11 Complete Sheriff’s Citizens Academy
Eleven participants successfully completed the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office 2024 Citizens Academy.
Sheriff’s Program Addresses Mental Health Crises
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is spotlighting its co-responder program, a critical initiative designed to address mental health crises.
Police Crackdown on Illegal ATV Use
Local police are taking a zero tolerance stance regarding the illegal operation of off-road vehicles on public roads. Residents who witness this illegal behavior may submit tips to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Warns of ‘Spoofing’ Phone Scam
St. Mary’s County residents are being warned about recent phone scams in which callers impersonate deputies and demand money for supposed warrants. The scammers use caller ID spoofing to make it appear that the calls are coming from the county sheriff’s office.
Free Firearm Safety Kits Available
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will distribute free firearm safety kits, while supplies last, to county residents in a community safety initiative.
Sheriff’s Community Survey Results
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has published responses to its 2023 Community Survey. The survey’s objective was to assess citizen satisfaction with the quality of services provided by the agency.
Triad Council Hosting Coffee With the Sheriff
The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services and the Triad/SALT Council invites local senior citizens to Coffee With the Sheriff at 10am Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the Loffler Senior Activity Center.
Deputy Earns Sheriff’s Medal After Being Injured in Assault
St. Mary’s County Sheriff Steve Hall recently made a visit to the home of one of his deputies to award him with a Sheriff’s Office Purple Heart Medal. Patrol Deputy Devin Absher had been injured while responding to an assault call.
Sheriff’s Office, School Safety Programs Continue
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer and Adopt-a-School programs will continue in the county’s public schools.
Community Briefing on Cannabis Legalization
The St. Mary’s County Health Department will host a briefing at 6:30pm Wednesday, June 7, 2023, to share information with the community on the upcoming legalization of cannabis for adult use in Maryland.
