STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY ON SUCCESSFUL EFFORTS OF HOSTAGE SITUATION

STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY ON SUCCESSFUL EFFORTS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY POLICE TO DIFFUSE HOSTAGE SITUATION

ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 2, 2010) – Governor Martin O’Malley today issued the following statement praising the work and efforts of the Montgomery County Police and other law enforcement officers in their efforts to diffuse the hostage situation at Discovery Channel headquarters in Silver Spring yesterday:

“I want to commend Montgomery County Police Chief J. Thomas Manger and the members of the Montgomery County Police for their valiant efforts to diffuse the hostage situation at Discovery Channel headquarters in Silver Spring yesterday. Chief Manger and his team’s professionalism kept civilians safe and unharmed. Law enforcement officers put their lives at risk everyday and the bravery of these men and women should not be overlooked.”

“I also want to commend Discovery CEO David Zaslov and the employees of Discovery for executing their crisis plan flawlessly, and for remaining calm during this crisis.”