Prince George's County Unveils New Crime Initiatives

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From her office in Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County State's Attorney Tara Jackson has released a 2025 end-of-year report and rolled out new crime-fighting initiatives. The highlights include a public Justice Data Dashboard, expanded community engagement, a truancy-focused R.I.S.E. program, a conviction integrity referral process, and closer coordination with county police on gun and crew-related crimes.

Why it matters

These new initiatives aim to increase transparency, strengthen community ties, and target specific crime trends in Prince George's County. As one of the largest counties in Maryland, these efforts could have a significant impact on public safety and residents' quality of life.

The details

The Justice Data Dashboard will provide the public with real-time crime data and statistics, allowing residents to better understand trends and patterns in their neighborhoods. The expanded community engagement will focus on building trust between law enforcement and local communities, while the R.I.S.E. program will address truancy and youth crime. The conviction integrity referral process will review past cases for potential wrongful convictions, and the coordination with police will target gun violence and gang-related crimes.

• The 2025 end-of-year report and new initiatives were announced from the State's Attorney's office in Upper Marlboro.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Justice Data Dashboard is expected to launch in the coming months, providing the public with real-time crime data and statistics. The expanded community engagement efforts and coordination with police on gun and gang crimes will also ramp up in the near future.