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In practice, the Office achieves its purpose through
ongoing audit, inspection, investigation, monitoring,
and periodic reporting of all Department functions.
The Office reports to the Secretary on matters requir-
ing corrective action, primarily through fiscal and
management audit reports. These reports assess a
unit's level of compliance with applicable laws, regu-
lations, directives, procedures, and standards, and
recommend corrective action of any deficiency.
DIVISION OF RESEARCH & STATISTICS
Richard A. Tamberrino, Director
(410) 339-5021
The Division of Research and Statistics was organ-
ized in 1981. The Division develops, maintains, and
monitors statistics; develops databases for research;
and reviews, develops, and provides technical assis-
tance for information systems. Evaluations and impact
assessments also are provided by the Division.
DEPUTY SECRETARY
David N. Bezanson, Deputy Secretary
300 East Joppa Road, Suite 1000
Towson, MD 21286—3020 (410) 339-5068
The Deputy Secretary oversees the divisions of
Capital Construction and Facilities Maintenance;
and the offices of Minority Business Enterprise and
Equal Opportunity; Property Management Serv-
ices; and Telecommunications.
DIVISION OF CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION
Dale E. Strait, Director
6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 201
Baltimore, MD 21215—2341 (410) 764-4369
The Division of Capital Construction was formed
in 1990. The Division procures construction and
related services for State correctional facilities.
DIVISION OF FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
Charles E. Chandler, Director
7695 Old Jessup Road
Jessup, MD 20794 (410) 799-9436
Created in 1990, the Division of Facilities Main-
tenance maintains Department facilities, including
those of Patuxent Institution, the Police and Cor-
rectional Training Commissions, and institutions of
the Division of Correction.
OFFICE OF MINORITY BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vivian E. Ferebee, Director
300 East Joppa Road, Suite 1000
Towson, MD 21286—3020 (410) 339-5057
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The Office of Minority Business Enterprise and
Equal Opportunity started in 1989. The Office estab-
lishes and maintains equality of opportunity within the
Department. In addition, the Office assures the De-
partment's compliance with civil rights laws, mandates,
and regulations, including the Americans with Disabili-
ties Act, the Veterans' Rights Act, and the Ethics Law.
OFFICE OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
SERVICES
Robert T. Watkins, Director
300 East Joppa Road, Suite 1000
Towson, MD 21286—3020 (410) 339-5032
Formed in 1993, the Office of Property Man-
agement Services coordinates the administration of
the Department's motor vehicle fleet, property
inventory, and commercially leased space.
OFFICE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS
James M. Murray, Coordinator
6776 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore, MD 21215—2341 (410) 764-4203
The Office of Telecommunications oversees the
purchase, installation, maintenance, and inventory
control of all telecommunications equipment and
services within the Department.
ADMINISTRAnON
G. Lawrence Pranklin, Assistant Secretary
for Administration
300 East Joppa Road
Towson, MD 21286—3020 (410) 339-5050
The Assistant Secretary for Administration over-
sees the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board,
the Emergency Number Systems Board, the Jnmate
Grievance Office; and two divisions: Finance and
Budget Administration, and Personnel.
CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION BOARD
Benjamin R. Wolman, Esq., Chair, 1998
Esther Scaljon, Executive Director
(410) 764-4214
Instituted in 1968, the Criminal Injuries Com-
pensation Board helps victims of crime (Chapter
455, Acts of 1968), The Board administers com-
pensation for innocent persons suffering physical
injury or death as a result of criminal acts or in their
efforts to prevent crime or apprehend criminals.
The Board maintains an office and staff to investi-
gate and hear claims for awards filed with the Board.
The Board has five members appointed for five-
year terms by the Secretary of Public Safety and
Correctional Services with the Governor's approval
and Senate advice and consent. With the approval
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