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BEYOND THE BADGE - Major Doyle Ham

We are excited to share the third installment of our "Beyond the Badge" video series, featuring Major Doyle Ham, Maintenance Manager at the Metropolitan Transition Center. Major Ham's dedication doesn't stop at the end of his workday. As the President and CEO of Frosty's Help the Needy Alliance, he spends his evenings and free time giving back to his community, assisting cancer survivors, supporting local youth, and helping anyone in need.

We hope you find his story as inspiring as we do. Watch the video to see how Major Ham goes above and beyond every single day.

If you know someone who embodies the spirit of "Beyond the Badge," please reach out to the Communications Department at media.dpscs@maryland.gov.

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Becoming a Correctional Officer

Becoming a correctional officer with the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is an honorable profession.

Fingerprinting Services

The state of Maryland complies with the Federal Bureau of Investigation Privacy Act policies regarding the retaining, use and disclosure of fingerprints submitted for employment, licensing or other purposes.

Find A Facility

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is responsible for the custody of Pretrial Detainees, Incarcerated Individuals , and Supervised Offenders.

Find An Incarcerated Individual

The Incarcerated Individual Locator enables members of the public to learn the housing location of incarcerated individuals committed to the custody of the Commissioner of Correction and currently housed at Division of Correction facilities.

DPSCS At a Glance

The Department of Public Safety is comprised of 22 Units that are dedicated to service the entire state of Maryland. Each department strives to deliver optimal customer care and stay true to the mission which is to serve the public.

Maryland Survivor Benefit Program

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is honored to be the steward of the Maryland Survivor Benefit Program which provides death benefits to surviving families of Maryland first responders lost in the line of duty.

Policies and Procedures

Find published reports, narratives and informational documents prepared by DPSCS divisions and agencies. Looking for existing documents not found on our website? See regulations for Public Information Act Requests through DPSCS.

Sex Offender Registry

The Maryland Sex Offender Registry Website is one of many important tools that families can use to protect themselves, their children, and those they care for from individuals with criminal sexual behaviors.

Volunteers

Volunteers at Public Safety bring a variety of skills to our offenders - they teach yoga, parenting skills, help prepare those on their way home for their job search - but there is one thing they all have in common: a dedication to improving the lives of others.