Honoring Kenny Olander
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Today, at approximately 1 a.m., the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) lost one of its own when Deputy 1st Class (DFC) Kenny Olander lost his battle from complications of a recent illness.
“It is with profound sadness that I have to share this bad news with our Frederick County family,” said FCSO Sheriff Chuck Jenkins. “We have lost one of our own brothers as Kenny passed away peacefully this morning with his family by his side. Kenny has had a distinguished career with our agency and was a very dedicated professional who proudly wore our badge.”
DFC Kenny Olander, age 61, of Frederick, is a 32-year veteran of the FCSO. Deputy Olander joined the agency on July 30, 1990, and served in numerous capacities to include patrol operations deputy, the traffic unit, school resource officer, and most recently as the community deputy for Myersville, Maryland. He was long-time, certified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) within the state and served as the lead DRE representative for the agency.
“It is with profound sadness that I have to share this bad news with our Frederick County family,” said FCSO Sheriff Chuck Jenkins. “We have lost one of our own brothers as Kenny passed away peacefully this morning with his family by his side. Kenny has had a distinguished career with our agency and was a very dedicated professional who proudly wore our badge.”
DFC Kenny Olander, age 61, of Frederick, is a 32-year veteran of the FCSO. Deputy Olander joined the agency on July 30, 1990, and served in numerous capacities to include patrol operations deputy, the traffic unit, school resource officer, and most recently as the community deputy for Myersville, Maryland. He was long-time, certified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) within the state and served as the lead DRE representative for the agency.
DFC Olander is survived by his wife Samantha, and three children, Bailey, Hugh, and Sophia.
The FCSO asks that you please respect the privacy of the Olander family during this difficult time.
The FOP is asking for donations that will support the Olander family during this time. Donations can be made here:
The FCSO asks that you please respect the privacy of the Olander family during this difficult time.
The FOP is asking for donations that will support the Olander family during this time. Donations can be made here:
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Frederick County, Maryland
Frederick County was created in 1748 from parts of Prince George's County and Baltimore County. The County probably was named after Frederick Calvert, sixth and last Lord Baltimore and is located in the western part of Maryland, bordering the southern border of Pennsylvania and the northeastern border of Virginia. It is a part of the Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan Area, and is often recognized as part of Western Maryland.
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Deputies Form FOP Lodge
Feeling it's time to look out for their needs, members of the Frederick County Sheriff's Department have formed a Fraternal Order of Police lodge. On October 12, 1985, the Frederick County Lodge 102 of the Fraternal Order of Police was born.
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How to Join
In order to become a member of the Frederick County Deputy Sheriff’s Lodge 102, you must be a certified police officer and be employed by the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. All other applicants may inquire about membership to our associate lodge, Lodge 102A
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FOP Lodge 102
The Frederick County Deputy Sheriff’s Lodge 102 has been active in the community since 1985 and has recently purchased and remodeled our first real “home” located at 2 Walnut Street in Middletown, Maryland.
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