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Governor Wes Moore 2023 State of the State

Governor Moore announces $6.3 million to protect against hate crimes, enhance local police recruitment efforts

Posted on August 5, 2023August 4, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced $6.3 million in funding to protect against hate crimes and to enhance local police recruitment and retention efforts through the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services. “Every Marylander has a role to play in combating racism, bias and hate and in keeping our communities safe,” said Governor Moore. “Through this …

Crime, Police/Fire, Sci-Tech

Maryland’s DNA database records 10,000th total hit

Posted on October 13, 2022October 12, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

PIKESVILLE, MD—Colonel Woodrow W. Jones III, Superintendent of the Maryland State Police, this week announced the latest milestone for Maryland’s DNA database, supporting its role as a tool for law enforcement in the ongoing effort to reduce crime, apprehend criminals, and exonerate the innocent. Maryland’s DNA database, housed at the State Police Forensic Sciences Division laboratory, has now recorded 10,000 …

Maryland State Police Graduation 20220330

Police/Fire, Politics

Governor Hogan announces record $122.5 million in police protection funding

Posted on July 6, 2022July 6, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan onWednesday awarded a record $122.5 million in funding under the State Aid for Police Protection (SAPP) program. As a key plank of the governor’s Re-Fund The Police Initiative, the funding provides police officers with expanded resources to support operational costs and to help keep communities safe. “Prioritized by our budget, this record 60% increase in funding …

Governor Larry Hogan Human Trafficking Roundtable 202206

Police/Fire, Politics

Governor Hogan welcomes international delegation For roundtable discussion on human trafficking, domestic violence

Posted on July 1, 2022June 30, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday hosted an international delegation from North Africa and the Middle East at the State House in support of Maryland’s participation in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. Together with Maryland Secretary of State John C. Wobensmith and representatives from Maryland State Police and the Annapolis YWCA, the Governor’s Office of Crime …

Family, Police/Fire, Sci-Tech

Maryland State Police warn public of online scam involving sexual extortion of minors

Posted on June 8, 2022June 7, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

EASTON, MD—Maryland State Police are reminding parents of online safety and to be aware of online scams involving the sexual extortion of minors. Authorities say they have received numerous reports of minors being contacted by other social media users who begin chatting with them via messaging services such as Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. Social media platforms may provide users the …

Police/Fire, Politics

Governor Hogan announces $7.5 million in accountability resources grant funding available through Re-Fund the Police Initiative

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that $7.5 million in new funding is now available under the Police Accountability, Community, and Transparency (PACT) grant as part of his Re-Fund the Police Initiative. Administered by the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services, this funding will help provide more body cameras, de-escalation training, and other critical tools to …

Events, Police/Fire, Politics

Governor Hogan proclaims May 11-17 as National Police Week in Maryland

Posted on May 12, 2022May 11, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday proclaimed May 11-17 as National Police Week in Maryland to recognize the work that police officers do to keep communities safe and to honor the memory of those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. “Serving in law enforcement is one of the most dangerous jobs in our nation and we …

Crime, Police/Fire

Five indicted following seizure of drugs that were to be distributed throughout Baltimore County

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Wednesday the indictments of five defendants for multiple charges including participation in a criminal organization, conspiracy to distribute drugs, possession with intent to distribute, and firearm-related counts. He also announced the seizure of a large quantity of fentanyl and other controlled dangerous substances that would have been distributed in Baltimore County, Baltimore …