The Town of Chesapeake Beach recognizes Lieutenant Gregory “Joe” Hollinger for his service to the Twin Beaches of the Towns of Chesapeake Beach and North Beach through his leadership of the Twin Beach Deputies over the last three years. In December of 2023, Lieutenant Hollinger transitioned from serving town citizens through his leadership of the Twin Beach Deputies to serving citizens with a countywide focus on investigative work. Lieutenant Hollinger has contributed his extensive experience to the Twin Beaches, with over twenty-five (25) years at the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) as a detective investigating all manners of crimes in the Criminal Investigative Bureau, supervising various Patrol squads in the Patrol Bureau, the Crime Suppression Unit, the Community Action Team, and the Mountain Bike Patrol Unit. A natural fit for the Twin Beaches, Lieutenant Hollinger expanded the CCSO Mountain Bike Unit for routine patrolling in the Twin Beaches and immediately connected with residents and guests of the Town by walking along the boardwalks, engaging in conversation and always showing his willingness to understand citizens’ concerns. “Lieutenant Hollinger efficiently served the Twin Beaches by providing fair and friendly police coverage that prioritized the safety and security of Town citizens. The Town Council joins me in commending Lieutenant Hollinger, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, and the Twin Beach Deputies for their service of the Twin Beaches and Calvert County”, stated Mayor Patrick “Irish” Mahoney. The Town welcomes Lieutenant Thomas Brian Tilley, who now serves as daily oversight of (8) eight shared resident deputies between the Towns of Chesapeake Beach and North Beach and (2) two resident deputies of the Town of Chesapeake Beach. Lieutenant Tilley plans to pick up where Lieutenant Hollinger has left off with a continued focus on community policing, ensuring that the Twin Beach Deputies are integrated into the fabric of the Towns. Lieutenant Tilley has served County citizens through the CCSO for over twenty (20) years, in addition to his prior experience at the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Lieutenant Tilley has over ten years of supervisory experience with the CCSO and has served as a Deputy First Class with the Twin Beaches Deputies in 2007 and 2008, providing him with a sense of familiarity with the Twin Beaches that he is happy to return to. “Lieutenant Hollinger has been wonderful to work with in establishing the groundwork for proactive policing in the Twin Beaches, maintaining high visibility and approachability that residents have come to appreciate and expect. We look forward to Lieutenant Tilley’s ideas to increase community policing in the Town through our continued partnership with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office”, stated Holly Wahl, Town Administrator Lieutenant Tilley has not wasted any time and has already began working with the Town of Chesapeake Beach to plan a community day for Town citizens to enjoy games, a dunk booth featuring the Lieutenant himself, and family activities to enjoy getting to know the Deputies that put their lives on the line daily to protect and serve you. The Mayor, Town Council, and Town staff look forward to continuing to foster the vital relationship with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, a relationship that was established and is maintained in service of Town citizens.