Officers Complete Crisis Intervention Team Training
Six members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office recently completed crisis intervention team training.
Sheriff’s Office Moving to New Alert System
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is transitioning to a new alert and tip submission platform: tip411, which will replace the Nixle system currently in use. Nixle alerts will end November 12, 2025, and current subscribers will not automatically transfer to the new system.
Residents Complete Citizens Academy
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office held the completion ceremony for the 2025 Citizens Academy earlier this month, marking the end of an eight-week program designed to give residents a closer look at local law enforcement.
Sheriff Warns Public of Extortion Scheme
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to be aware of an extortion scheme in which scammers pose as members of violent drug cartels, sending graphic threats to intimidate victims into sending money.
Saturation Saturday to Bring Increased DUI Patrols
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is joining forces with Mothers Against Drunk Driving this Saturday, August 23, 2025, for Saturation Saturday, a nationwide initiative aimed at preventing impaired driving and saving lives.
Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Accepting Applications
Applications are being accepted for the 2025 St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Citizens Academy, an eight-week program offering community members a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Deadline to apply is July 31.
Deputy, K-9 Partner Complete Training
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputy Joseph Senatore recently completed a six-week K-9 handler training program and already contributed to a successful arrest that led to the recovery of suspected crack cocaine and fentanyl pills.
Sheriff: It’s Now Easier to File Simple Police Reports
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is introducing a new digital online reporting system and is encouraging residents to use it to file simple police reports.
Be the Coolest. Make the Splash
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will hold the coolest event in Southern Maryland on December 7. Join the St. Mary’s Splash at Point Lookout State Park.
Silent Angel Memorial @ Bay District VFD
In a commemoration of lives lost to homicide, the community is invited to the annual Silent Angel Memorial at 6pm Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department.
