Chief Arnold Downing Retires After over Three Decades with Berlin Police Department

Chief Arnold Downing retires after over three decades with Berlin Police Department

The Town of Berlin has announced the upcoming retirement of Chief of Police Arnold Downing after 34 years of service with the Berlin Police Department.

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Chief Arnold Downing Downing: ‘Being a part of a lot of people’s lives has enriched me … When I started this job, I never thought I would have the ability to touch so many people’s lives, and have my life touched in such a way.’ Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin Police Chief of Police Arnold Downing has said he will be stepping down from his post after three decades of service to the Town of Berlin, with an official retirement date of March 1. “C…

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Berlin Police Chief Announces Retirement

Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing has announced his retirement after over 30 years in service to the community of Berlin. Downing began with the Berlin PD in 1991 and was appointed Acting Chief in February of 2000 and appointed Chief on December 1, 2002. Downing was the first African American administrator and first African American Chief of Police in the department's history. Additional information from the Town of Berlin: Throughout his caree…

Berlin Police Chief Retires after 34 Years of Service

BERLIN, Md. – The Town of Berlin has announced the retirement of Chief of Police Arnold Downing after over three decades of service to the Berlin Police Department (BPD). Downing began his career with BPD on Aug. 26, 1991 before being appointed Acting Chief of Police on Feb. 17, 2000. He was officially appointed Chief of Police on Dec. 1, 2002, becoming both the first African American administrator and the first African American Chief of Police …