BERLIN, MD – Maryland State Police are cutting the ribbon on a new home for officers in Worcester County with the opening of Berlin Barrack V. The facility replaces the aging barrack that has been in use since 1976 and brings a host of upgrades designed to support modern policing and community safety. The new barrack offers more space for officer briefings and training, a larger garage for patrol vehicles, and a secure area for handling detainees. Located along Route 50, it is now easier for both officers and the public to access.
A major feature of the facility is its expanded forensic sciences lab, equipped with cutting-edge technology for crime scene investigations, fingerprint and impression analysis, toxicology, and controlled substances testing. Updates to the lab and the Controlled Dangerous Substances Unit are expected to make investigations faster and more efficient, providing stronger support to communities across the Eastern Shore. Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr., and other officials will join current and former state police members for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, set for Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 1 p.m. at 9758 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, Maryland, 21811.
