On this episode, State's Attorney Tony Covington explains the purpose and functionality of a Civilian Review Board to review citizen claims of excessive force by police in Charles County and nationwide.

On this episode of Tony Talks Charles County Crime, State’s Attorney Tony Covington sits with Executive Assistant Kristen Schulz and Public Relations Specialist Kandes Carter to discuss child sexual and physical abuse. Included in the discussion: 00:01:06 What is Child Abuse? 00:03:07 Corporal Punishment 00:06:43 Child Sexual Abuse 00:08:37 "Stranger-Danger" and Danger from People Children Know 00:10:12 &n...

On this episode of Tony Talks Charles County Crime, part 2 of a two-episode discussion, State's Attorney Tony Covington offers solutions to the drunk driving problem discussed in part one. He is joined by Executive Assistant Kristen Schulz and Public Relations Specialist Kandes Carter, both of the State's Attorney's Office, in a question/answer style format. 00:03:05 Responsibility of Drivers 00:05:58 Technology Assessing Sobriety 00:08:37 &...

On this episode of Tony Talks Charles County Crime, State's Attorney Tony Covington discusses the deadly choice that kills over 10,000 people in America per year: drunk driving. In part one of a two-episode discussion, State's Attorney Covington breaks down the problem of drunk driving and its causes, while also sharing a gripping true-life narrative of how drunk driving affected one family forever. 01:38 - Victim Impact Account 06:09 - Problem by the Numbers 08:55 - The Cause: Public Att...

On this episode of Tony Talks Charles County Crime, State's Attorney Tony Covington talks with DV/CSA Advocate Jill Short about her own experience with domestic violence, ways to help people in abusive situations, combating domestic violence, and more. For more information on domestic violence, please contact the CCSAO or see the Victim/Witness section of our website for helpful links: http://ccsao.us/victim-family-resources/victim-witness-unit/ To Contact Jill Short: EMAIL: alwaysavoice@gm...

On this episode of Tony Talks Charles County Crime, State's Attorney Tony Covington breaks down the mission and work of the State's Attorney's Office. Included in this episode: 02:54 - State's Attorney's Role 03:38 - Funding for the State's Attorney's Office (SAO) 04:38 - Holding Wrong-Doers Accountable 05:04 - Mission of the SAO 05:46 - Role of the Prosecutor 07:48 - SAO Units and Their Duties 13:10 - Victim Witness Assistance Unit and Victims 14:39 - Role of Prosecutors, Cont. 18:13 - Fi...