30 Law Enforcement Officers from Across Maryland Complete Course Aimed at Reducing Impaired Driving Deaths Officers, Deputies and Troopers Graduate from 2019 University of Maryland (U of M) DUI Institute Thirty officers from 20 law enforcement agencies across Maryland graduated today from the University of Maryland’s DUI Institute, a rigorous 40-hour program that trains officers in […]
$6.5 Million in Available Funding for Law Enforcement
Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention Announces Over $6.5 Million in Available Funding for Law Enforcement, Crime Prevention, Victims Services The Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention (GOCCP) has available funding for the FY19 Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (VIPP) that must be used by June 30th, 2019. Funding will be awarded for […]
Administration Awards Funding to Start New PAL Programs
Hogan Administration Awards Funding to Start New Police Athletic Leagues Program Supports Youth in Six Jurisdictions Understanding the vital role that communities can play in supporting children caught in the middle of high-crime areas, the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention today announced that it has awarded $250,000 to six jurisdictions to start Police […]
Officers Graduate from DUI Institute at UMD
Annual Program Shapes State’s DUI Enforcement Leaders Today, 29 officers from 18 law enforcement agencies across Maryland graduated from a rigorous 40-hour program that develops leaders in the enforcement of alcohol-impaired driving laws. The DUI Institute, which is in its 14th year, was developed by the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s (MDOT MVA) […]
Traffic Safety Grant Applications Opening
Eligible Organizations May Apply Through Midnight on March 16 The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) Highway Safety Office (MHSO) is accepting grant applications for traffic safety projects that will take place between October 1, 2018, and September 30, 2019 (Federal Fiscal Year 2019). The application deadline is March 16. “Since 2009, […]
County American Legion Posts Honor Top Responders
County American Legion Posts honor top Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters and Public Safety Officers On Tuesday, December 12, 2017, during their monthly meeting, the Calvert County American Legion Posts honored law enforcement, correctional, fire and rescue and public safety staff for their dedication, professionalism and team work. The awards will be presented annually by the […]
Issuing Silver Alerts for Citizens in Maryland
Wandering Remains A Growing Concern For Citizens With Dementia With more and more people caring for a family member with some form of dementia, the risk of that person wandering off is becoming more prevalent. So far in 2017, Maryland has issued 69 Silver Alerts. Of those, one person died and another was hospitalized after […]
Public Hearing on Military Service Credit
Scheduled for Oct. 3, 2017 at 10:30 am in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a public hearing Oct. 3, 2017, to consider and receive comments on an ordinance that allows members of the Sheriff’s Department Pension Plan to receive service credit for both military and prior […]
Hogan Administration Honors State Law Enforcement
More than 100 Officers Recognized for Saving Lives By Stopping Aggressive Drivers Yesterday, The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) recognized police officers from more than 30 law enforcement agencies across the state for their exemplary work in enforcing aggressive driving laws on Maryland roadways. In 2015, the last year of complete traffic data, there were […]
Fourth of July Plans? First, Plan Your Sober Ride!
Police Agencies Across Maryland Joining Forces to Arrest Impaired Drivers The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) joined law enforcement officials today at the Maryland State Police (MSP) Barrack in Howard County to warn motorists traveling this long holiday weekend – “make a plan” for a safe and sober ride, or the consequences could be severe. […]