMMISSIONER AND HELD ON $2,500 BOND.

ON 12-17-03 AT 10:00 PM THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED DOUGLAS WAYNE JESS, AGE 22 OF CHERRY OAK COURT IN TANEYTOWN. HE WAS CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA, POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE AND TWO COUNTS OF MANUFACTURING/DISTRIBUTING A CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE. HE WAS TAKEN BEFORE THE COMMISSIONER AND RELEASED ON PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE.

ON 12-17-03 AT 2:36 PM THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED NORMAN JAMES BROSENNE 3RD, AGE 39, OF EAST MAIN ST IN WESTMINSTER. HE WAS CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE AND POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA. HE WAS TAKEN BEFORE THE COMMISSIONER AND RELEASED ON PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE.

ON 12-20-03 AT 3:10 AM THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED JEFFREY SCOTT BATHALOMEY, AGE 40, OF GWYNN BROOK DR IN WESTMINSTER. HE WAS CHARGED WITH ONE COUNT EACH OF: 1ST DEGREE BURGLARY, 3RD DEGREE BURGLARY, POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE, POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA AND TWO COUNTS OF MALICIOUS DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY. HE WAS TAKEN BEFORE THE COMMISSIONER AND HELD ON $20,000.00 BOND.

ON 12-20-03 AT 7:07 AM THIS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED ALLEN ANDREW SILBERMAN, AGE 33, OF EAST MAIN STREET IN WESTMINSTER. HE WAS CHARGED WITH ONE COUNT EACH OF: 1ST DEGREE BURGLARY, 2ND DEGREE BURGLARY AND TWO COUNTS MALICIOUS DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY. HE WAS TAKEN BEFORE THE COMMISSIONER AND HELD ON $20,000.00 BOND. HE WAS CHARGED WITH ONE COUNT OF THEFT UNDER 500. HE WAS TAKEN BEFORE A COMMISSIONER AND RELEASED ON PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE.

Thursday, December 11, 2003

20031209 Maria Tsigas: Westminster police chief Jeff Spaulding approved

20031209 Maria Tsigas: Westminster police chief Jeff Spaulding approved

Westminster police chief approved

by Maria Tsigas for the Carroll County Times

December 9, 2003

The Westminster City Council unanimously approved the confirmation of William J. "Jeff" Spaulding Monday as Westminster's new police chief.

Spaulding, a 30-year veteran of the Howard County Police Department, will be officially sworn in on Jan. 2. Maj. Dean Brewer, who has been acting chief for the past five months, will remain acting chief until then.

Spaulding was chosen from among nearly 70 applicants from all over the United States, according to the city.

The selection committee included Mayor Kevin Dayhoff, Council President Damian Halstad and council members Roy Chiavacci and Suzanne Albert, and several county law enforcement officials.

Chiavacci said during Monday evening's meeting that Spaulding's name just surfaced to the top from the beginning.

He was the right person at the right time for the city of Westminster, Chiavacci said.

Spaulding said he looked forward to coming to Westminster and working with the citizens, council, mayor and police department.

Spaulding has served as deputy chief in Howard County for the last six years. A Mount Airy resident, Spaulding is slated to replace Chief Roger Joneckis, who retired at the end of July.


Maria Tsigas for the
Carroll County Times

http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2003/12/09/news/news6.txt

Tuesday, December 09, 2003

20031208 McDaniel College web site: Local leaders, political science students talk bioterrorism



20031208 McDaniel College web site: Local leaders, political science students talk bioterrorism

http://www.mcdaniel.edu/news/archive03/bioterror2.shtml

Local leaders, political science students talk bioterrorism

December 8, 2003

Consider this scenario: Pneumonic plague has hit Baltimore, and city leaders suspect bioterrorism.

Bracing for the disease to spread across county lines, the Westminster mayor convenes a team of advisers.

Tension runs high. Not only are Mayor Kevin Dayhoff and other local leaders asking difficult questions; this new team of advisers has never handled an emergency plan – never mind one for a bioterrorist attack.

They are McDaniel students in a political science class, "National Security in a Changing World."

And when the students met with local emergency responders Dec. 3 to lay out their strategy, their real-life counterparts were quick to complete their plans with advice – from critique to praise for the students' creativity.

As two groups of students presented their proposals to local leaders, they offered a range of ideas. They discussed aspects of their plans, from blocking main roads and screening entrants to quarantining people who had been exposed, offering treatment for patients at the former Lowe's building and area schools, and even shuttling the sick so they wouldn't create extra traffic on area roads.

"Mostly what we're trying to do is prevent the spread and go a little overboard," said Nate Getchell '05, acting as the health officer for one of the groups. "Offense is your best defense."

The students proposed developing hotlines for people seeking information and spreading the news via local TV and radio stations. One of the groups wanted to broadcast the hotline information from police cruisers.

"Has the mayor declared marshal law?" Dayhoff asked.

Without hesitation, Jon Fitzgerald '06, serving as the public information officer for his group, responded. "No, the mayor has not. Quite frankly, we are trying to remain as calm as possible."

Looking ahead, the students even tried to find solutions such as sending contaminated hospital materials to an incinerator in York, Pa., and storing dead bodies in refrigerators at a meatpacking plant.

"I think the identification of a temporary morgue is a great thing," said Mike Webster, director of Campus Safety. But be prepared, he told the students, for the liability issues after destroying a local business's reputation.

Dayhoff complimented the students on their plans, which they developed after interviewing their real-life counterparts and then grappling with the scenario, created by their instructor, Volker Franke, assistant professor of political science and international relations.

"Some of those things that you didn't get right … you didn't get it right with a lot of depth and a lot of thought and a lot of integrity, and that never bothers me," Dayhoff said.

In a real incident, Dayhoff said he would have declared marshal law – as he did during Hurricane Isabel – along with turning to the National Guard and Maryland Emergency Management Agency for extra support.

"You're going to be absolutely amazed at how much of your future roles will be absorbed with public health, safety, and welfare," Dayhoff told the students. "I wish I had taken this class when I was your age. I've just had to put it together over the years."

For Leon Checca '05, acting as public information officer for one of the groups gave him a glimpse into what he might like to do after college, possibly working for the National Security Agency.

"It was definitely really interesting," he said. "We didn't really think anything would happen in Westminster. We thought it would happen elsewhere."

But if it does happen in Westminster, Dayhoff may have a few extra advisers.

"There were no incorrect or wrong decisions. What's really important is that you planned," he said. "I would go into any emergency response with you all."

For more information, contact Rita Beyer, associate director of media relations, at 410-857-2294.


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