April 26, 2024

Little Boy Makes Big Impact on Deputies

Big impact

A little boy in St. Mary’s County is trying to make a big impact. Brady, 5, told his mother he did not like hearing his friends say police officers are bad people, so he asked her to help him with a special Christmas project: he wanted to collect photos of himself with 80 law enforcement officers.

K9 Cooper Retires From Sheriff’s Office

K9 Cooper

A respected member of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has handed in his badge for a life of relaxation, rest, and rabbit-chasing. K9 Cooper, a bloodhound who has become well-known in St. Mary’s County, retired in November.

Officers Train to Fight Mental Health Crisis

Mental Health Crisis

Sgt. Michael Boyer, Correctional Officer 1st Class Michael Labanowski, Jr, Correctional Officer Melissa Dodson, and Correctional Officer 1st Class Nick Alioto were among the attendees of Critical Intervention Team training, which focuses on dealing with residents who may be experiencing a mental health crisis.

COPs Unit Making Progress in Lexington Park

COPs Unit sheriff's office

St. Mary’s County Sheriff Tim Cameron knows his job is about more than just law enforcement. He knows his deputies are just one member of a team that also comprises the citizens they serve. And he knows that when a community lacks cohesion, crime can fill the space, so three years ago he set out to improve those conditions for Lexington Park residents.

Sheriff Cameron Grand Marshall of ’14 Parade

There’s still time to join the Lexington Park Business and Community Association’s 3rd annual Pride in the Park Parade Saturday, May 3 at 10 am.