Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network (MCIN) Reports Successes in the Fight Against Violent Crime Progress Made Dismantling Violent Gang Networks, Including Multiple Arrests The Governor’s Office on Crime Control and Prevention (GOCCP) today announced the Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network (MCIN) model has achieved key successes in targeting violent gangs and drug trafficking organizations statewide during the […]
MSP on Exercising Digital Safety for All Ages
Investigators from the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit raise awareness on Safer Internet Day with advice on how to exercise digital safety for all ages. Today is Safer Internet Day, a global rally that aims to raise awareness of emerging online issues as people of all ages surround themselves with a myriad of digital […]
End of Daylight Saving Time Means Increased Crime
Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention Urges Marylanders to Pay Attention to Surroundings The upside to the end of Daylight Saving Time is an extra hour of sleep. The downside means longer nighttime darkness when criminals are more likely to prey on victims since daylight often lessens violent crimes. As Standard Time replaces Daylight […]
$3 Million in Funding Available to Combat Violence Against Women
Funding Through STOP Violence Against Women Grant Program The Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention is accepting applications for nearly $3 million in grants from the STOP Violence Against Women Grant Program. STOP, which stands for Services, Training, Officers, Prosecutors, is open to public and non-profit organizations that serve victims of sexual assault, domestic […]
Over $4 Million to Disrupt Gangs and Criminal Networks
Governor Larry Hogan announced more than $4 million in new grants to target gangs and violent criminal networks. Announcement of the awards was made during a press conference in Montgomery County during which the governor outlined actions to strengthen assistance to victims of human trafficking and additional measures to pursue those committing this heinous crime. […]
Child Exploitation Named “Operation Southern Impact II”
76 Arrested in Multi-State Child Exploitation Operation Named “Operation Southern Impact II” A total of 76 people were arrested, and 13 children were rescued or identified as victims during a mutually coordinated operation between eight (8) southeastern states. The joint, proactive operation, Operation Southern Impact II, was coordinated by nine (9) Internet Crimes Against Children […]