He later worked part-time for Anne Arundel County Police Department’s community relations division as a Black community liaison. Martin Luther King Jr. as he gave his “I Have a Dream” speech. This is a sacred place for us as Anne Arundel County police officers," Anne Arundel County Police Chief Amal Awad said. Brother Phelps has done all of these things. Step to the podium. Awad credited Phelps' work, persistence, diligence and tenacity for paving the way for others in law enforcement. Yeah. Mr Phelps worked as a part time civilian employee for the Enron County Police Departments Community Relations section. Thank you. Phelps, who would later deputize 200 Black special deputy sheriffs in Anne Arundel County, was repeatedly reported to the Sheriff’s Office his first day on the job in 1950. I'm going to give you a brief bio. He served our communities even when met with disrespect and racism. "The Anne Arundel County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 70 also made Phelps an honorary member.After applying for jobs with county and city police departments and being told African Americans need not apply, Phelps met with then-Sheriff Joseph Alton Jr. and was hired as a deputy sheriff around 1950. The first African American law enforcement officer in Anne Arundel County received special honors.In a ceremony that took place Thursday on George and Marion Phelps Lane in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County police honored George Phelps Jr. as an honorary county police officer. He was never lost for words. Um, but he didn't give up once. But nobody ever mentioned George Never missed it. To all who are here today. He served as a deputy sheriff until 1976, and during his tenure, he created the Special Deputies Unit of African Americans and served as its chief, overseeing 250 members. In a ceremony that took place Thursday on George and Marion Phelps Lane in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County police honored George Phelps Jr. as an honorary county police officer. E.B. Anne Arundel County Police Department declined to comment Monday, citing pending litigation. You want to take it? "It is a beautiful day, and I can only say that the only thing that would make it more perfect is if he could be here with us to accept this himself," said Phelps' daughter, Joyce Phelps Huey. We're here to celebrate and honor George Phelps Jr. Department Directory Boards & Commissions Okay, Right there. George Phelps Jr joined the Army during World War Two while he was attending Bates High School and returned in 1946. Tipsters can stay anonymous by dialing (410) 222-4700. Um, I will say that my father Well, growing up with my father, I became accustomed to the phone ringing in the middle of the night or any time of day. I'd like now to ask the chief Howard come to the podium for her remarks. Thank you so much. With a $35 billion economy, low taxes, a vast multi-modal transportation system, highly skilled workforce and excellent educational institutions, Anne Arundel County is … And we appreciated this with great gratitude. He served as a deputy sheriff until 1976, and during his tenure, he created the Special Deputies Unit of African Americans and served as its chief, overseeing 250 members.He broke the barrier in the county serving with pride even when met with disrespect and racism, and he paved the path for future Black law enforcement officers.Awad credited Phelps' work, persistence, diligence and tenacity for paving the way for others in law enforcement.Phelps remained an active member of the community until his passing in 2015. We appreciate the sacrifices made and paving the way for others. Your your family member with us in this community to make it a better place. Reports of gunfire to 911 led officers to the area to investigate around 11:54 P.M. on 3/6/21. Um, we stand here on the very street named in his honor, uh, George and Mary Ann Phelps lane. These entities work together to serve our Citizen's needs. We thank him for his hard work, his services, passion, and again, because of him, we could. The Anne Arundel County Government consists of Departments and Offices as well as Boards & Commissions. Um, reference to George. This is a sacred place for us as Anne Arundel County police officers," Anne Arundel County Police Chief Amal Awad said. Northern District - Weapons Violation - Linthicum. Thank you. Phelps served as sheriff’s deputy for 25 years from 1951 to 1976 after he was denied a job with the Anne Arundel County police. The Klan was having a rally. I'm the president of our local fraternal order of police. MORE NEWS: Tirik Trotman, Nathaniel Diggs Arrested In … Um, it is a beautiful day, and I can only say that the only thing that would make it more perfect is if he could be here with us, uh, to accept this himself. Richard Lenham, 78, of Annapolis, Maryland, is charged with one count of sexual solicitation of a minor.He was transported to the Anne Arundel County Detention Center where he is being held … On January 29, 2021, at approximately 10:15 a.m. officers conducted a traffic stop of a black Nissan Altima in the area of West Nursery Road and International Drive in Linthicum. "It's quite nice that you chose to do it at the street that's named for both of my parents. And he was proud of me. This year, ‘we need to have fans.’