A visual crime preventive presence is maintained by means of vehicle and foot patrols of the grounds and buildings. Supervisors are schooled in criminal law and commissioned with the powers of arrest. The Department maintains a close professional relationship with the local fire, police, ambulance and other county agencies that provide emergency support. All officers are required to be CPR certified, trained in First Aid, andphysically able to respond and provide immediate first aid in medical emergencies. Officers routinely inspect the fire safety systems and are qualified to respond to an alarm, assume charge and if necessary, to order and direct a building evacuation.
Officers respond immediately to incidents of a criminal nature.
The Department staff are aware of the sensitiveness of sexual and racial incidents and respond with tack, understanding and empathy. Training Training, a vital function of the Department, is provided by qualified instructors from within the Mount community, Frederick County Sheriff's Department, and other related agencies. A yearly testing and evaluation program exist to monitor staff performance. The Department organization consist of administrative, patrol and support sections. Professionalism, commitment, helpfulness and guardianship are guiding principles of the Department.