ANNAPOLIS, MD – Yesterday, a retired Baltimore Police Officer of 25 years highlighted Governor Wes Moore’s historic public safety results and his commitment to continue making Maryland’s communities even safer.
Before Governor Moore took office, crime ran rampant throughout the entire state of Maryland–Baltimore was averaging nearly a homicide a day, non-fatal shootings, and auto thefts were at alarming highs. Since taking office, Governor Moore has put record funding in local law enforcement, over $50 million to Baltimore City alone, and $10.8 million in funding into the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office.
Last year, Baltimore City had the lowest number of homicides in fifty years. Under Moore’s administration, homicides are down 58% in Baltimore City, and down 39% in Prince George’s County. Across the entire state of Maryland there’s been a 44% drop in homicides and a 40% drop in non-fatal shootings since he took office. And, this past year alone, robberies have dropped by 25%. This year, the governor announced a record $124.1 million in funding to support law enforcement through the State Aid for Police Protection Program.
Here’s what Marylanders are reading:
I served in the Baltimore City Police Department for 25 years and proudly retired as a lieutenant at the end of my career. I’ve seen many leaders in the state, but it’s clear to me that Gov. Wes Moore’s approach to public safety is one that’s finally working.
Our officers care about our community as much as anyone. They, just like everyone else, want nothing more than for people to feel safe in their homes — Gov. Moore is giving them the tools to get it done.
The governor has led the charge three years in a row to deliver record funding to our local law enforcement — with over $50 million toward Baltimore alone, as well as $10.8 million to the state attorney’s office. And, now we’ve learned that he’s proposing to do it again for the fourth year in a row with a record $124.1 million in funding in his proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
This funding has led to results. Since Moore has been in office, homicides are down 44% statewide, 58% in Baltimore City and 39% in Prince George’s County. Non-fatal shootings have declined 40% statewide since he took office. And robberies went down more than 25% statewide in 2025.
But this isn’t just because we are funding our local law enforcement, it’s because the state is uplifting our communities and the organizations that support them.
The governor’s ENOUGH Initiative continues to support community-driven action to address poverty at its root causes by providing grants to over 28 communities. He has strengthened access to mental and behavioral health supports while also maintaining support for nonprofit and faith-based organizations to help protect against hate crimes. He has signed legislation like Eric’s ID Law, which allows individuals with hidden disabilities like autism to voluntarily add a symbol on their license that will help first responders and the public understand their needs for safer, more informed interactions.
Our communities are safer and stronger under Gov. Wes Moore, but he knows that while we’ve made historic results, the work is not done yet — that’s why this year he’s doubling down to ensure we continue seeing these results all across our state.
Tiffany Brown is a retired Baltimore Police Department lieutenant.