Annapolis, MD As Prepared for Delivery Thank you all very much,… We’re here to sign some bills which can be summed up in a word: “results.” This session, we chose to move forward on a number of initiatives which have been proven to work and deliver results: Results creating jobs and expanding middle class opportunity; Read the Rest…
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Posts Tagged ‘dna’
Bill Signing, May 16th, 2013
Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley on the Supreme Court’s Decision to Hear State’s DNA Case, November 9th, 2012
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision today to hear the State’s DNA case: “We applaud the decision by the Supreme Court today to review Maryland’s case regarding DNA collection. Allowing law enforcement to collect DNA samples from offenders charged with serious crimes is absolutely critical to Read the Rest…
They Agree, April 25th, 2012
By Raquel Guillory, Director of Communications This morning, Colonel Marcus Brown sent out a blog detailing the importance of DNA testing for law enforcement. This afternoon, the Baltimore Sun wrote an editorial taking another look at the recent court ruling. And they agree. They too realize that the court’s decision misses the mark..Here’s the story; Read the Rest…
Making Maryland Safer with the Appropriate Use of DNA, April 25th, 2012
By Colonel Marcus J. Brown, Superintendent, Maryland State Police A lot of smart people came together in 2008 to determine how we could more effectively use DNA technology to make Maryland safer. They included veteran prosecutors, experienced criminal justice professionals, and concerned legislators. They agreed with Governor O’Malley’s vision and worked on a fair, practical, Read the Rest…
Governor Martin O’Malley Announces Major Milestone for DNA Database at ‘Maryland Forward’ Forum on Safety, January 13th, 2011
Final of five “Maryland Forward” forums designed to shape O’Malley-Brown second term, transition Maryland into new economy focuses on public safety and homeland security ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 13, 2011)– Governor Martin O’Malley announced a major milestone for Maryland’s DNA database today as he convened the fifth and final “Maryland Forward” forum today, designed to elicit feedback Read the Rest…
DNA & A Government that Works, September 9th, 2009
University of Baltimore School of Law President Bogomolny, thank you for your leadership of this great university. The president gave me dispensation for not having attended this university and I greatly appreciate that. My father-in-law Joe Curran attended this great university, as did my wife. I want to thank Professor Grossman. And thank you, Attorney Read the Rest…
Criminal Law – Death Penalty – Evidence (2009), March 1st, 2009
Restricts the death penalty to a case in which the State presents specified biological or DNA evidence, a videotaped confession, or a video recording that conclusively links the Defendant to the murder. http://mlis.state.md.us/2009rs/chapters_noln/Ch_186_sb0279T.pdf
DNA and Bearcat Announcement, July 8th, 2008
I want to thank Colonel Sheridan for the terrific job that he’s been doing leading our Maryland State Police. There’s no more important responsibility of our State, local or municipal governments than that of public safety. And it seems fitting that we mark progress towards our public safety goals here in Howard County, the “Heart Read the Rest…
Public Safety – Statewide DNA Data Base System – Crimes of Violence and Burglary – Sample Collections on Charge (2008), March 1st, 2008
Requires law enforcement to collect DNA samples from offenders charged with certain serious crimes – a critical tool in our continued efforts to drive down crime in Maryland, resolve open investigations, and provide victims with long-deserved closure. http://mlis.state.md.us/2008rs/chapters_noln/Ch_337_sb0211E.pdf
