Prince Frederick, MD – After over 20 years in law enforcement, the versatile career of Dfc. Christopher Sloane of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is concluding. During their Aug. 7 meeting the Calvert County Commissioners recognized Sloane with a proclamation.
The proclamation, read by one of Sloane’s superiors—Commissioner Tom Hejl [R – At large], who was assistant sheriff for over a decade—noted the many roles the deputy has played during his career. The job description included patrol deputy, Traffic Safety Unit, Criminal Justice Academy class coordinator, firearms, rifle and Taser instructor; scuba diver, boat operator and crash reconstructionist. Sloane became a member of the sheriff’s office’s Special Operations Team (SOT) in 1999. Among the highlights of Sloane’s career were receiving a Calvert County Government Pride and Quality Award along with other deputies for the team’s diligent work during a tense 24-hour barricade involving a murder suspect who was holding hostages in 2001. Sloane earned an accommodation from the U.S. Coast Guard for his involvement in a noncompliant vessel take-back. The proclamation stated Sloane’s career included “apprehending drug dealers” and “rescuing hostages.”
Sloane told the commissioners his career was successful thanks to “the guys in green”—other SOT members, many of whom were in the hearing room during the presentation.
“Chris would have laid down his life for anyone of these guys,” said Captain Steve Jones.
“He’s done a great job,” said Sheriff Mike Evans.
Commissioner Pat Nutter [R – District 2], who ended his career with the sheriff’s office about the same time Sloane was beginning his, noted that Sloane inherited his [Nutter’s] bullet-proof vest.
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