Dr. Vereen Barton’s life is a true testament to the power of dedication and service. Hailing from the United States of America, she has been inspired by her mother and visionaries like Aurora Lola Baldwin, she has been passionate and committed to serving her community for over 30 years. As a national speaker, emcee, and a trailblazer for women in law enforcement and leadership, Dr. Barton holds a bachelor’s degree in arts administration and a Master’s and Doctorate in Forensic Psychology.
Her incredible dedication to service began as a firefighter/EMT for over ten years, and she has been a police officer for 21-plus years. She is currently the Director of Investigative Services, Recruiting, and the Office of Accountability and Oversight with the Maryland-National Capital Park Police. Her dedication to training has earned her the MPCTC Instructor of the Year award four times and recognition for excellence in training. She has also received a Police Leadership Award and a Chief’s Award for outstanding service.
Dr. Barton’s commitment to service has also been recognized outside of law enforcement. She received the first Martin Luther King award from the University of Maryland Capital Region Hospital Center’s Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center for her work with survivors of domestic violence. Additionally, she received the Edward DeHavine Brown Community Service Award for training her community in CPR.
The exceptionally high success of the inaugural Women in Law Enforcement Conference in Washington DC, which took place on Monday 26 August 2024, is the work of Dr Barton and her Barton’s Blue Line Training and Consultation which took place in Washington DC bringing together Law Enforcement, State Attorney for Prince George’s County, Chief of Police for Bowie, Major, Sheriff, the newly appointment Mayor of Littlestown Pennsylvania, Police Officers and Staffs from across the world.
Dr. Barton’s story inspires all who seek to impact their communities positively. She is a member of IACP, PERF, NOBLE, and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated, she embodies their motto, “greater service, greater progress”.
