Montgomery County Police have increased patrols at faith institutions, schools, and community gatherings across the county.
County Council approved an additional $500K to provide staffing support to current grant recipients amid escalating Middle East hostilities.
Montgomery County awards $1.2M in FY26 Nonprofit Security Grants to 90+ nonprofits and faith-based organizations at risk of hate crimes.
A joint panel from DHHS, Montgomery County Police, and MCPS will brief the Council on youth safety programs and collaborative initiatives.
Expedited Bill 13-26 would ban building and occupancy permits for privately-owned immigration detention facilities in the county.
County Executive Elrich and Council President Fani-González to announce $1.7M in security grants to 95 nonprofits and faith-based groups.
Bill 5-26 would bar masked law enforcement officers on duty in Montgomery County, with limited exceptions; full Council vote set for April 28.
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.
A 16-year-old male was arrested April 15 in connection with vandalism and arson at Bradley Hills Elementary School.
Montgomery County Police Department offers free workshops on body safety for children, with English session April 17 and Spanish session in May.
The General Assembly passed bills terminating 287(g) ICE agreements, banning law enforcement face coverings, and enacting the Community Trust and Data Privacy Acts.
Joint PS/GO Committee reviews Expedited Bill 14-26 on April 15, which would let family members retrieve impounded vehicles with alternative ID.
Maryland General Assembly passed several bills targeting immigrant protections, including terminating 287(g) ICE agreements and the Community Trust Act.
Maryland General Assembly approved funding to support redevelopment of the 4th District Police Station in Glenmont during the 2026 legislative session.
County Executive Elrich says MCPD, MCFRS, and DHHS are coordinating with MCPS after graffiti and a fire at Bradley Hills Elementary.
MCPD is offering free parent workshops on body safety and abuse prevention in April (English) and May (Spanish) for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Montgomery County's Advisory Commission on Policing holds a virtual listening session April 13 on the role of police in schools.
Bill 13-26, the ICE Out Act, would use county zoning authority to prohibit private immigration detention centers in Montgomery County.
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.
Montgomery County launched a public awareness campaign to help residents identify licensed massage establishments and avoid illegal operations.