The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35 cannot comment on the alleged incident involving a minor and two of our officer members one year ago at East Silver Spring Elementary School.

We do not have details of the investigation as it has not been concluded. We are limited to the same information as what is available to the public.

Our members have fully cooperated in the investigation and gave their statements to internal investigators in August. They are awaiting its results and any recommended discipline from the police chief.

We do agree with the feelings of the community – internal investigations shouldn’t take a year to process. The FOP believes that justice and discipline should be served in a timely and fair fashion.