Glass introduced the Continued Excellence in Public Service Act, requiring extra background review for MCPD applicants with prior ICE enforcement roles.
Montgomery County Child Fatality Review Team promotes 'Look Before You Lock' campaign to prevent pediatric vehicular heatstroke deaths this summer.
Free outdoor festival at MCPS Carver Educational Services Center on May 9 features 40+ vendors, traffic safety ed, and free shuttles from 5 schools.
Council holds June 9 hearing on Bill 18-26, which would require police to verify background info for sworn officer applicants.
New MCPD uniform patches now clearly display 'Montgomery County Police' to help residents identify officers.
Montgomery County Council passed two bills building on the TRUST Act and U-VISA Act to strengthen protections for immigrant residents.
County Council took final action on three bills addressing immigration detention facilities, facial coverings, and vehicle towing.
Balcombe and MCPD host a public safety town hall at Rocky Hill Middle School on May 4, 7–8:30PM.
New data indicates a reduction in crime in Silver Spring, to be discussed at County Executive Elrich's April 29 media briefing.
Detectives arrested suspects in a February street takeover at East West Highway and Connecticut Ave that damaged two police cruisers.
A shooting occurred at Wootton High School in February 2026, prompting county-wide school safety concerns.
A teacher at Walter Johnson High School was arrested on charges related to exploitation of teenage girls.
Arson and graffiti referencing a school massacre were reported at Bradley Hills Elementary School in Montgomery County.
Councilmember Friedson formally asked county leaders to develop a plan restoring permanently assigned police officers in all MoCo high schools.
Bill 5-26 bars masked, unidentified law enforcement officers on duty in Montgomery County, with limited exceptions.
PS Committee reviews a three-year MOA between Montgomery County and the Volunteer Fire Rescue Association, covering FY27–FY29.
FY27 OEMHS budget proposed at $7.4M, up 30%, including $800K to replace the Everbridge/Alert Montgomery alert system previously grant-funded.
Councilmember Glass introduced legislation requiring enhanced background checks for MCPD applicants who participated in federal immigration enforcement after Jan. 21, 2025.
Councilmember Friedson formally requested MCPD and MCPS develop a strategy for a permanent on-site officer at every public high school.
Montgomery County is accepting applications for the Administrative Charging Committee through May 25, 2026.