Five to Arrive Alive: MDOT MVA Offers Resolutions To Stay Safe on Maryland Roadways As Marylanders prepare for the New Year and set new resolutions for 2020, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) is reminding motorists of Five to Arrive Alive, a list of highway safety tips designed to help drivers, […]
New CSM Safe App Features Real-Time Notifications
Puts Campus Security in Palm of Students’ Hands The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Public Safety and Preparedness Department launched a new CSM Safe App over the summer – putting critical, real-time information at users’ fingertips and minimizing response times during both emergency and routine security/safety situations. “CSM students and their families can download the […]
MSP Offer Vehicle Theft Prevention Tips
Maryland State Police, Vehicle Theft Prevention Council Offer Tips To Secure Vehicles The Maryland State Police, along with the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council, are reminding motorists to take simple steps to avoid having their vehicles stolen. The warnings come as July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. In Maryland, a car is stolen every […]
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 […]
Tips to Help Pets Enjoy the Holidays
Pet Owners Are Reminded to Be Extra Cautious During the Holiday Season With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, the Calvert County Department of Public Safety reminds pet owners to be extra cautious. Extra sights, sounds and people can cause pets to become over-stressed and may prompt them to act out. To prevent […]
Fire Marshal Offers Halloween Safety Tips
Jack-o-Lanterns are ushering in Halloween across Maryland and State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci recommends several fire and life safety tips to help everyone enjoy a safe Halloween. “Planning ahead can help make this and every Halloween fire safe. Taking simple fire and life safety precautions, like making sure fabrics for costumes and decorative materials […]
Hogan Administration to Post 31 Days of Crime-Prevention
Tips Coincide with Domestic Violence, Crime Prevention, and Anti-Bullying Awareness Month October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, National Crime Prevention Month, Anti-bullying/Cyberbullying Awareness Month and National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. To mark the month, the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention (GOCCP) will be using social media channels and posting on its website daily tips […]
September is National Preparedness Month
The Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, reminds citizens September is a good time to review your readiness for severe weather and other emergencies throughout the year. September is National Preparedness and Maryland Preparedness Month and government agencies, businesses, community groups, schools and families are participating in events under the theme […]
Fire Marshal Offers Power Outage Tips for Safety
Fire Marshal Reminds Citizens of Fire and Life Safety during Power Outages Severe storms may cause disruption in electrical service to our homes. State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is cautioning citizens when using alternative light and electrical sources during power outages. “These easy to follow tips will help all Marylanders avoid injury or death […]
Easy Steps You Can Take To Prevent Vehicle Theft
Maryland state troopers are teaming up with the Maryland Vehicle Prevention Theft Council to remind citizens that a vehicle is stolen in our state every 40 minutes, but there are simple steps every vehicle owner can take to reduce their chances of becoming a victim. July is Vehicle Theft Prevention Month and, according to the […]