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Commissioners approve $27,047 Justice Assistance grant for detention‑center security cameras
Summary
The board approved a $27,047 Byrne/JAG subaward from the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention to add and replace security cameras at the St. Mary's County Adult Detention Center; the sheriff’s office said the funds will help cover blind spots and provide forensic evidence.
The Commissioners of St. Mary's County on April 28 approved a Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) subaward of $27,047 from the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention to enhance the security monitoring system at the St. Mary’s County Adult Detention Center.
Captain Merricken of the sheriff’s office told the board the grant will add cameras to the existing infrastructure and replace antiquated units, allowing staff to cover blind spots and obtain forensic evidence when criminal activity occurs inside the facility. He said a larger maintenance program for the detention center’s systems will take roughly 18 months to complete, making the JAG funds a timely improvement.
A motion to approve the grant application and authorize the county representative to execute the necessary documents was made and seconded during the meeting and carried by voice vote. The transcript records the motion text and the board’s voice approval but does not provide a roll‑call tally.
Sheriff’s office staff and the commissioners described the award as part of a statewide distribution of approximately $500,000 across multiple correctional facilities; local staff said each jurisdiction negotiated allocations based on local priorities.
The grant requires acceptance of the subaward documents and authorization for the commissioner present to sign the paperwork on behalf of the county. Commissioners did not attach additional conditions in the public meeting record.
