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Governor Moore Recognizes Outstanding Law Enforcement and Public Safety Partnership in Maryland

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Governor Wes Moore of Maryland, along with the Maryland Chiefs of Police Association and the Maryland Sheriffs' Association, honored law enforcement personnel from across the state for their outstanding service and partnership at the annual public safety conference. The event, held in Ocean City, brought together over 350 leaders in law enforcement and industry partners to recognize the dedication and sacrifice of Maryland's finest. Governor Moore expressed his commitment to ensuring law enforcement personnel have the resources they need to complete their missions effectively and safely, as Maryland continues to see historic drops in crime.

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor Wes Moore presented the Valor Award to Deputy First Class Mark Shayne and Deputy Earl Buffa of the Worcester County Sheriff's Department for risking their lives to save a woman from a car engulfed in flames.
  • The Maryland Chiefs of Police Association and the Maryland Sheriffs' Association are recognized as the voices of law enforcement advocacy, providing training for the next generation of Maryland's law enforcement executives.
  • The conference highlighted the Moore-Miller Administration's ongoing commitment to public safety, with historic investments in law enforcement, including nearly $122 million in the FY 2026 state budget.
  • The Administration has also invested over $58 million for the Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center, which improves collaboration, information sharing, and analysis to advance public safety.
  • Preliminary data indicates that statewide homicides and non-fatal shootings have reached their lowest levels in a decade.
  • Governor Moore and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the reinstatement of State of Maryland law enforcement resources to support Baltimore City law enforcement and public safety coordination efforts.
  • The Public Safety Apprenticeship Program, established by the Growing Apprenticeships and Public Safety Workforce Act in 2024, expands pathways to public safety careers.
  • The Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act, signed by Governor Moore in the 2025 legislative session, significantly Strengthens penalties for reckless drivers.

Statistics:

  • The Moore-Miller Administration has invested nearly $122 million in the FY 2026 state budget to support local police statewide.
  • Over $58 million has been invested for the Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center since taking office.
  • Preliminary data indicates that statewide homicides and non-fatal shootings have reached their lowest levels in a decade.
  • Baltimore City has seen the lowest number of homicides in 50 years after eight straight years of over 300 homicides.
  • Over 350 leaders in law enforcement attended the annual public safety conference.

Sources:

  • Governor's News Release (no date listed)
  • Maryland Department of Labor's Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning (no date listed)
  • Growing Apprenticeships and Public Safety Workforce Act (2024)
  • Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act (2025)
  • priorities.maryland.gov/pages/public-safety (no date listed)

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