Read more about the article Baltimore City Expands Public Safety Dashboard With New Neighborhood-Level Data
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Baltimore City Expands Public Safety Dashboard With New Neighborhood-Level Data

Baltimore City has announced a major update to its Public Safety Accountability Dashboard, expanding the public-facing tool with new neighborhood-level data and additional information on violence prevention, law enforcement activity, and community safety trends. First launched in 2023, the dashboard serves as a centralized platform for tracking a range of public safety indicators and is designed to improve transparency around crime trends and violence prevention efforts across the city. The latest update adds new data…

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June 17, 2026
Read more about the article Local Detention Centers Honor Employees and Officers of the Year
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Local Detention Centers Honor Employees and Officers of the Year

The Maryland Correctional Administrators Association (MCAA) honored Employees and Officers of the Year at the 2026 MCAA Conference, recognizing the vital work detention center staff do on behalf of communities and incarcerated individuals.   Maryland's local detention centers and correctional facilities recently recognized their Employees and Officers of the Year, honoring professionals whose dedication, leadership, and commitment help keep facilities safe while supporting positive outcomes for those in their care. The honorees represent county detention centers,…

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June 9, 2026
Read more about the article Worcester County Budget Maintains Tax Rates, Boosts School, and Public Safety Funding
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Worcester County Budget Maintains Tax Rates, Boosts School, and Public Safety Funding

Worcester County has approved its Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget, maintaining both its property tax and local income tax rates while increasing investments in education, public safety, employee compensation, and county reserves. The approved $300.2 million spending plan keeps the County's property tax rate at 81.5 cents per $100 of assessed value and maintains its local income tax rate at 2.25%, which County officials note remains among the lowest in Maryland. County leaders described the…

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June 4, 2026
Read more about the article New Research Links Baltimore City’s Violence Reduction Strategy To Declining Crime
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New Research Links Baltimore City’s Violence Reduction Strategy To Declining Crime

A new study from the University of Pennsylvania's Crime and Justice Policy Lab and the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) suggests that Baltimore's Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS) played a significant role in the city's recent decline in violent crime. The research found that Baltimore's homicide rate between 2022 and 2025 fell substantially faster than comparable cities, with homicide levels approximately 25% below what researchers would have expected based on national trends and Baltimore's…

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June 4, 2026
Read more about the article Youth Outreach Strengthens Community Policing in Anne Arundel
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Youth Outreach Strengthens Community Policing in Anne Arundel

Anne Arundel County Police participated in the Southgate Elementary School Career Day while promoting their upcoming Junior Officer Discovery Day that will take place on June 27 at Arundel Mills Mall. The Anne Arundel County Police Department joined Career Day at Southgate Elementary school to connect with residents and highlight their upcoming Junior Officer Discovery Day.  This is an event at Arundel Mills on June 27, where children ages 5 to 12 are invited to…

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June 4, 2026
Read more about the article Baltimore City Proposal Seeks Changes to Inspector General Oversight and Public Records Access
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Baltimore City Proposal Seeks Changes to Inspector General Oversight and Public Records Access

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has announced a multi-step legislative proposal to restructure how the City’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) accesses information, conducts oversight, and interacts with existing public records laws. The proposal comes amid ongoing public discussion and litigation surrounding Baltimore’s OIG and broader questions about transparency, investigatory authority, and accountability structures in local government. According to the City, the package is intended to “strengthen residents’ trust in City government” while clarifying oversight…

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May 21, 2026
Read more about the article Report Highlights Prevalence of Mental and Behavioral Health Related Calls for Service
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Report Highlights Prevalence of Mental and Behavioral Health Related Calls for Service

Public safety officials are being called on to respond to mental and behavioral health crisis situations by the thousands every year, highlighting a need for continued investment in community-wide resources and training.  Earlier this year, the Office of the Attorney General released the annual report from the Independent Investigations Division (IID) that investigates officer involved fatalities in Maryland. A section of the report specifically explored how often a call for service is directly related to…

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May 13, 2026
Read more about the article Anne Arundel Proposes FY27 Budget Focused on Education, Public Safety, and Core Services
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Anne Arundel Proposes FY27 Budget Focused on Education, Public Safety, and Core Services

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman has released a proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget that continues investments in education, public safety, and essential services, while maintaining relatively stable tax rates. As counties across Maryland continue to navigate rising costs, education funding requirements, and evolving service demands, the proposal offers a snapshot of how one jurisdiction is balancing competing priorities. The County Council will now begin its review of the proposal, with public hearings scheduled later…

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May 7, 2026
Read more about the article Baltimore County Moves To Strengthen Animal Welfare Laws
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Baltimore County Moves To Strengthen Animal Welfare Laws

Baltimore County is proposing a broad update to its animal welfare laws, with new legislation aimed at strengthening protections for animals, improving enforcement, and creating a clearer framework for public safety. The three-bill package, introduced by the Klausmeier Administration, would update county code in several areas, including basic standards of care, shelter case processing, and dangerous animal classifications. Taken together, the bills reflect a local government effort to modernize how animal welfare and public safety…

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April 30, 2026
Read more about the article US House Advances FirstNet Reauthorization for Public Safety Network
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US House Advances FirstNet Reauthorization for Public Safety Network

The US House of Representatives passed H.R. 7386, the First Responder Network Reauthorization Act of 2026, on April 20 by voice vote with no opposition. The bill previously advanced out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee in March on a unanimous, bipartisan vote and now heads to the US Senate. The legislation reauthorizes the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet), the nationwide public safety broadband network dedicated to first responders. Why it matters FirstNet was…

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April 29, 2026
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