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National Night Out Set for August 4 Across Montgomery County

National Night Out community-building event connects residents with neighborhood police officers on Aug. 4 at local events countywide.

MCCouncil· Jul 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Building Safer Communities: Summer Crime Prevention and National Night Out will …”
Jul 30
Public Safety

MCPD Fourth District Summer Crime Plan Highlighted on Spanish Radio

MCPD Officer Carlos Cortes discusses summer crime prevention targeting Wheaton Mall area, illegal car meetups, and retail theft on Radio America July 31.

MCCouncil· Jul 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Building Safer Communities: Summer Crime Prevention and National Night Out will …”
Jul 30
Public Safety

County Executive Signs New Gun Safety Law

County Executive Elrich signed new gun safety legislation into law on Monday, July 28.

Elrich· Jul 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Jul 28
Public Safety

National Night Out Set for August 4 in Montgomery County

Montgomery County will participate in National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4, with County Executive Elrich previewing the event.

Elrich· Jul 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Jul 28
Public Safety

Silver Spring Safety Alliance Presents Inaugural Public Safety Awards

The Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce presented inaugural Silver Spring Safety Alliance Public Safety Awards on July 15 at Rosensteel Hall.

Jawando· Jul 28, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Data Center Moratorium Passes in Final Vote”
Jul 28
Public Safety

County Signs Bill Restricting Firearms Near Public Spaces

County Executive Elrich signed Bill 23-26E, updating firearms law to comply with Maryland Supreme Court ruling while keeping local protections.

Luedtke· Jul 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Joins Councilmember Dawn Luedtke for a B…”
Jul 27
Public Safety

Elrich Signs Ghost Gun, Firearms Assembly Bill

County Executive Marc Elrich signs Bill 23-26E restricting ghost guns near minors and firearms near public assembly places.

PIO· Jul 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Hold Bill Signing for Firearms Safety…”
Jul 27
Public Safety

Elrich to Sign Ghost Gun, Firearms Assembly Bill

County Executive Elrich ceremonially signs Bill 23-26E on July 27, updating firearms law after Maryland Supreme Court ruling.

PIO· Jul 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Hold Ceremonial Bill Signing for Fire…”
Jul 24
Public Safety

County Human Trafficking Committee Wins NACo Award

Montgomery County's Human Trafficking Prevention Committee received a 2026 NACo Achievement Award for its 'Look Before You Book' campaign.

CFW· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Cue the Confetti! The CFW Just Won an Award!”
Jul 24
Public Safety

Hearing Sept. 22: Bill 37-26 Strengthens Disruptive Behavior Orders at Public Facilities

Bill 37-26 would allow longer-term orders barring disruptive individuals from public facilities, with new appeal and hearing rights.

MCCouncil· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on July 28, Sept. 15 and Sept.…”
Jul 24
Public Safety

Hearing Sept. 22: Bill 36-26 Revises Fire and Emergency Services Commission Powers

Bill 36-26 would revise the duties, responsibilities, and authorities of the Fire and Emergency Services Commission and set reporting deadlines.

MCCouncil· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on July 28, Sept. 15 and Sept.…”
Jul 24
Public Safety

Informal Bid Open for EMS Cost Reporting Services

County solicits vendors for EMS Supplemental Payment Program cost reporting services under Informal solicitation #1199936.

Office of Procurement· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jul 24
Public Safety

County Leaders Address ICE Operation at Clara Barton Parkway

County Executive Elrich and Council President Fani-González issued a joint statement on a July 22 ICE operation near Lock 7 on the Potomac River.

PIO· Jul 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Maryland PIO - Press Release for Spanish Update”
Jul 23
Public Safety

ICE Operation Near Lock 7 Prompts MCFRS River Rescue

MCFRS and MCPD responded July 22 to persons in the Potomac River near Lock 7 during a federal ICE enforcement operation along Clara Barton Parkway.

PIO· Jul 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Joint Statement from County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President N…”
Jul 23
Public Safety

$20K Reward Offered in Woodmoor Hit-and-Run Death

MCPD seeks tips in the June 19 hit-and-run death of Hanna Wegayehou at Crestmoor Dr. and Colesville Rd.; $20,000 reward offered.

Mink· Jul 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “July 2026 Updates from Councilmember Kristin Mink”
Jul 23
Public Safety

County Launches ICE Activity Reporting Portal Under New Laws

Montgomery County's new portal lets residents report ICE activity, established under the Unmask ICE Act (Bill 5-26) and County Values Act (Bill 3-26).

Fani-González· Jul 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Council President Natali Fani-González Will be This Week’s Special Guest on “En …”
Jul 23
Public Safety

Bill 36-26 Sets Rules for Fire Commission

Proposed legislation would establish timelines, reporting requirements, and administrative support for the Fire and Emergency Services Commission.

Luedtke· Jul 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Legislative Latest...”
Jul 22
Public Safety

Bill 34-26 Targets Trafficking Loophole at Spas

New bill would bar operators found responsible for trafficking or prostitution from obtaining bodyworks licenses in Montgomery County.

Luedtke· Jul 22, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Legislative Latest...”
Jul 22
Public Safety

Bill 34-26 Targets Repeat Traffickers at New Bodywork Businesses

Luedtke introduces legislation barring human trafficking convicts from obtaining new bodyworks establishment licenses in Montgomery County.

Luedtke· Jul 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Councilmember Dawn Luedtke to Introduce Bill Aimed at Eliminating Illegal Bodywo…”
Jul 20
Public Safety

Storm-Downed Tree on Bordly Rd in Brookeville Removed, Power Restored

A downed tree on Bordly Rd knocked out power for nearly 72 hours; MCDOT and BG&E restored service within one day of coordination.

Glass· Jul 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette 7/16/26: ICE Reporting Portal, Red Line, and Storm Damage”
Jul 16
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