Prince Frederick, MD – After being killed on a split vote last month, a request from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office for $76,000 from the Safety Camera Program was unanimously approved by the county commissioners Tuesday, Oct. 2. According to Assistant Sheriff Lt. Colonel Dave McDowell, the funds will be used to replace obsolete technology used by agency personnel utilizing the Mobile Command Vehicle.
Commissioners’ President Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr. [R-District 3], who raised objections previously since the sheriff’s office request had not been reviewed by the Department of Public Safety, noted that the department’s director, Jacqueline Vaughan, and Calvert County State’s Attorney Laura Martin were consulted.
County Administrator Terry Shannon told the board that effective Oct. 1 a resolution was no longer required for a budget adjustment of $76,000.
In a previous memo, McDowell stated that the new technology county government staff had identified will bring the Mobile Command Vehicle “up to current optimal operating standards.”
Contact Marty Madden at marty.madden@thebaynet.com