Montgomery County Police have boosted patrols at mosques and Islamic institutions following a deadly attack at a San Diego Islamic Center.
Montgomery County Council issued a proclamation honoring law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, and emergency communications staff during Public Safety Appreciation Week.
Council allocated $384M to MCPD, $310M to Fire and Rescue, and $33M to the Sheriff's Office in the FY27 operating budget.
Expedited Bill 23-26 would restrict ghost gun sales to minors and amend rules on carrying firearms near public assembly places.
The FY27 budget includes resources to hire additional Emergency Call Center operators to fully staff 9-1-1 services and reduce response times.
Dedicated capital budget funding for a new Montgomery County 4th District Police Station in Glenmont was included in the FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program.
The weekly Spanish-language council show airs May 15 at 2 p.m. on WILC 900AM, focusing on Public Safety Appreciation Week and MCFRS.
County Executive Elrich and Assistant Police Chief Darren Francke to discuss declining crime rates during National Police Week.
A $994,000 supplemental appropriation would fund the move of 4th District police staff to the Wheaton Office Building; committee worksession set for June 8.
A $481,000 supplemental appropriation would fund replacement of 512 shelves at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility with safer ligature-resistant units.
Council expected to vote May 12 on a $500,000 supplemental appropriation for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to combat hate crimes.
Expedited Bill 23-26 would update County ghost guns and firearms-in-public-assembly rules following a Maryland Supreme Court ruling.
MCPD's Mariela Leon will lead a community workshop on sexual abuse prevention strategies and healthy boundaries.
En Sintonía con el Concejo airs May 8 at 2 p.m. on WILC 900AM, covering distraction theft and sexual abuse prevention.
Glass introduced the Continued Excellence in Public Service Act, requiring extra background review for MCPD applicants with prior ICE enforcement roles.
Montgomery County Child Fatality Review Team promotes 'Look Before You Lock' campaign to prevent pediatric vehicular heatstroke deaths this summer.
Free outdoor festival at MCPS Carver Educational Services Center on May 9 features 40+ vendors, traffic safety ed, and free shuttles from 5 schools.
Council holds June 9 hearing on Bill 18-26, which would require police to verify background info for sworn officer applicants.
New MCPD uniform patches now clearly display 'Montgomery County Police' to help residents identify officers.
Montgomery County Council passed two bills building on the TRUST Act and U-VISA Act to strengthen protections for immigrant residents.