UPDATE: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office conducted a joint investigation with St. Mary’s County Public Schools, regarding threats circulating via text messages and on social media. After an extensive investigation, no sustained or credible threats were identified. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and St. Mary’s County Public Schools will continue to fully investigate […]
$2.5 Million to Combat Violence Against Women
Hogan Administration Awards More than $2.5 Million to Combat Violence Against Women Funding Through STOP Violence Against Women Grant Program The Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention (GOCCP) today announced more than $2.5 million in grants from the federal STOP Violence Against Women Grant Program. STOP, which stands for Services, Training, Officers, Prosecutors, is […]
Awards Close to $4 Million For New Violence Prevention Program
Hogan Administration Awards Program, Emphasizes Gun Violence Reduction As part of Governor Larry Hogan’s commitment to make Maryland safer, the Hogan Administration today announced approximately $4 million in funding from the Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (VIPP), a new Maryland bipartisan initiative aimed primarily at reducing gun violence. The VIPP program, which passed during the […]
$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 […]
Gov Hogan on Violence in Charlottesville Virginia
Violence, hate, and bigotry all of kinds must be confronted and condemned. The disgusting and vile acts taking place in Charlottesville have absolutely no place in our society and must be stopped. I have called Governor McAuliffe to offer Maryland’s full support as they deal with this dangerous situation. Maryland State Police Superintendent Bill Pallozzi […]
Gun Violence: Finding Common Ground
On Sunday, January 10th, at 2 pm, Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish will present its Fifth Annual Big Conversation. This popular forum, that draws many diverse community groups together, will address what maybe its most important community topic yet: Gun Violence: Finding Common Ground. Building on the prospective of local community leaders, the forum will […]
“National Night Out” in Calvert Tuesday
The National Association of Town Watch sponsors National Night Out every year to bring awareness to crime, drugs and violence prevention programs and this year is will be Tuesday, August 4th. This year marks the 32nd annual National Night Out. Calvert County will join with thousands of other communities across the United States to promote […]