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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Accreditation Manager Pamela McKay graduated from the “Leadership Southern Maryland” (LSM) Training Program on May 4, 2012.“LSM is a nine-month, tuition-based program to develop leaders from the Southern Maryland area for regional collaboration. While absorbing the local “flavour” in each of three counties, participants will have the opportunity to broaden their perspectives on a number of the most significant issues challenging our region” (LSM Website, 2012).

Leadership Southern Maryland is a partnership with Maryland Leadership Workshops, St. Mary's College of Maryland, SMECO, The Patuxent Partnership, SOMDCAN, College of Southern Maryland and generous individual donors.“The students are a diverse group of individuals who represent the demographics of the region, and selected for attendance based upon factors including, but not limited to geographic location, profession, ethnicity, age and gender. Participants are mid-management professionals who have a “demonstrated aptitude and ability to become senior-level leaders, as well as senior-level leaders new to the area, exemplifying a sincere concern and commitment to help shape the future of Southern Maryland”. (LSM Website, 2012).

Pamela McKay has 30 years of law enforcement experience, first as an officer with Prince George’s County Police Department, and currently as a civilian manager with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.As Accreditation Manager, she led the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office towards achieving an award of reaccreditation through CALEA in 2010, and is serving her 2nd term as president of CRLEAA (Chesapeake Region Law Enforcement Accreditation Alliance) representing agencies throughout Maryland, Delaware and D.C. Recently, Pamela was chosen by the Commission on Law Enforcement Accreditation (CALEA) to become certified as an Accreditation Assessor.

“Pamela McKay is a valued member of our agency.Her dedication and professionalism is a testament to her character and her continued commitment to public safety.We congratulate Pam on her achievement and look forward to incorporating the knowledge and skills she has gained into our goal of building safe communities.”(Timothy K. Cameron, Sheriff, St. Mary’s County, Maryland)