OCPD MOURNS THE LOSS OF RETIRED POLICE SGT

The Ocean City Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired police sergeant, Ronald Haslam.

Sergeant Haslam was a dedicated member of the Ocean City Police Department for 28 years and was respected by his co-workers and his community.

His enthusiasm for law enforcement lead him to serve in all four divisions with in the Ocean City Police Department, including the Patro, Services, Administrative and Criminal Investigation Divisions. He led the department’s mounted patrol unit and was known throughout the community for his professionalism, kindness and courtesy.

Sergeant Haslam’s many accomplishments included his nomination for “Investigator of the Year” in 1988. In addition, he was the recipient of a Town of Ocean City proclamation by former Ocean City Mayor Roland Powell for his heroic efforts at a building fire. Throughout his career, Sergeant Haslam received three Unit Citations for his work on a homicide investigation, leadership of his shift in 1988 and outstanding work in the Narcotics Services Section.

Perhaps the most rewarding part of his career was the numerous letters of commendation that he received from the public regarding his assistance, expertise, kindness and dedication.

Sgt Haslam will be remembered for his devotion to public safety and his service to the country while serving in the United States Air Force during Vietnam War. The respect and admiration for Sergeant Haslam is not now, nor ever will be, forgotten by the Ocean City Police

Department and by many citizens, employees and visitors of the Town of Ocean City.
A memorial service is being held at the Ocean City Lion Club, beginning at 11 A. M. , June 27, 2009. For questions about the memorial service please contact Mr. John Roeder at e-mail address: jollyroger49@verizon.net