Pocomoke City Police Department

 Press Release: On May 10th, 2021 at 6:30pm, the Pocomoke City Mayor and Council, along with the City Manager and City Attorney convened at City Hall chambers in Closed-Session to discuss the future of the Pocomoke City Police Department. At the request of the City Manager, a motion by Council was made to rebuild the Pocomoke City Police Department internally in lieu of the option to be defunded and absorbed by the Worcester County Sheriff's Office. The motion was seconded and voted unanimously in favor by the Council. The Mayor and Council also appointed Lieutenant Arthur R. Hancock to serve as Interim Chief of Police until further notice.