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Maryland State Police outlines recruitment push and pledges consent‑decree reporting
Summary
Colonel Michael A. Jackson described recruitment, retention, and training priorities and said the department will continue quarterly reporting on consent‑decree metrics; DLS highlighted personnel‑driven budget growth, aviation fund provisions, forensic turnaround concerns, and deployments to Baltimore City.
Colonel Michael A. Jackson, confirmed as secretary and superintendent of the Maryland Department of State Police, told the subcommittee that his priorities include strengthening training and standards, expanding recruitment to reflect Maryland’s diversity, investing in trooper wellness, and strengthening partnerships with local and federal partners. "The Maryland State Police is your police agency," he said, emphasizing the department’s role as a state resource for local…
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