End of the Year Report 2025
Message from the State’s Attorney
Dear Prince Georgians,
As we begin a new year, I want to reflect on the progress we have made together and reaffirm the values guiding the work of my office. Last year, we had a significant decrease in overall violent crime in our County compared to 2024, including homicides, and that progress reflected the hard work and collaboration of all of our law enforcement partners. Those efforts will continue to drive our work moving forward.
Since returning to the Office of the State’s Attorney in June, I have drawn upon my experience as a prosecutor, and along with my team, I am continuing to strengthen our partnerships with law enforcement and the courthouse community. My long-standing commitment has been to build a safer Prince George’s County - one where we fight for victims, hold offenders accountable, and treat everyone with dignity, ensuring that justice is administered with fairness and integrity.
Over the last six months, I’ve traveled across the County meeting directly with residents, business owners, faith leaders, youth, and community stakeholders. These conversations will help to shape how I approach crime prevention and reduction, accountability, and the overall well-being of our neighborhoods.
I am confident in what we can achieve together and thank you for your trust and partnership.
Sincerely,
Tara H. Jackson
State’s Attorney
Our Priorities for a Safer Prince George’s County
- Holding Violent and Repeat Gun Offenders Accountable: Aggressively prosecuting violent and repeat offenders by seeking enhanced penalties where the law allows.
- Preventing Financial Crimes and Scams: Prioritizing the prosecution of financial crimes while focusing on educating our residents to recognize and avoid increasingly sophisticated scams.
- Holding Youth Accountable: Ensuring that youth who engage in reckless and violent conduct are held accountable in ways that are firm, fair, and focused on rehabilitation and public safety.
- Preventing Business Crimes: Strengthening outreach to the business community to assess unique public safety concerns to improve neighborhood safety and countywide economic growth.
- Increasing Accountability and Transparency: Building public trust and strengthening internal accountability through transparency and data-driven analysis.
Key Accomplishments
Launched R.I.S.E. Truancy Initiative
Secured final approval for a $963,000 grant to launch the Reengage, Intervention, Support, and Empowerment (R.I.S.E.) truancy initiative, a community-based program aimed at reducing juvenile delinquency by providing youth services, increasing parental engagement, and offering holistic family-centered supports.
Launched First-Ever Data Dashboard
Enhanced public trust and data transparency by launching the Office of the State’s Attorney’s first-ever data dashboard, providing residents with user-friendly access to prosecution trends and outcomes.
Learn more and view the dashboard at: sao.mypgc.us/datadashboard
Established Conviction Integrity Referral Program
Implemented a formal referral process for claims of actual innocence by incarcerated individuals where claims are referred for independent screening and investigation by subject matter experts.
Prioritized Community Engagements and Partnerships
Engaged directly with residents, businesses, and community stakeholders by participating in more than 125 community meetings to ensure that community concerns, feedback, and priorities are reflected in the Office of the State’s Attorney’s public safety strategies and operational decision-making.
Hosted Largest Back on Track Program Graduation
Graduated 16 individuals from our Back on Track diversion program, marking the largest graduation in the program’s history.
Understanding the Juvenile Justice System
The juvenile justice system focuses on rehabilitation, emphasizing accountability, and public safety.
What is the Juvenile Restoration Act?
The Juvenile Restoration Act, often called “JRA,” allows minors who were sentenced as adults to ask a judge to consider reducing their sentence after they have been incarcerated for at least 20 years.
What is the Maryland Second Look Act?
The Maryland Second Look Act allows individuals who were convicted of certain crimes as young adults (ages 18-25) to ask a judge to consider a reduction of their sentence after they have been incarcerated for at least 20 years.
With both the Juvenile Restoration Act and the Maryland Second Look Act, the Office of the State’s Attorney reviews the case and makes a recommendation to the judge.
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