Meet Larry
photo of Larry Yates in 03/2023.

Meet
Larry Yates

My History


I was raised in Cecil County, Maryland, by hardworking, humble parents with high moral and ethical standards and a built-in desire to help others. This has been ingrained and instilled in me my entire life.


I am proud of my lifelong career in law enforcement beginning in 1968 with the Maryland State Police and Rockville City Police in Rockville, Maryland. I worked hard and rose through the ranks, rising to and retiring as Captain/Deputy Chief of Police, Rockville, Maryland.

 

After retiring, I held the position of Manager of Homeland Security post-911 with the American Trucking Associations in Alexandria, Virginia.


It brings me pleasure that, from starting as part-time Ocean City, Maryland, residents in 2001 to becoming full-time residents in 2016, my wife, Becky, and I have learned about the community's interests, town government operations and the work performed by our dedicated professional staff and employees to make Ocean City, Maryland...


SOMEWHERE TO SMILE ABOUT!

My Current Activities


Public and private service has been part of my life since early adulthood and continues today. I am currently an employee of the Town of Ocean City, Ocean City Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Office.


I continue to serve our Ocean City, Maryland, community on committees, work groups, and task forces, including:


  • Ocean City Noise Control Board
  • Mayor’s Motor Event Task Force
  • Ocean City Police Department Selection Committee for Annual Police Officer of the Year
  • Founding/Lifetime Member and on the Board of Directors of the Ocean Police Department Foundation, which is still in the planning stages
  • Montego Bay Residential Community Neighborhood Watch Program and former member of the Montego Bay Board of Directors
  • Historian of Rockville, Maryland, City Police and author of “The History of RCPD”
  • Chairman of Rockville, Maryland, City Police Alumni Association
  • Liaison with Ocean City Police Department, Ocean City Fire Department, and the Montego Bay Residential Community Civic Association.
  • Elks Club Lodge 2645, Ocean City, Maryland
  • Sons of the American Legion
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