MENU

Sections

  • Home
  • About
    • The Chestertown Spy
    • Contact Us
    • Advertising & Underwriting
      • Advertising Terms & Conditions
    • Editors & Writers
    • Dedication & Acknowledgements
    • Code of Ethics
    • Chestertown Spy Terms of Service
    • Technical FAQ
    • Privacy
  • The Arts and Design
  • Local Life and Culture
  • Public Affairs
    • Ecosystem
    • Education
    • Health
  • Community Opinion
  • Donate to the Chestertown Spy
  • Free Subscription
  • Talbot Spy
  • Cambridge Spy

More

  • Support the Spy
  • About Spy Community Media
  • Advertising with the Spy
February 3, 2023

The Chestertown Spy

An Educational News Source for Chestertown Maryland

  • Home
  • About
    • The Chestertown Spy
    • Contact Us
    • Advertising & Underwriting
      • Advertising Terms & Conditions
    • Editors & Writers
    • Dedication & Acknowledgements
    • Code of Ethics
    • Chestertown Spy Terms of Service
    • Technical FAQ
    • Privacy
  • The Arts and Design
  • Local Life and Culture
  • Public Affairs
    • Ecosystem
    • Education
    • Health
  • Community Opinion
  • Donate to the Chestertown Spy
  • Free Subscription
  • Talbot Spy
  • Cambridge Spy
Archives News News News Notes News News Portal Highlights

Chief Baker Departs to Lead DNR Police

August 23, 2019 by Daniel Menefee

Share

Chestertown Police Chief Adrian Baker has been tapped by Gov. Larry Hogan to lead the Maryland Natural Resources Police, where he started his law enforcement career and most recently served as commander of the central region before coming to Chestertown in 2012.

This time Baker assumes the top spot as superintendent of the nearly 260 officer agency, effective Sept. 11.

Ward 2 Councilwoman Linda Kuiper said Baker’s departure was a “tremendous loss for Chestertown and a tremendous gain for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.”

“The Natural Resources Secretary couldn’t have chosen a more capable and respected individual,” she said. “He is very qualified for the position and I wish him the best.”

Kuiper said Baker was widely respected by everyone who worked under him at CPD — and that he was instrumental in a making a “seamless transition” to CPD’s new headquarters on High Street.

Mayor Chris Cerino echoed some of Kuiper’s sentiments.

“Chief Baker served admirably throughout his tenure,” Cerino said. “His professionalism, organizational skills, and ability to communicate with the public will be sorely missed. This is an excellent opportunity for him, and the town’s loss is a huge gain for the State of Maryland.”

Ward 4 Councilman Marty Stetson said Baker’s departure was a “disappointment” but he understands Baker’s desire to move on.

“I certainly don’t blame him,” Stetson said. “He’s done a good job for us, but that’s quite an achievement to be the head of the Natural Resources [Police]. I can understand why he wants that job.”

Stetson, who served as Chestertown’s Police Chief from 1984 to 1990, said Baker’s seven-year tenure exceeded the average. He said the norm for a police chief was three years.

Baker gets praise from Natural Resources Secretary

“Chief Baker has a proven track record – not just in Chestertown and Kent County, but also in his years leading our Natural Resources Police central region, in protecting both our environment and our citizens,” said Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio. “I know that he will be a tremendous asset to our team.”

Baker said his experience in Chestertown helped prepare him for the job ahead.

“I am very excited to return to the Maryland Natural Resources Police and continue the important work of preserving and protecting our state’s vital natural resources. In conjunction with Governor Hogan and Secretary Haddaway-Riccio, I will ensure that our unique police agency will prioritize conservation enforcement, outstanding public service, and public safety,” Baker said in a statement. “With the professional and leadership skills that I have developed over the last seven years as the chief of a municipal police department, combined with career experience through the ranks of NRP, I look forward to applying and providing clear direction to our management and field officers as we move the Natural Resources Police forward.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Archives, News, News Notes, News Portal Highlights

Adkins Arboretum Announces Fall Open House and Native Plant Sale Who Tells Your Story

Letters to Editor

  1. Garret falcone says

    August 24, 2019 at 3:07 PM

    Chestertown’s loss.. but the Stare’s gain!!
    Congrats Chief!!
    Thanks for all you have done!!!
    Garret falcone
    And the Heron Point Family!!

  2. Emmett Duke says

    August 28, 2019 at 2:24 PM

    Congratulations, Chief Baker! The Governor could not have picked a better person to head the NRP!

Trackbacks

  1. Cerino and Council Secure Future of Chestertown Police Department says:
    January 29, 2020 at 10:32 AM

    […] search should be on for a permanent police chief. Dolgos was made acting police chief after former Chief Adrian Baker left on short notice to lead the Maryland Natural Resources Police in […]

Write a Letter to the Editor on this Article

We encourage readers to offer their point of view on this article by submitting the following form. Editing is sometimes necessary and is done at the discretion of the editorial staff.

Copyright © 2023

Affiliated News

  • The Cambridge Spy
  • The Talbot Spy

Sections

  • Arts
  • Culture
  • Ecosystem
  • Education
  • Health
  • Local Life and Culture
  • Spy Senior Nation

Spy Community Media

  • About
  • Subscribe
  • Contact Us
  • Advertising & Underwriting

Copyright © 2023 · Spy Community Media Child Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in