Precinct News
View the latest news on crime in your area below, or read the local blotter for the Franklin Precinct.
GET INVOLVED
Police Community Relations Councils (PCRC) provide an open forum where citizens, community leaders and representatives of the local business community may bring attention to problems within their neighborhood.
Third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.
Timber Grove Homeowners Clubhouse
425 Cherry Hill Road East
Reisterstown, Maryland 21136
Phone: 410-887-6985
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact your precinct regarding the following programs.
| Program | Contact Information |
|---|---|
| Business Patrol Initiative The precinct maintains a list of all businesses in the area and their 24-hour contact information. Contact us to update your "night card" contact information, which is critical to the safety and security of your business. | Phone: 410-887-6985 |
| Community Outreach Team Connects citizens with services and programs like the Citizens on Patrol program. | Phone: 410-887-6985 |
| Domestic Violence Coordinator Conducts follow-up investigations to make referrals, and provide resources and support to victims throughout the criminal justice process. | Phone: 410-887-6968 |
| Juvenile Offenders in Need of Supervision (JOINS) | Officer S. Johnson Phone: 410-887-3850 Email: sljohnson@baltimorecountymd.gov |
| Public Safety Cadet Program | Mentor: A. Kauffman Phone: 410-887-6985 Email: akauffman@baltimorecountymd.gov |
| School Resource Officer | Phone: 410-887-6985 |
| SHIELD Program | Officer A. Kauffman Phone: 410-887-6985 Email: akauffman@baltimorecountymd.gov |
| Traffic Team | Phone: 410-887-6912 |
| Youth Counseling | Phone: 410-887-1394 |
ABOUT THE COMMANDER
Captain Mal Grantham began his career with the Baltimore County Police Department in 2003 as a police cadet assigned to Precinct 1: Wilkens and the Office of the Chief. Captain Grantham entered the Training Academy in 2005.
- 2006 to 2014—Assigned to Wilkens as a Patrol Officer.
- 2014 to 2016—Promoted to Corporal and assigned to Woodlawn.
- 2016 to 2018—Promoted to Sergeant and assigned to Essex.
- 2018 to 2019—Assigned to Internal Affairs Division.
- 201 9to 2023—Promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to Towson.
- 2023 to 2024—Assigned to Franklin as the Assistant Precinct Commander.
- 2024—Promoted to Captain and assigned to the Information Records Management Section.
- 2024 to 2025—Assigned to the Operations Bureau as the Night Commander.
- 2025—Became Commander of Precinct 3: Franklin