The Sheriff's Dept. wishes to remind citizens access data concerning crimes reported in St. Mary’s County neighborhoods through the web site CrimeReports.com.  CrimesReports.com is an information/crime data sharing tool, put into operation by Sheriff Cameron, to provide communities with time-sensitive and sometimes critical information about crimes which have occurred in their communities.  Additional information is available thru the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office home page at http://www.firstsheriff.com.

To become an active part in the Victoria's Grant Neighborhood Watch Program, please send an email to: president@victoriasgrant.com

In years past, citizens delegated their individual responsibility for self protectionto law enforcement. As a result, fewer citizens recognized their responsibility to take an active role in crime prevention and the apprehension of criminals.

Police officers make more arrests each year, but criminal activities continue to rise. Here in St. Mary’s county as well as nationwide, homeowners are being victimized everyday at an ever-increasing rate. No one is immune. The time has come when citizens can no longer leave their responsibility for the reduction of crime to others.

Burglary is a crime of opportunity, committed by criminals who capitalize on carelessness or neglect. Most home burglaries are not committed by professionals who have planned to commit a burglary. Most are committed by amateurs, who find an open or unlocked door or window, or drug abusers that take advantage of a home's weak defenses.                                                

To combat the increase in crime in today's society, the police need the eyes and ears of citizens like you. To help the police protect your property from criminals you must get involved. To help you help yourself, Victoria's Grant worked with the St. Mary’s Sheriff’s department to establish the Neighborhood Watch Program. (currently not in effect)

No home can be completely protected. All of the locks, bars, lights and alarms cannot guarantee total protection. You cannot make your home, property, and self crime proof, but you can make them crime resistant.  Please check out this link to 13 Things Your Burgler Will Not Tell You.

The St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Department would like you to join the Victoria's Grant Neighborhood Watch program and learn what you can do to reduce your chances of becoming a crime victim.