Largest Class of Officers Promoted in Department's History

Forty-six Baltimore County police officers were promoted to higher ranks Friday morning in the largest promotion class in the department’s 137-year history, Police Chief Jim Johnson said.

“They have performed extraordinarily well in this agency for decades. This is a very experienced group of people who are ready, willing and able to take on new responsibilities,” Johnson told Patch following the ceremony at the . “They’re shining examples of the very best in America’s law enforcement.”

Johnson attributed the substantial number of promotions partly to r

“Officers for the last five years have been waiting for retirement programs that have come of age and in addition the retirement incentive offered by the county did create some of these promotions,” he said.

jokingly found it fitting that the ceremony was held in the Fasig-Tipton showroom, where high-priced, prize-winning horses are auctioned off. 

“It seems fitting that we’re in the equestrian center where state shows off its finest mares and stallions,” Kamenetz said to subtle laughter. “We think that each of you has that same qualification and the chief says he’s going to check each of your teeth as you come here,” he added jokingly.”

Kamenetz harkened to the , a credit he paid forward to graduating officers.

“You can see the success of this department,” Kamenetz said.  “Our communities continue to be some of the most prosperous and sought after places to live in the entire nation.”

The county executive tasked the officers who crossed the dais with inspiring officers among their ranks.

“We really expect much from the men and women who wear this badge. But we expect even more from their leaders,” he said. “The qualities that our officers are known for—professionalism, courtesy, integrity—are qualities that are followed from the top down.”

The full list of promoted officers and their assignments was provided by a spokeswoman in the Baltimore County Police Department:

Capt. Karen Johnson is promoted to the rank of major and is assigned as the commander of the Technical Services Division.

Capt. Alexander Jones is promoted to the rank of major and is assigned as the commander of Eastern Patrol Services.

Capt. Daniel Kaliszk is promoted to the rank of major and is assigned as the executive officer and commander of Support Operations.

Lt. Douglas Irwin is promoted to the rank of captain and is assigned to Internal Affairs.

Lt. Jay Landsman Jr. is promoted to the rank of captain and is assigned to the Narcotics Section.

Lt. James Monahan is promoted to the rank of captain and is assigned to the Intelligence Section.

Sgt. Jonathan Dacheux is promoted to the rank of lieutenant and is assigned to Precinct 2 - Woodlawn.

Sgt. Michael Dicara is promoted to the rank of lieutenant and is assigned to Precinct 4 – Pikesville.

Sgt. Michael Fruhling is promoted to the rank of lieutenant and is assigned to Precinct 4 – Pikesville.

Sgt. Christopher Kelly is promoted to the rank of lieutenant and is assigned to Planning and Research.

Sgt. William Lally is promoted to the rank of lieutenant and is assigned to Precinct 4 – Pikesville.

Sgt. Michael Peterson is promoted to the rank of lieutenant and is assigned to CID.

Sgt. Marcy Schwartz is promoted to the rank of lieutenant and is assigned to Precinct 9 – White Marsh.

Cpl. Craig Blend is promoted to the rank of sergeant and is assigned to Precinct 6 – Towson.

Cpl. Reginald Cohen is promoted to the rank of sergeant and is assigned to Precinct 2 – Woodlawn.

Cpl. Bernard Crumbacker Jr. is promoted to the rank of sergeant and is assigned to CID.

Cpl. Brenda Edelin is promoted to the rank of sergeant and is assigned to the Admininistrative and Technical Services Bureau.

Cpl. Paolo Farfoglia is promoted to the rank of sergeant and is assigned to Precinct 6 – Towson.

Cpl. Keith Fruhling is promoted to the rank of sergeant and is assigned to Precinct 11 – Essex.

Cpl. Daniel Galloway is promoted to the rank of sergeant and is assigned to Precinct 12 – North Point.

Cpl. Justin Hackler is promoted to the rank of sergeant and is assigned to the Records Management Section.

Cpl. Michael Harvey is promoted to the rank of sergeant and is assigned to Precinct 6 – Towson.

Cpl. Douglas Jess is promoted to the rank of sergeant and is assigned to Precinct 4 – Pikesville.

Cpl. Steven Longo is promoted to the rank of sergeant and is assigned to the Narcotics Section.

Cpl. Michael Malone is promoted to the rank of sergeant and is assigned to Precinct 11 – Essex.

Cpl. Matthew Moore is promoted to the rank of sergeant and is assigned to Precinct 1 – Wilkens.

Cpl. Walter Noyes is promoted to the rank of sergeant and is assigned to Precinct 12 – North Point.

Cpl. Robert Overfield is promoted to the rank of sergeant and is assigned to CID.

Cpl. Brandon Rogers is promoted to the rank of sergeant and is assigned to Precinct 1 – Wilkens.

Officer George Bandurchin III is promoted to the rank of corporal and is assigned to Precinct 6 – Towson.

Officer Robert Bouder Jr. is promoted to the rank of corporal and is assigned to Precinct 11 – Essex.

Officer Robert Brown III is promoted to the rank of corporal and is assigned to the Operations Bureau.

Officer Mark Carter is promoted to the rank of corporal and is assigned to Precinct 8 – Parkville.

Officer Brian Edwards is promoted to the rank of corporal and is assigned to CID.

Officer Steven Ellingsworth is promoted to the rank of corporal and is assigned to Precinct 11 – Essex.

Officer Kevin Fisher is promoted to the rank of corporal and is assigned to the Operations Bureau.

Officer Ryan Franks is promoted to the rank of corporal and is assigned to Precinct 9 – White Marsh.

Officer Wayne Jedlowski is promoted to the rank of corporal and is assigned to Precinct 4 – Pikesville.

Officer Brian Martin is promoted to the rank of corporal and is assigned to Precinct 7 – Cockeysville.

Officer Joseph Quattrochi is promoted to the rank of corporal and is assigned to Precinct 2 – Woodlawn.

Officer Devin Rill is promoted to the rank of corporal and is assigned to Precinct 12 – North Point.

Officer Rickey Roos Jr. is promoted to the rank of corporal and is assigned to Precinct 1 – Wilkens.

Officer Daniel Schwienteck is promoted to the rank of corporal and is assigned to Precinct 12 – North Point.

Officer Jean Slattery is promoted to the rank of corporal and is assigned to the Technology and Communications Unit.

Officer Matthew Walsh is promoted to the rank of corporal and is assigned to CID.

Officer Scott Zubrowski is promoted to the rank of corporal and is assigned to Precinct 1 – Wilkens.