The Black Police Officers Association of Anne Arundel County has endorsed Democrat Theodore J. Sophocleus for county executive.
In a two-paragraph letter sent Friday to Mr. Sophocleus' headquarters in the 100 block of Crain Highway, the Severn-based officers' organization cited the Democrat for his "balanced approach of economic realism, understanding of social needs, and the administration of principles of inclusion necessary to serve our county."
The letter was signed by the organization's president, Officer Charles R. Ravenell, and its vice president, Officer Brian Fleming. The 5-year-old organization has about 40 members, including members of other ethnic minorities and women, said Officer Kyle Starghill, the group's spokesman.