When Prince George’s County Police Chief Melvin C. High steps down Aug. 31, he’ll be temporarily replaced by the county’s assistant police chief, Roberto Hylton, 50.
HYLTON FACTS
» Birthplace: Panama
» Career: Prince George’s County police officer for 22 years and a command officer since 1993. In 2003 he was promoted from his command of the District I station in Hyattsville to deputy police chief of the Bureau of Support Services. He is a certified Maryland police training instructor and certified hostage negotiator.
» Education: Has a Master of Science in Management degree from Johns Hopkins and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from Columbia Union College.
» Family: Married with two children.