. Thank you. And also is quite nice that you chose to do it at the street that is named for both of my parents. By Lilly Price Mar 9, 2021 My name is Corporal Brian Atkinson. Who knows how long it would have taken? Stay informed of what’s happening in your area with WTOP’s top news team. Thank you. George Phelps Jr., a sheriff’s deputy, was Anne Arundel County’s first African American law enforcement officer. Thank you very much. Hopefully so will now have f o p Lodge 70 President Obi Atkinson and corporate rard. He always described himself as a people person, and so he loved being surrounded by friends. In 1978, using more than $70,000 of his own money, he and his wife, Marion, opened a local chapter of the Opportunities Industrialization Center, a nationwide nonprofit geared to training people for entry-level jobs. Um, retired deputy sheriff George Phelps. Phelps served about 20 years, then, in 1974, used his experience to start a private security firm, Phelps Protective Service, which grew to a multimillion-dollar operation with well over 200 employees working at banks, schools, corporate offices and shopping centers in five states. "We stand here on the very street named in his honor. Policemen. Denied his application with the Toronto County Police Department. Joe Alton, then sheriff, later Anne Arundel’s first county executive, appointed Phelps deputy sheriff. "It is a beautiful day, and … Thank you all for honouring your loved one. During his time as deputy sheriff, Mr Phelps created and served as the chief of Special Deputies unit of African American officers that had approximately 250 members. Furgurson III contributed to this report. Further investigation resulted in the recovery of the below listed items. Thank you. We know he was a trail blazer, and we we know he focused on that intentionally to extend the olive branch to others to follow. Sign up for daily emails with local updates and other important news. The Anne Arundel County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 70 also made Phelps an honorary member. And I truly regret that we could not have done this while he was still alive. So I want to say this is long overdue because George was well deserving of it. Richard Lenham, 78, of Annapolis, Maryland , is charged with one count of sexual solicitation of a minor.He was transported to the Anne Arundel County Detention Center where he is being held … And I want to accept this on behalf of the entire Phelps family. And I believe in his lifetime. And he's done all of these things despite a society that was harsh and unfair. Anne Arundel County police posthumously named Phelps an honorary county police officer Thursday, placing a plaque at an Annapolis intersection named after Phelps and his wife, Marion. Yeah. Mhm. According to our bylaws and honorary member. In my 20 years as president or F. O. P. Has never welcomed an honorary member to our ranks. Detectives asked anybody with information to call (410) 222-6145. When King was murdered in 1968, Phelps joined Mayor Pip Moyer and Zastrow Simms in keeping things quiet in Annapolis as rioting broke out in other cities around the country. Phelps went to both the city and state police and was turned away because of the color of his skin. As as you said. And I'm so excited and proud, um, to have his daughter here, Uh, Dr Joyce, uh, Phelps Huey. Um, this is a sacred place, Um, for us as an arrundell County police officers. Police Department The Anne Arundel County Police Department was founded in 1937 by an act of the Maryland State Legislature, in recognition of the need for better and more consistent police services for the citizens of the county. ©2021, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WBAL-TV. "We stand here on the very street named in his honor. Now I know what it must have been for him, because when I applied, they told me I didn't pass the physical that had never taken. Um, my mother was president of the We love George Phelps club along with George himself. But I realize now what a privilege it was to have grown up with him. Anne Arundel County Police Frequently Asked Questions Property Management Update for August 3, 2020 Thank you. Thank you so very much. Phelps recruited and led a detail of African-American deputies who worked in their community. So you know what? I'm gonna tell you a story about George that I'm very nobody never told it because we we weren't sworn to secrecy. Uh, may I speak to Mr Phelps? And at the time that brother George Phelps became a law enforcement officer, Um, we didn't have an f o p. Uh, and, uh, unfortunately, I believe, had we had an f o. P back at that time, he may not have been welcomed. Andrew Cuomo is the ‘worst place to be’, Gunmen have attacked a school in northwestern Nigeria and kidnapped 39 students, Probe faults mayor of Rochester for keeping details of Daniel Prude’s death from the public.