Corporal Scott Wheeler

During the early morning hours of June 18, 2007, the Howard County Police Department lost a dedicated officer and friend. Cpl. Wheeler was working a speed enforcement detail on June 16, and was struck by a vehicle he was attempting to stop for a speeding violation.

Cpl. Wheeler was dedicated to the profession. He received a Commendation Certificate at the 2007 Awards Ceremony for his work in alcohol enforcement during the 2006 Merriweather Post Pavilion Concert Season. During his 6 ½ year career, Cpl. Wheeler was named Police Officer of the Month on three occasions, received a unit citation, and was named one of the agency’s Top DUI Enforcers in 2002. Cpl. Wheeler graduated from the HCPD Special Weapons and Tactics school, and served as a member of the Decentralized Tactical Team.

Cpl. Wheeler was equally dedicated to his favorite football team, the Oakland Raiders. Friends and family remembered him best for his infectious laugh and his black and silver painted face and raiders costumes on game days.

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