Charles County Sheriff’s
Office Auto Theft Detective
Charles Baker was recognized
as a Maryland Sheriff’s
Association’s Deputy of the
Year at a banquet held in Ocean City in October.
Det. Baker was honored in the crime prevention category for
his role in reducing auto
theft in Charles County by 35 percent and by implementing a
bait car program.
In late 2004, Det. Baker
proposed the idea of
acquiring a bait car to help
combat the auto theft
problem in Charles County. Throughout 2005 and 2006, Det.
Baker pursued this goal,
conducting research,
attending training,
negotiating with insurance
companies for the donation
of a vehicle and researching
the systems available. In
June 2006, the bait vehicle
was delivered. Det. Baker
prepared and conducted the
agency training necessary to
implement the program.
“Det. Baker’s innovation and dedicated pursuit of
implementing the bait car
program reflects his
commitment to ensuring the
safety of the citizens of Charles County,” said Sheriff Rex Coffey. “Despite
his tireless efforts during
this project, he still
managed to maintain his
normal case load. Such
dedication to public safety
is truly commendable.”
