The Mayor Of Pocomoke City Writes Salisbury News

To All Concerned:

Please be advised that Mr. Ayres has been instructed on multiple occasions of
the proper procedures for registering a complaint against a Pocomoke City
Police employee. To date, he has not availed himself of this process.

To be fair, it should also be noted that Mr. Ayres was found guilty in District
Court on charges of Hindering a Law Enforcement Officer stemming from the
incident to which he refers.

Our city stands ready, willing, and able to conduct a thorough investigation
into this matter if a complaint is filed. The charges alleged by Mr. Ayres are
of a serious nature and would not be taken lightly by the city. While our
police department often conducts internal investigations concerning the actions
of our officers, we also have requested allied agencies conduct investigation
on our behalf.

Mr. Ayres has had his day in court. He has spent the past months attempting to
disparage the city and the police department. He has not, however, found the
time to file a complaint through the proper channels. Our police officers
deserve the rights guaranteed to them through the Law Enforcement Officers Bill
of Rights; and we simply ask that Mr. Ayres respect the law and allow due
process to occur in this matter.

Very Sincerely,
Michael A. McDermott, Mayor of Pocomoke City
443-614-2222