BERLIN– Local and state officials joined law enforcement last week to kick off construction of a new Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack with a groundbreaking ceremony.
On Friday, April 7, Lt. Governor Aruna Miller joined the Maryland Department of General Services and the Maryland Department of State Police, as well as numerous local officials, to participate in the groundbreaking for the new Berlin Barrack V. Construction is expected to be complete in July of next year.
“This $26.8 million dollar facility is a significant achievement for the Eastern Shore and the state, reflecting the steadfast dedication we have to protecting our citizens,” Miller said. “This new barrack will allow our troopers to better meet the needs of the public.
The new barrack will replace the existing facility, which was built in 1976, and modernize it to include the installation of new technology and updated equipment. The new facility will be 24,000 square feet, containing the barrack, a new laboratory, and an additional 4,400 square foot garage. The new laboratory will be expanded to become the Forensic Sciences Division-Berlin. The construction project is estimated to be completed in July 2024.
“The new Berlin Barrack will provide road patrol troopers, criminal investigators and civilian support staff with a modern state-of-the-art facility on the Eastern Shore,” said Maryland Department of State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr. “As we break ground to commence the replacement of a barrack that has served us well for almost half a century, I am excited about the additional space and upgraded infrastructure which will ultimately enhance the quality law enforcement services we provide to the citizens of Worcester County.”
Guess they wrote enough TICKETS to Pay for it ALL !!!!! Damn Right
Right on 6:18. That stretch of Rt 50 from Willards to Berlin is a gold mine for the state of Maryland.
Judge should order ALL ticket Writers OFF the roads !!!! They are overpaid for that &
should be used to walk a BEAT like the other Polices & find Big Crimes !!!!
They SPEED More than Anyone they write a damn Ticket on & are Never held Accountable !!!
Hell they still got Millions Left over !!!!!!!! They wrote so Many !!!!!
They are using 24 K Gold Bricks !!!!!! Diamond Door Knobs !!
They definitely needed a new building. The old one was small and outdated. However, almost $27 million dollars?!? Are they making the walls with gold??? How the hell did this get approved? There is absolutely no reason for a building that size to cost 27 million dollars. I would like to see the bid sheet or cost breakdown. Something doesn’t seem right about this. My guess is someone is getting major kickbacks, on our tax dollars! No wonder the state is broke.
They starting a DRONE operation soon so they can write tickets from their office instead of the car & mail them
to you !!! IT’s COMING !!!!!!
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