Public Safety Committee - November 4, 2026

The Allegany County Public Safety Committee met on November 4, 2026. Procurement- and funding-related items included approval of an extension to an existing Public Defender/assigned counsel grant through 2028, allowing up to $1 million in claims for eligible staff and support-service costs. The committee also approved a $1,500 transfer from the Conflict Defender’s office equipment account to office supplies. The District Attorney discussed a pending grant application for attorney equipment and related needs; the amount was not stated, and hiring tied to the grant would be contingent on funding. The committee approved an Emergency Management authorization to apply for a state grant of up to $170,690 for eligible training, equipment, vehicles, trailers, and related program needs.

The committee approved a resolution supporting predictable upfront state funding for counties’ Raise the Age costs, along with a letter to state officials seeking that change. Probation also presented a resolution seeking state funding to offset county costs associated with a 25-year retirement plan for probation officers; discussion led to an attorney-client session, and the transcript does not establish a final vote. No vendor selections, contract awards, or bids were identified.