Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy

About Us Resources for local needs The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy is local governments’ one-stop shop for resources to improve public safety in Maryland. We provide access to federal and state grant funds and we can provide assistance to your town, city, county, agency as it attempts to maneuver through the red tape to tap these resources. We work with you to plan your project, coordinate stakeholders, develop accountability measures and get results from your investments and efforts. We connect you to best practices in national and state programming and innovations. At the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy, your success is our success! Vision A safer Maryland. Mission To serve as a coordinating office that advises the Governor on criminal justice strategies. The office plans, promotes, and funds efforts with government entities, private organizations, and the community to advance public policy, enhance public safety, reduce crime and juvenile delinquency, and serve victims.