Stephanie's Story
Would she Survive?
Stephanie came into the world with a desire to survive. Stephanie was born September 1976 with salmonella there was a question of, "Would she survive?" She fought hard and with the help of modern medicine she made it. Mrs. Lansey recalls the sadness of not leaving the hospital with a baby but such joy to finally bring her home with bruised little hands from so many IVs from her hospital stay.
She was always the smallest in every class picture always stuck in the front row. She never allowed her size to stop her strong will and desire to be noticed. She was never a quite child and always had something to say, which put her into theater at the early age of 5. She spent 14 years entertaining audiences at The Arena Playhouse and went on to perform in Joe Turner’s Come and Gone at Center Stage and countless speaking engagements. Her natural interest in the arts did not stop there she danced; Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz and Tap with Carol Chesley’s Studio for 16 years and continued as an adult to dance with the liturgical dance ministry at New Psalmist Baptist Church. She played the piano and the clarinet as well.
From Motherhood to Cop
Stephanie became a parent in September of 1997 and her mother begged her to rethink the police idea. She went and worked for United Airlines and loved the job but everyday looking at the Maryland Transportation officers she knew she had not lost the police urge. She told Officer Trader and Officer Brooks of her plans to apply to Baltimore City Police and they laughed and made jokes about the pay and the danger this jolted her further and pressed her determination.
In 2000 out of the blue Stephanie dropped Justin at daycare and came to take the test. The process seemed to fly by and the surreal feeling when Detective Janey called her and told me to report to be sworn in. She reported to Baltimore City June 1, 2000 and has not stopped yet.
The Police Academy While Missing Granny
Stephanie’s world took a hard hit when early in her police career, Granny moved on. Stephanie called her "Affection Ally", she was always her number one fan even during her painful years of dementia. At this point Stephanie’s drive changed and she was no longer doing it for herself, but for her Granny. Whenever Stephanie had a test from this point her drive was for Granny and for grandfather (Clarence Anderson) who always desired to be a Baltimore City Police officer but due to an aneurism was unable to apply. She knew she had many angels watching over her.
The Southern District to Detective Division
Upon graduation she was assigned to the Southern District and received her foundation from Sgt Chubb and OIC Tuefer. She built lasting friendships with them and her partners Officers Baublitz, Clinedinst, Barnes, Larkins and Sgt Norris. They worked as a family unit always supporting one another and enjoying the midnights they spent together. In 2002 during in-service The Criminal Intelligence Section came to explain their role within the department.The class was taught by then Major Skinner and Sgt Timberlake. Stephanie knew then if she ever saw a posting for the unit she was determined to give it a try.
Detective Division to Sergeant
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Stephanie's Story
Stephanie's mother and grandmother prided themselves in making sure Stephanie had an excellent education. She attended Grace and St Peters School and graduated from The Park School in 1994.
Being shy, Stephanie did not have an interest in leaving Maryland to attend college. Instead she went to Morgan State University following in her mother’s foot steps. Morgan was a bit oversized for Stephanie and she left after a year to, "find herself." She found that the workforce required a higher level of education, so there she was back in school. This time at Coppin State College in 1996. Little did she know at Coppin she would meet Caprice Martin (now Smith) and her career path would change forever.
They hit it off from the beginning and talked about everything under the sun. One day in their Theater & Arts class, she said she was going to apply to be a correctional officer, stating that the pay is good and she enjoyed the legal system. Caprice in turn said, "NO you can become a police officer. We put them there (jail) we do not baby-sit them." This conversation plays on as Stephanie reflects on her career path that began on June 1, 2000 and the fun has never stopped.
Through the affliction of losing her grandmother during the Police Academy, Stephanie has grown into a fine example of a Police Officer. Her accolades show just how busy Stephanie has been...
Read Stephanie's Story from the beggining
As a proud Baltimore City Police Stephanie has participated...
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Executive Protection Unit: Mayor Martin O’Malley & Mayor Shelia Dixon |
She continues her educational endeavors... |
UNYIELDING CHARACTER is Stephanie's biggest asset.
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She maintains a sense of humor while accomplishing GREAT things, Go Steph!!! |
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Law Enforcement Highlights
Southern District Major’s Advisory Council 2001 & Southern District Officer of the Month
Criminal Intelligence Detective (Fraudulent Documents Squad, WatchCenter Technician Squad, Mayor Martin O’Malley’s Executive Protection Team, Gang Intelligence, Mayor Martin O’Malley’s Executive Protection Team, Mayor Sheila Dixon’s Executive Protection Team, Criminal Intelligence Operation Squad, Combined Charity Representative, Higgins Foundation Training Middle Eastern Extremists February, Commissioner’s Performance Board, Certified Trainer LSU , Law Enforcement Response to WMD Incidents, Certified Trainer Weapons of Mass Destruction, Criminal Interdiction Trainer, Certified Team Member DTRA Combat Support Assessment Division, Homeland Security Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council, Certified Trainer LSU, Law Enforcement Prevention & Deterrence of Terrorist Acts, Interagency POSEC Support Staff Public Safety OPSEC Course)
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