A key strategy for reducing violent crime is to focus resources on identifying, disrupting, and dismantling violent criminal organizations and networks.
The Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy works with law enforcement agencies and community partners to address crimes involving illegal firearms, human trafficking, illegal drug distribution, and other violent criminal activity. These efforts combine enforcement, prevention, and intervention strategies supported by evidence-based community and youth programs.
The strategies below support these efforts:
Public Safety links
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Cease Fire CouncilSupports efforts to reduce firearm-related crime and violence across Maryland.
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Maryland Criminal Intelligence NetworkCoordinates intelligence sharing and joint investigations across Maryland.
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P.R.O.T.E.C.T. ProgramCoordinates public safety efforts, community partnerships, and targets crime prevention strategies.