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MCPD Increases Patrols at Faith Sites, Schools County-Wide

Montgomery County Police have increased patrols at faith institutions, schools, and community gatherings across the county.

MCPD· Apr 21, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Awards $1.7 Million in FY26 Nonprofit Security Grants to Help …”
Apr 21
Public Safety

$500K Emergency Security Funds Target Middle East Threat Surge

County Council approved an additional $500K to provide staffing support to current grant recipients amid escalating Middle East hostilities.

OEMHS· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Awards $1.7 Million in FY26 Nonprofit Security Grants to Help …”
Apr 21
Public Safety

County Awards $1.2M in FY26 Nonprofit Security Grants

Montgomery County awards $1.2M in FY26 Nonprofit Security Grants to 90+ nonprofits and faith-based organizations at risk of hate crimes.

OEMHS· Apr 21, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Awards $1.7 Million in FY26 Nonprofit Security Grants to Help …”
Apr 21
Public Safety

Council to Receive Youth Safety Briefing from DHHS, MCPD, MCPS

A joint panel from DHHS, Montgomery County Police, and MCPS will brief the Council on youth safety programs and collaborative initiatives.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Public Safety

Council to Vote on ICE Out Act April 21

Expedited Bill 13-26 would ban building and occupancy permits for privately-owned immigration detention facilities in the county.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Public Safety

County Announces $1.7M in Hate Crime Prevention Security Grants

County Executive Elrich and Council President Fani-González to announce $1.7M in security grants to 95 nonprofits and faith-based groups.

PIO· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Natali Fani-Go…”
Apr 17
Public Safety

Public Safety Committee Passes Unmask ICE Act Unanimously

Bill 5-26 would bar masked law enforcement officers on duty in Montgomery County, with limited exceptions; full Council vote set for April 28.

Jawando· Apr 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee Unanimously Passes Amended U…”
Apr 17
Public Safety

Minor Arrested, Detained in Bradley Hills Arson Case

A Circuit Court judge ordered a minor detained in a juvenile facility in connection with arson and threats at Bradley Hills Elementary School in Bethesda.

Friedson· Apr 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Councilmember Friedson's Statement on Recent Arrest in Connection to Bradle…”
Apr 16
Public Safety

Teen Arrested in Bradley Hills Elementary Vandalism, Arson

A 16-year-old male was arrested April 15 in connection with vandalism and arson at Bradley Hills Elementary School.

Elrich· Apr 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on the Bradley Hills Elem…”
Apr 15
Public Safety

MCPD Hosts Free Sexual Violence Education Workshops in April, May

Montgomery County Police Department offers free workshops on body safety for children, with English session April 17 and Spanish session in May.

Luedtke· Apr 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community First: From Soup to Supporting Our Farmers”
Apr 15
Public Safety

Maryland Passes Bills Protecting Immigrants, Ending ICE Agreements

The General Assembly passed bills terminating 287(g) ICE agreements, banning law enforcement face coverings, and enacting the Community Trust and Data Privacy Acts.

Fani-González· Apr 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “General Assembly & budget updates, citizenship clinics, and more | Español a…”
Apr 15
Public Safety

Bill 14-26 Vehicle Recovery Act Gets Committee Hearing

Joint PS/GO Committee reviews Expedited Bill 14-26 on April 15, which would let family members retrieve impounded vehicles with alternative ID.

Stewart· Apr 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 15, 2026”
Apr 14
Public Safety

Maryland Passes Bills Protecting Immigrant Communities in 2026

Maryland General Assembly passed several bills targeting immigrant protections, including terminating 287(g) ICE agreements and the Community Trust Act.

Fani-González· Apr 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Statement from the Montgomery County Council on the 2026 Legislative Session”
Apr 14
Public Safety

Glenmont 4th District Police Station Redevelopment Funded

Maryland General Assembly approved funding to support redevelopment of the 4th District Police Station in Glenmont during the 2026 legislative session.

Fani-González· Apr 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Statement from the Montgomery County Council on the 2026 Legislative Session”
Apr 14
Public Safety

Graffiti, Fire Hit Bradley Hills Elementary School

County Executive Elrich says MCPD, MCFRS, and DHHS are coordinating with MCPS after graffiti and a fire at Bradley Hills Elementary.

Elrich· Apr 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on Recent Incidents at Br…”
Apr 13
Public Safety

MCPD Hosts Free Sexual Violence Education Workshops in April and May

MCPD is offering free parent workshops on body safety and abuse prevention in April (English) and May (Spanish) for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

CFW· Apr 10, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock--It's Time To Show Us What You've Got! Girl Pow…”
Apr 10
Public Safety

ACP Hosts Virtual Forum on Police in County Schools

Montgomery County's Advisory Commission on Policing holds a virtual listening session April 13 on the role of police in schools.

ACP· Apr 6, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “The Advisory Commission on Policing invites residents to a virtual public forum”
Apr 6
Public Safety

Council Considers Bill 13-26 'ICE Out Act' on Detention Centers

Bill 13-26, the ICE Out Act, would use county zoning authority to prohibit private immigration detention centers in Montgomery County.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Public Safety

Advisory Commission Hosts Virtual Forum on Police in Schools April 13

The Montgomery County Advisory Commission on Policing holds a virtual public forum April 13 at 6:30 p.m. on the role of police in county schools.

Luedtke· Mar 31, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community and Collaboration”
Mar 31
Public Safety

'Look Before You Book' Campaign Targets Illegal Massage Businesses

Montgomery County launched a public awareness campaign to help residents identify licensed massage establishments and avoid illegal operations.

Commission for Women· Mar 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Deadline Approaching!”
Mar 27
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