MSP Patrols Addressing Concerns in and about Wicomico County

MSP Salisbury received a complaint of aggressive driving and reckless operation of
motorists in a highly traveled portion of Wicomico County, namely the intersection of Beaglin Park
Drive and Old Ocean City Road in Salisbury Maryland. Residents of the community noted the
behaviors of motorists have only become more aggressive and detrimental to transiting the area.
Using High Visibility Enforcement (HVE), statistical enforcement principles and responding to the
needs of the community, MSP Salisbury initiated a mandatory speed enforcement and aggressive
driving effort in the area. Troopers were to provide a visible presence throughout the corridor when
weather conditions and calls for service allowed for such an effort.

Over the course of thirty days – MSP Salisbury conducted 26 High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) patrols,
utilizing 39 various troopers and nearly expending over 1,000 work hours over the course of five
weeks. During such time, troopers conducted 78 traffic stops issuing 28 citations, 32 warnings and 12
Safety Equipment Repair Orders (SERO). During a traffic stop, one operator was found to have an
outstanding warrant for their arrest. Speed violations included speeds of 64, 61, and 60 in a 40-mph
zone. Paired with violations of Negligent and Distracted Driving, the effort put forth by members of
the MSP Salisbury Barrack “E” saw a drop-in collision – both alcohol impaired and not during the same time period in 2019 with four (4), 2020 with two (2) and now 2021 with one (1).

Efforts similar to this will continue to be made in surrounding areas of the community. The Maryland
State Police was organized in 1921 and charged with reducing crime and highway tragedies through
statewide patrol and relentless enforcement of criminal and traffic laws. This directive has not
changed and remains the focus of what we do each day. We are proud of our tradition of excellence
in serving and protecting the people of Maryland.