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OLO Report on Police Recruitment Strategies Up for Review

PS Committee to review OLO Report 2026-7 examining successful police officer recruitment programs from other jurisdictions.

MCCouncil· Jun 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on June 15, 2026”
Jun 12
Public Safety

Ghost Gun, Firearms Bill Heads to PS Committee Review

Expedited Bill 23-26 would restrict ghost guns near minors and firearms near public assembly sites, aligning county law with state court ruling.

MCCouncil· Jun 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on June 15, 2026”
Jun 12
Public Safety

PS Committee Reviews $994K 4th District Police Station Relocation

Public Safety Committee to review $994,000 supplemental appropriation to move 4th District Police staff to Wheaton Office Building.

MCCouncil· Jun 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on June 15, 2026”
Jun 12
Public Safety

DPS Fire Marshal: Consumer Fireworks Illegal in County

Montgomery County Fire Marshal Patsy Warnick reminds residents all consumer fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal in Montgomery County.

DPS· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | June 2026”
Jun 10
Public Safety

Council Issues Proclamation for National Gun Violence Awareness Day

The Montgomery County Council hosted a proclamation recognizing National Gun Violence Awareness Day on June 9.

Stewart· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Happy Pride and living our values”
Jun 10
Public Safety

Public Hearing: Expedited Bill 23-26 on Ghost Guns and Firearms

Council holds June 9 hearing on Expedited Bill 23-26, restricting ghost guns near minors and firearms near places of public assembly.

MCCouncil-LIO· Jun 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on June 9 to Approve Supplemental Funding for th…”
Jun 8
Public Safety

Rockville Honors Public Safety Workers at 35th Annual Awards

The 35th annual Rockville Public Safety Awards recognized individuals who protect and serve the Rockville community.

Glass· Jun 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette June 5, 2026: ICE Out, MCPS, and Pride Flag Raising”
Jun 5
Public Safety

County Bans Private ICE Detention Facilities

Montgomery County's ICE Out Act, prohibiting privately-owned immigration detention facilities, has been signed into law.

Glass· Jun 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette June 5, 2026: ICE Out, MCPS, and Pride Flag Raising”
Jun 5
Public Safety

'Look Before You Book' Anti-Trafficking Campaign Wins Telly Award

Montgomery County's human trafficking awareness campaign targeting unlicensed massage businesses earned a Silver Telly Award and runs through June.

SAO· Jun 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Updates from the Office of the State's Attorney”
Jun 4
Public Safety

Solar Backup Systems Planned for Eight Community Facilities

DGS will install solar-powered backup systems at seven recreation centers and one health center in Equity Focus Areas and rural communities.

PIO· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Secures $8.3 Million State Investment for Clean Energy and Ene…”
Jun 3
Public Safety

County Pushes 'Look Before You Lock' Hot Car Safety Campaign

Montgomery County is promoting a child hot-car death prevention campaign following a fatal incident in May 2025.

MCFIC· Jun 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: June News/ Noticias de Junio”
Jun 1
Public Safety

Unmask ICE Act Bars Officers from Hiding Identity in Montgomery

Bill 5-26 prohibits law enforcement operating in Montgomery County from wearing masks on duty and requires officers to disclose their agency and badge number.

mcg-pio· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Sign Four Important Immigration Prote…”
Jun 1
Public Safety

Unmask ICE Act Requires Officers to Display ID in County

Expedited Bill 5-26 prohibits law enforcement in Montgomery County from wearing masks on duty and requires officers to disclose agency, name, and badge number.

mcg-pio· May 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Sign Four Important Immigration Prote…”
May 29
Public Safety

MCFRS, Rec Department Feature in Spanish-Language Safety Broadcast

En Sintonía con el Concejo airs May 22 at 2 p.m. on WILC 900AM with MCFRS and Recreation Dept. guests on summer safety and programs.

MCCouncil· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Don’t miss En Sintonía con el Concejo Today at 2 p.m. on Radio America, featurin…”
May 22
Public Safety

MCPD Officers to Discuss Distraction Theft Prevention on Radio Show

En Sintonía con el Concejo airs May 22 at 2 p.m. on WILC 900AM featuring MCPD officers on distraction theft and sexual abuse prevention.

MCCouncil· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Don’t miss En Sintonía con el Concejo Today at 2 p.m. on Radio America, featurin…”
May 22
Public Safety

Council Hearing: North Bethesda Fire Station Construction Bill

Expedited Bill 26-26 would authorize planning, design, and construction of a new North Bethesda Fire Station.

MCCouncil· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9, 16 and 30, 2026”
May 22
Public Safety

Public Safety Agencies Receive $727M in FY2027 Budget

Police, fire/rescue, and sheriff's office collectively receive $727M; Animal Services gets $11.5M including two new positions.

MCCouncil· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery Vota para Aprobar el Presupuesto Operativo …”
May 21
Public Safety

$40M Capital Budget For New Glenmont 4th District Police Station

The FY27 capital budget dedicates $40 million for construction of a new 4th District Police Station in Glenmont.

Fani-González· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council passes $7.9 billion budget with new progressive income tax structure | E…”
May 21
Public Safety

CIP Funds New District 4 Police Station, Fire Station, Diversion Center

Six-year CIP includes $40M for a new District 4 Police Station, a new North Bethesda Fire Station, and $25.4M for a Diversion Center.

MCCouncil· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Votes to Approve $7.9 Billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operati…”
May 21
Public Safety

Bill Introduced for $51.5M North Bethesda Fire Station

Expedited Bill 26-26 introduced May 21 to authorize planning, design, and construction of a new North Bethesda Fire Station at $51.5M.

MCCouncil· May 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 21 for Final Votes on the County's $…”
May 20
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