Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy

**About Us** ****Resources for State and Local Needs**** The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy is the designated State Administering Agency for Maryland. The Governor appointed the office to this role in accordance with federal statute, making the office responsible for comprehensive criminal justice planning and policy development within the State. As the State Administering Agency, the office allocates resources statewide and distributes, monitors, and reports on spending under many State and federal programs. The office is the executive branch agency designated to accept, plan, and distribute criminal justice funds and seeks to leverage State and federal grant dollars to address the needs of statewide and local criminal justice systems. The office also serves as the primary coordinating body for State and local public safety issue identification, system collaboration, policy development, and system planning and implementation. ****Vision**** Building a safer and more equitable Maryland that leaves no one behind. ****Mission**** The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy serves as the coordinating office that advises the Governor on criminal justice strategies. The office plans, promotes, and funds efforts with government entities, private organizations, and the community to advance public policy, enhance public safety, reduce crime and juvenile delinquency, and serve victims.