The St. Mary's County Department of Public Safety is a multi faceted agency that provides 9-1-1 services through Emergency Communications, disaster preparedness, response, mitigation and recovery through its Emergency Management Division, and enforcement of animal regulations through the Animal Control Division. The Department of Public Safety, through its three divisions, works hand in hand with all county and state law enforcement agencies, St. Mary’s County Volunteer Fire and EMS department, as well as all Local, State and Federal Government departments and agencies. The facility and personnel are second to none, and ready to serve at a moments notice.

Be Aware! Be Prepared!

Mission Statement

The St. Mary’s County Department of Public Safety consolidates everyday emergency response with large scale disaster emergency response.
 
Our mission is to support the mission of Volunteer Communities in our County:
 
 Fire Companies
 Rescue Squads
 Advanced Life Support
 Emergency Service Committee
 
These volunteer communities perform priceless services to their communities. In our endeavor to support their efforts Public Safety provides support through administrative work, equipment purchasing, policy, and communications. We will continue to express our appreciation by supporting them in all their efforts.
 
It is our goal to constantly strive for excellence in the field of Public Safety through Emergency Communications, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, and Animal Control. We will move forward in this pursuit of perfection through dedication, sincerity and education.
 
As a Department and as individuals we value:
 
INTEGRITY...
 We recognize the importance of personal responsibility. Our actions must reflect sound moral principles that promote trust within and for our organization.
 
FAIRNESS...
 We strive for consistency in all our interactions. Our decisions are tempered by reason, empathy, and equity.
 
COURAGE...
 We will have the conviction to face adversity and make balanced decisions in difficult situations.
 
TEAMWORK...
 We are all motivated by a similar goal and desire for professional excellence. To this end we are willing to rearrange individual work priorities in order to accomplish the mission.
 
COMMUNICATION...
 Respectful and constructive dialogue is essential to a positive and harmonious atmosphere, Communication within the department and with other departments.