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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
Public Safety

MCPD Increases Mosque Patrols After San Diego Attack

Montgomery County Police have boosted patrols at mosques and Islamic institutions following a deadly attack at a San Diego Islamic Center.

Elrich· May 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on Today's Attack on…”
May 18
Public Safety

Council Proclaims Public Safety Appreciation Week 2026

Montgomery County Council issued a proclamation honoring law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, and emergency communications staff during Public Safety Appreciation Week.

Luedtke· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “My Vote on the Budget”
May 15
Public Safety

Police, Fire, Sheriff Share $727M in FY27 Public Safety Funds

Council allocated $384M to MCPD, $310M to Fire and Rescue, and $33M to the Sheriff's Office in the FY27 operating budget.

MCCouncil· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Reaches Agreement on $7.9 Billion Fiscal Year 2027 Ope…”
May 15
Public Safety

Council Hearing June 9: Ghost Gun, Firearms Bill 23-26

Expedited Bill 23-26 would restrict ghost gun sales to minors and amend rules on carrying firearms near public assembly places.

MCCouncil· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9, June 16 and July 21…”
May 15
Public Safety

FY27 Budget Funds Emergency Call Center Staffing Expansion

The FY27 budget includes resources to hire additional Emergency Call Center operators to fully staff 9-1-1 services and reduce response times.

Luedtke· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Councilmember Luedtke's Statement on the FY27 Operating Budget and Amendmen…”
May 15
Public Safety

Capital Budget Funds New 4th District Police Station in Glenmont

Dedicated capital budget funding for a new Montgomery County 4th District Police Station in Glenmont was included in the FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program.

Fani-González· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Fani-González’s Statement on the FY27 Operating Budget and Ame…”
May 15
Public Safety

En Sintonía con el Concejo Airs Friday on Radio America

The weekly Spanish-language council show airs May 15 at 2 p.m. on WILC 900AM, focusing on Public Safety Appreciation Week and MCFRS.

MCCouncil· May 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Don’t Miss En Sintonía con el Concejo This Friday at 2 p.m. on Radio America, Fo…”
May 14
Public Safety

County Reports Reduced Crime Rates Countywide

County Executive Elrich and Assistant Police Chief Darren Francke to discuss declining crime rates during National Police Week.

PIO· May 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
May 13
Public Safety

4th District Police Station Relocation to Wheaton Seeks $994K

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.

MCCouncil· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 12 to Commemorate Asian American, Native …”
May 11
Public Safety

Council to Vote on $481K for Jail Ligature-Resistant Shelving

A $481,000 supplemental appropriation would fund replacement of 512 shelves at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility with safer ligature-resistant units.

MCCouncil· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 12 to Commemorate Asian American, Native …”
May 11
Public Safety

$500K Grant to Bolster Nonprofit Security Against Hate Crimes

Council expected to vote May 12 on a $500,000 supplemental appropriation for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to combat hate crimes.

MCCouncil· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 12 to Commemorate Asian American, Native …”
May 11
Public Safety

Bill Introduced to Align Ghost Guns Law With State Ruling

Expedited Bill 23-26 would update County ghost guns and firearms-in-public-assembly rules following a Maryland Supreme Court ruling.

Luedtke· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 12 to Commemorate Asian American, Native …”
May 11
Public Safety

MCPD Hosts Second Sexual Abuse Prevention Community Workshop

MCPD's Mariela Leon will lead a community workshop on sexual abuse prevention strategies and healthy boundaries.

MCCouncil· May 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Don’t Miss En Sintonía con el Concejo this Friday at 2 p.m. on Radio America, Fo…”
May 7
Public Safety

MCPD Officers Join Spanish-Language Radio Show Friday

En Sintonía con el Concejo airs May 8 at 2 p.m. on WILC 900AM, covering distraction theft and sexual abuse prevention.

MCCouncil· May 7, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Don’t Miss En Sintonía con el Concejo this Friday at 2 p.m. on Radio America, Fo…”
May 7
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