With Larry Hogan deciding not to run for President in 2024, my pick and the only Republican candidate I can see myself voting for is out of the race.

I truly believe this is a huge blow for the GOP. He's the only candidate they could have put up that would have got Democrats to cross the aisle and vote Republican.

Last night’s shift showcased why love my job, and why I hate it sometimes. Too many times I’ve heard our first responders cry out in pain and/or fear. It’s something you’ll never forget. I was fortunate enough to not hear it this time, but the same reaction occurred when I saw the “Officer Down” message added to the call; intense adrenaline. Within two minutes, we established a Fire/EMS command talk group, began coordinating our side of the operation, and had the Maryland State Police Medevac activated. It’s a testament to our entire team. We do our best work in the worst of circumstances.

I’m proud of what we did over these past two days, and I hope our efforts are rewarded by both officers returning to active duty soon.