[LA PLATA, MARYLAND – May 20, 2025] The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is proud to share that Sheriff Troy D. Berry has achieved a significant academic milestone. Sheriff Berry recently graduated from the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) with a Master’s Degree in Strategic Communications. His dedication to excellence earned him the prestigious distinction of summa cum laude, the highest academic honor awarded by the university. Sheriff Berry was also named to the President’s List, further recognizing his outstanding academic performance.
In addition to these accomplishments, Sheriff Berry was inducted into Kappa Phi Kappa, a collegiate honor society established in 1897 that recognizes individuals who demonstrate a deep commitment to leadership, scholarship, and service in education and related fields. This honor reflects Sheriff Berry’s unwavering dedication to both personal growth and community leadership. His pursuit of higher education, while maintaining his full-time responsibilities as sheriff, is a testament to his commitment to lifelong learning and servant leadership.
Sheriff Berry’s journey serves as an inspiration to all members of our community. His achievements highlight the power of perseverance, the value of education, and the impact that dedicated leadership can have on both personal and professional levels. We congratulate Sheriff Berry on this outstanding accomplishment and hope his story encourages others to pursue their dreams with passion, purpose, and excellence.
Sheriff Troy D. Berry Displays his Master’s Degree near the Memorial Wall located at the Charles County Sheriff’s Headquarters in La Plata.
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The CCSO was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) in 2001 and has since earned the highest rating of Excellence. Established in 1658, the CCSO is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the United States. For more information, visit www.ccso.us.
Charles County Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person responsible for a crime in Charles County. All individuals who provide tips through Crime Solvers will remain anonymous. Anyone with information about an unsolved crime or the location of a fugitive may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app, which can be found in the Android Store and Apple Store by searching P3tips. For more information about the P3 program, click on this link: www.p3intel.com.