According to his colleagues, Melvin C. High, who was serving his third term as the county’s elected sheriff, passed away on Thursday. He was 78. Let’s see what was his cause of death in this article.
How did Melvin C. High die?
Sheriff High died on Thursday, not long after being admitted to a local hospital. Age 78 is when he passed away.
State’s Attorney Braveboy’s Statement on the Passing of Sheriff Melvin High #RIP pic.twitter.com/Lf74uBhtQD
— Prince George's County State's Attorney's Office (@PGSAONEWS) November 17, 2022
High checked into Washington Hospital Center after feeling unwell, according to the sheriff’s office, and later passed away there. His death did not have a known reason.
High was “dearly loved” and “respected,” according to a statement from former chief assistant sheriff and current Prince George’s County Sheriff Darrin C. Palmer.
Melvin C. High cause of death
The reason of death has not yet been disclosed.
The sheriff’s office and Melvin C. High’s family have not disclosed the cause of his passing.
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Who was Melvin C. High?
Sheriff High, according to Palmer, modernised the sheriff’s office over the previous twelve years by emphasising the agency’s professional development, superior training, efficient service delivery, and accountability.
On December 7, 2010, High was sworn in as sheriff, and he was in charge of overseeing the safety and crime-prevention efforts of nearly 300 deputies.
High was described as a “committed public servant” by the chief executive of Prince George’s County, Angela Alsobrooks, who would be remembered for his dedication to the welfare of residents of Prince Georgia.
Tracy, the adored sheriff’s daughter, and his wife Brenda are left behind.
High as Chief of Police
High served as Police George’s County’s appointed Chief of Police prior to becoming the county’s sheriff. From 2003 to 2008, he held the role after being appointed.
High was Norfolk, Virginia’s city police chief before he joined the Prince George’s County Police Department. PACE (Police Assisted Community Enforcement), the first community policing programme Norfolk ever had, was created by High during his ten years there, and it reduced crime every year but 1995.
High service in Metropolitan Police Department
He developed a number of crime prevention techniques, such as Community Resource Officers (CRO), School Resource Officers (SRO), Police Cadets, Mobile Office Programs (MOP), and the extension of Tactic Crime Prevention Efforts (TCP).
Additionally, he changed the recruitment and retention tactics that raised the proportion of women, African Americans, and civilian professionals on staff and enabled the Department to reach its full manning capacity.
High served in the Metropolitan Police Department from 1969 through 1993. High’s assignment to oversee security plans for President Bill Clinton’s inaugural was his most notable accomplishment during this period. Additionally, he was in charge of carrying out CEP, the city of Washington, D.C.’s first community policing program.
Sheriff High awards
Sheriff High has won numerous honours for his dedication to community service. He was awarded a mayoral citation for successfully leading the investigation and capture of the “shotgun bandit,” a serial killer who terrorised the District for three months in 1993.
In the same year, he also received a letter of gratitude from President Bill Clinton for his assistance to tourists and residents of Washington, D.C. He has also received a number of other honours, such as the W Garner Community Service Award from the Norfolk chapter of the NAACP in 2001 and the “Real Dream” award from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Life Institute in 1998.
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks condolences for Sheriff Melvin C. High death
Following the news of Melvin High, the sheriff of Prince George’s County, passing away on Thursday, Angela Alsobrooks, the county executive of Prince George’s County, issued the following statement:
“We are deeply grieved to learn of Sheriff Melvin High’s demise. Sheriff High will be remembered for his dedication to our community and dedication to the safety of Prince Georgians during his nearly 20 years as a dedicated public servant to the citizens of Prince George’s County.
“Sheriff High had a distinguished career in law enforcement, holding a number of positions in the Washington Metropolitan area, including Chief of Police for Norfolk, Virginia, and Prince George’s County, as well as Assistant Chief of Police for Washington, D.C. During his nearly 12-year career as our sheriff, he worked diligently to guarantee the security and well-being of people and families in our neighbourhood. During his term, Sheriff High played a significant role in the community’s efforts to combat domestic abuse, helping to establish the annual Purple Light Nights Program in October.
We’re asking the people of Prince Georgia to join us in praying for Sheriff High’s family, especially for his wife Brenda and his daughter Tracy, as they go through this extremely trying time.
Tribute to Prince George’s Co. Sheriff Melvin C. High
Danita Claggett said,
My condolences to his family and the entire Prince George’s County Sheriffs Department. 🙏🏽
Chris Jones said,
Damn my buddy Sherrif high😞 praying for his family.
Yoly Bonnet Said,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Thank you Sheriff High for your outstanding service. May you Rest In Peace!
MaryBeth McGhee said,
So sorry to hear this. Melvin C. High and I had a good working relationship. 🙏Prayers for all his family, friends, employees, et al.
Earl Williams said,
Sorry to hear this news my prayers and thoughts go out to the family and friends who truly knew this man RIP mr High.
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