Erica Vaaler was one of 19 recruits to take the oath of office and graduate from the Anne Arundel County Police Academy.

The Anne Arundel County Police Department celebrated a milestone Wednesday in graduating its 100th academy class.

George Phelps Jr., a sheriff’s deputy, was Anne Arundel County’s first African American law enforcement officer. Anne Arundel County police posthumously named Phelps an honorary county … ...

"Your contributions have helped shape the Anne Arundel County Police Department and its rich history," Awad said. "All their efforts paid dividends, paving the way for so many of us.