Since 1984, the first week of May is recognized as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week honoring Correctional Professionals across the nation. The Calvert County Detention Center commenced the celebration with a flag raising ceremony together with various events during the week showing appreciation to the staff. Calvert County employs 80 dedicated correctional deputies and […]
Women in Charge of the Calvert County Detention Center
Major Deborah Diedrich Major Diedrich began her career with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office as a correctional officer in 1988. Diedrich was promoted to Major in March of 2017. Major Diedrich is the Commander of the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and the first woman to hold the position of Major within […]
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center Awards
Each year the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office honors officers and staff for their accomplishments during the previous year. The banquet gives the department the opportunity to spotlight outstanding examples of leadership and excellence in our employees. Among several prestigious awards given are the Officer of the Year, Civilian of the Year, Life Saving Awards, etc. […]
Demolition of the Baltimore City Detention Center Begins
Former Jail Will Be Home to New Treatment Facility Governor Larry Hogan today began the demolition of the dangerous and outdated Baltimore City Detention Center (BCDC) that his administration closed in 2015. The former jail will be replaced by a new treatment center that will house 1,400 pretrial and sentenced people who are struggling with […]
ERC Recognizes CCDC Employees for Team Excellence
The Team Excellence award recognizes employees who have excelled as a group and displayed cooperation and teamwork in support of a common goal or project. The Employee Recognition Committee (ERC) is pleased to recommend the following employees for a Team Excellence Award: The Detention Center Team is being recognized for their quick and decisive life-savings […]
National Correctional Officer and Employees Week
May 7th to May 13th, 2017 is recognized as National Correctional Officer and Employees Week. The week started with employees of the Sheriff’s Office and the Detention Center coming together for the annual joint flag raising ceremony. On Tuesday May 8th the Board of County Commissioners for Calvert County continued the ceremonies when they recognized […]
“No Shave November” Raises Funds for Two Charities
During the month of November 2016, Sheriff Mike Evans allowed the men of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and the Calvert County Detention Center to relax the grooming standards in exchange for $50 fine, which would be donated to charity. Approximately 70 Deputies and Corrections Officers took part. While participating in the “No Shave November”, […]
Sprinkler Activated in Cell Block
On July 7, 2015, at 9:47 pm, a fire alarm/sprinkler system activated in the cell block at 325 Stafford Road, Barstow, in the Calvert County Detention Center. Adam Commodore, while waiting for a bond hearing, broke the sprinkler head in Booking Cell #1 causing the flow of water. The property is owned by the Calvert […]
Longtime Detention Center Employee Retires
Roger Buck, Sergeant with the Calvert County Detention Center, retired on April; 30, 2015, dedicating more than 27 years to the citizens of Calvert County and the State of Maryland. Sergeant Buck started his distinguished career as a Correctional Officer with the Calvert County Detention Center on November 30, 1987. He was promoted to Corporal […]
National Correction Officers and Employees Week
The week of May 3-9, 2015 is recognized as National Correction Officers and Employees Week by the U S Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The Calvert Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) recognizes the dedication of the many men and women, who serve as Correctional Officers and the employees of the Calvert […]