To improve public safety and public education in every part of our State.
“Last year, with a government that works, we saved a lot of lives by partnering like never before with our local jurisdictions and the District of Columbia, --by cracking down on repeat violent offenders through our Violence Prevention Initiative; by ramping up our efforts to use DNA and digitally enhanced fingerprint evidence to solve crimes; and by supporting our courageous police officers, fire fighters, and first responders.
“We can build upon this progress with better technology, better law enforcement coordination, and better re-entry programs. We can build upon this progress with your support of our Child Safety Net legislation, and your support to take firearms out of the hands of domestic abusers.
– 2009 State of the State Address
Governor O'Malley Joins Speaker Busch to Celebrate Crime Reductions in Annapolis
Capital City Safe Streets program credited with 32% drop in total crime
Governor Martin O’Malley joined House Speaker Michael Busch and Mayor Ellen Moyer to celebrate the success of the innovative Capital City Safe Streets program that also helped reduced violent crime in Annapolis by 39 percent compared to the prior 12 month period.
2009 Legislative Accomplishments
- Signed one of the strictest death penalty laws in the nation.
- Successfully fought for two tough new domestic violence laws that take firearms out of the hands of domestic abusers.
- Enacted stricter penalties for drunk drivers, established speed cameras in school and highway work zones, and a new graduated system of licensing to help our young people improve their driving skills over time.
- Invested $52.5 million to purchase three new State Police Medevac helicopters and fully-funded police aid at $66 million to keep our streets safe.
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U.S. Naval Academy Keynote Address
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Back-to-School Bus Safety Ad
August, 2008
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O’Malley Acts Swiftly to Close 19th Century Prison in Jessup March 19, 2007
“We’re working to protect our progress on what amounts to the most sacred and important responsibility shared by those of us who serve in government: the security and safety of our public.”
– Witt Report Announcement,
January 15, 2009