Ocean City PD names Officer of the Year

OCEAN CITY, Md. – The Ocean City Police Department has announced their Officer of the Year.

During a ceremony Friday, the evening’s highest honor was presented to Police Officer First Class Erika Rhode.

Rhode was chosen by a panel of community members that played a role in the selection process.

Rhode was nominated in recognition of her 12 years of service, particularly her role within the K-9 Unit as a Master Trainer.

In addition to her role with the K-9 Unit, she serves as a Field Training Officer, a firearms instructor, a member of the Honor Guard and an active participant in community outreach events.