Posted by Bob Nelson
Lt. Vince Upole is a 19 year veteran of the Maryland State Police. He began his career in 2001 as a Cadet in the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division and is currently the Commander of the Rockville Barrack. Lt. Upole has worked various assignments throughout the State of Maryland but primarily in the Washington Metro Troop and Western Maryland. In 2014, he earned a Master's Degree in Management, and graduated with honors, from Johns Hopkins University. Lt. Upole is a current member of the National Tactical Officers Association and is a graduate of the NTOA Tactical Command College. He is a member of the Maryland State Police, Crisis Negotiation Team and assists with resolving high risk incidents across the State.  He is also a member of the Maryland State Police Mobile Field Force to help restore peace during civil disorder that has reached violent levels.  In addition to responding to incidents of civil disorder, the team also conducts search management functions, security for special events, protective details, counter-terrorism operations, and any other mission deemed critical to protect the citizens of Maryland.