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Council Hearing April 14: FY27 9-1-1 Fee Rate Proposal

Council holds public hearing April 14 on a resolution setting the FY27 9-1-1 fee rate for Montgomery County.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on April 7 and 14, 2026”
Mar 27
Public Safety

Consumer Protection Office Warns Residents of Immigration Scams

Montgomery County's Office of Consumer Protection shares tips on spotting immigration fraud; residents can report via anonymous tip line or 240-777-3636.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo to Spotlight Immigration Resources, this Friday at 2 …”
Mar 26
Public Safety

County Honors Dozens at 51st Annual Public Safety Awards

Montgomery County and the Chamber of Commerce recognized first responders from MCPD, MCFRS, MCSO, DOCR, and MNCPP at the 51st Annual Public Safety Awards.

PIO· Mar 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Honors First Responders for Exceptional Service at the 51st An…”
Mar 23
Public Safety

$500K Supplemental Funding Approved for Nonprofit Security Grants

County announces $500,000 in supplemental funding to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program amid escalating Middle East hostilities.

Fani-González· Mar 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González to Hold Press Briefing …”
Mar 20
Public Safety

County Adds $500K to Nonprofit Security Grant Program

Montgomery County will provide $500,000 in additional funding to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program amid escalating Middle East tensions.

Fani-González· Mar 19, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council takes up $8 billion budget proposal | Español abajo”
Mar 19
Public Safety

MCPD Increases Patrols at Religious Sites Amid Tensions

Montgomery County Police have stepped up patrols at religious institutions, schools, and gathering places amid rising security concerns.

PIO· Mar 18, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery proporcionará fondos suplementarios adicionales al Prog…”
Mar 18
Public Safety

County Adds $500K to Nonprofit Security Grant Program

Montgomery County will provide $500,000 in supplemental funds to current Nonprofit Security Grant recipients for increased security staffing over 90 days.

PIO· Mar 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery proporcionará fondos suplementarios adicionales al Prog…”
Mar 18
Public Safety

MCPD Increases Patrols at Faith Institutions, Schools

Montgomery County Police have increased patrols at faith institutions, schools, and gatherings amid heightened security concerns.

PIO· Mar 18, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Provide Additional Supplemental Funding to Nonprofit Securi…”
Mar 18
Public Safety

Montgomery County Crime Fell 9% in 2025, Report Shows

The 2025 Crime & Safety Report shows a 9% overall decline in crime, with notable drops in motor vehicle theft, burglary, and robbery.

Luedtke· Mar 18, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Standing Up for Affordability”
Mar 18
Public Safety

FY27 Budget Boosts Public Safety, Adds Police Drones

The FY27 budget funds ~1,400 fire/rescue and ~1,850 police positions, expands the drone first-responder program, and replaces reduced federal emergency funding.

County Executive· Mar 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Operating Budget”
Mar 14
Public Safety

MCPD Boosts DUI Enforcement for St. Patrick's Day

Montgomery County Police will increase impaired driving enforcement on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2026.

MCDOT· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Increases Impaired Driving Enforcement and Offers Safe Ride Op…”
Mar 13
Public Safety

Council Committee Reviews 2025 Police Accountability Board Report

The PS Committee hears a briefing on the 2025 Police Accountability Board Annual Report, covering police disciplinary trends and policy recommendations.

MCCouncil· Mar 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 16, 2026”
Mar 13
Public Safety

PS Committee Gets MCPD Staffing Update, 182 Vacancies

The Public Safety Committee receives a follow-up briefing on MCPD staffing, including final ISB and Patrol Services study results, on March 16.

MCCouncil· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 16, 2026”
Mar 13
Public Safety

Bill Would Ban Permits for Private Immigration Detention Facilities

Expedited Bill 13-26 (ICE Out Act) heard March 24 would bar county building permits for privately owned immigration detention facilities.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on March 24, April 7, 8 and 9 …”
Mar 13
Public Safety

En Sintonía Covers Fraud Awareness, Scam Prevention Friday

Montgomery County's Spanish-language radio show features a consumer protection investigator discussing how to spot and report scams, airing March 13 at 2 p.m.

MCCouncil· Mar 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Fraud Awareness: How to Spot and Avoid Scams to be Featured on En Sintonía con e…”
Mar 12
Public Safety

51st Annual Public Safety Awards Breakfast Set for March 13

County, state, and federal officials gather at Strathmore to honor public safety personnel for acts of valor over the past year.

PIO· Mar 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Rep. Jamie Raskin, Rep. April McClain Delaney, and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller to …”
Mar 11
Public Safety

ICE Out Act Introduced to Ban Immigrant Detention Centers in County

The ICE Out Act was introduced last week to prevent permitting for any immigrant detention centers in Montgomery County.

Evans· Mar 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “February Recap”
Mar 11
Public Safety

County Values Act and Unmask ICE Act Receive Public Testimony

The County Values Act and Unmask ICE Act received public testimony from residents and young people at the Council last Tuesday.

Evans· Mar 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “February Recap”
Mar 11
Public Safety

Trust Act Signed, Protecting Immigrant Access to County Services

The Trust Act was signed into law, codifying every resident's right to access county services without fear or discrimination.

Evans· Mar 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “February Recap”
Mar 11
Public Safety

Public Safety System Modernization Project Nearing Close-Out

Joint GO and PS Committee to review pending close-out of the umbrella Public Safety System Modernization Project on March 11.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 11, 2026”
Mar 10
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