Director's Office

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Mary Lou McDonough, Interim Director County Correctional Center 13400 Dille Drive Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 General Information: (301) 952-4800 Inmate Locator: (301) 952-7102, 952-7164

The Director’s Office is responsible for providing policy direction and coordination for the operating divisions of the Department of Corrections through three deputy directors, each overseeing two divisions. The office prepares position papers and speeches, reviews pending state and local legislation, works closely with community and faith-based groups, and provides information and tours for members of the public. Through the public information office, the Director’s office greets visitors and works with the media. Its Office of Legal Affairs and Professional Responsibility investigates alleged misconduct, oversees the employee random drug-testing program, conducts trial boards, and monitors legal issues.

The Director’s Office also partners with other county public safety agencies to provide programming material for Channel 69, the county’s public safety network. The Director’s office oversees the more than 400-person strong volunteer and intern program. In addition, the office works in concert with the Office of the County Executive to promote Livable Communities and provide a high level of customer service to the citizens and residents of Prince George’s County. The Director’s office also oversees the COPES mentoring program for youth in county schools and the Community Advisory Council (CAC).

Mary Lou McDonough, who currently serves as Deputy Director of Corrections was named Interim Director effective June 4, 2008. She has served as a Deputy Director of Corrections since April 2005.  She has been responsible for overseeing the Support Services and Human Resources Divisions.  Prior to her time at the Department of Corrections, she worked at the county’s Department of Housing and Community Development for 28 years.  During her tenure, she rose from Manager to Deputy Director.