Maryland Prisons in Crisis | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 2m

Maryland’s prisons are in freefall — more people have been killed inside state facilities since 2023 than in all neighboring states combined, with homicide rates nearly four times the national average. While officials blame rising violence and point to new measures like body cameras and leadership changes, critics say understaffing and systemic neglect are the real culprits. Families grieve unanswered questions, correctional unions warn of escalating danger, and staff report conditions that fuel frustration and violence — even as the state claims progress. This isn’t just a numbers problem —…