Police Officer of the Month

September 2006

Chief of Police William J. McMahon selected Police Officer Christopher Williams as Police Officer of the Month for September, 2006.

During the month, Williams performed in an exceptional manner. He handled 84 calls for service, 10 of which were insights. He made 10 criminal arrests, four traffic arrests and two DUIs. In total, Williams had 49 traffic contacts and received four Memorandums of Recognition.

On Sept. 2, two suspects robbed the Dorsey Search Wine & Spirits, Snowden River Video and a Citgo Gas Station. Williams took the little suspect information available and located the suspect vehicle at a McDonald’s on Benson Dr. Evidence was located linking the suspects to the crimes and the suspects were identified by the victims. Not only were these three cases solved, but the suspects were later linked to three other robberies.

The same night, Williams responded to a report of a robbery in Elkridge, committed by three or four suspects. Based on the information provided by the victims, he recognized one of the suspects from a prior robbery. Armed with this information, he and other officers located three suspects. The suspects were identified by the victims, and the arrests were made. Two of the suspects have pending robbery charges.

Williams handled another armed robbery call Sept. 27

at 999’s bar. During the investigation, Williams was able to locate the suspect vehicle and identify the suspect. Through the investigation, he discovered a possible “chop shop.” Because of his observations, auto theft detectives were able to take over this part of the investigation.

Williams went over and above his assigned duties with HCPD. While off-duty, he volunteered his personal time by assisting The Children’s House at Johns Hopkins Hospital “Believe in Tomorrow” organization. For this event, he spoke to children stricken with cancer. He told the children what it means to be a police officer and gave them a tour of a marked police vehicle. Officer Williams’ efforts in September helped make Howard County a safer

place.