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Shooting at Wootton High School Injures Student

Council President Fani-González issued a statement after a shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville left one student injured.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Fani-González Statement on Wootton High School Shooting”
Feb 9
Public Safety

Shooting at Wootton High School; One Person in Custody

A shooting occurred at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville on Feb. 9; one person is in custody and officers are investigating.

Elrich· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from County Executive Marc Elrich on the Shooting Today at Thomas S. W…”
Feb 9
Public Safety

Bill Would Give Volunteer Firefighters Retroactive Pay Increases

Bill 11-26 would implement two 4% LOSAP payment increases for volunteer fire and rescue members, retroactive to July 2024 and July 2025.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 10 to Vote on the Promoting Community Tr…”
Feb 9
Public Safety

County Launches 'Look Before You Book' Massage Safety Campaign

Montgomery County and its Human Trafficking Prevention Committee launched a campaign to help residents identify legal massage businesses and report illegal ones.

Montgomery County PIO· Feb 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the Human Trafficking Prevention Com…”
Feb 6
Public Safety

Council Hearing on EMS Insurance Revenue Use Bill

Expedited Bill 6-26 would allow local fire and rescue departments to receive and direct EMS insurance reimbursement revenues.

MCCouncil· Feb 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 24, 2026”
Feb 6
Public Safety

MCPD Updates Officer Patches for Easier ID

New Montgomery County Police uniform patches now clearly display department name to help residents identify officers.

MCCouncil· Feb 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Spotlight on Safety: En Sintonía Highlights How to Recognize Montgomery County P…”
Feb 5
Public Safety

County Launches 'Look Before You Book' Anti-Trafficking Campaign

County Executive Elrich and the Human Trafficking Prevention Committee unveil a public education campaign targeting illegal massage operations.

PIO· Feb 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “ Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the Human Trafficking Prevention Co…”
Feb 5
Public Safety

Council Bill Aims to Protect Volunteer Firefighter, EMS Funding

New legislation introduced by the Public Safety Committee would clarify how EMS reimbursement revenues can support volunteer fire and rescue departments.

Luedtke· Feb 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Better Winter Storm Response”
Feb 4
Public Safety

Council Briefing Finds Storm Coordination Failures After January Snowstorm

A County Council briefing identified coordination breakdowns between MCPS, County DOT, and emergency management following the Jan. 25 winter storm.

Luedtke· Feb 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Better Winter Storm Response”
Feb 4
Public Safety

Friedson Demands Answers on Winter Storm Fern Response Failures

Councilmember Friedson sent County Executive Elrich a detailed list of questions on what went wrong during Montgomery County's storm response.

Friedson· Feb 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Seeking Answers and Accountability After Winter Storm Fern”
Feb 3
Public Safety

Bill Introduced to Clarify EMS Funds for Volunteer Firefighters

Expedited Bill 6-26 would clarify lawful use of EMS reimbursement revenues to support Montgomery County's 19 volunteer fire departments.

Luedtke· Feb 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Councilmembers Luedtke, Katz and Mink Introduce Bill to Support Volunteer Firefi…”
Feb 3
Public Safety

MCPD 'Keeping Seniors Safe' Offers Free Fraud-Prevention Talks

MCPD's KSS volunteer team offers free 60-minute presentations on scam and identity theft prevention at community group locations.

DHHS· Feb 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Volunteers and Community Groups Educate and Serve with Love”
Feb 3
Public Safety

Council Briefed on Winter Storm Response and Snow Cleanup Status

Council will hear from OEMHS, MCDOT, DGS, and MCPS on the recent winter storm response, cleanup timeline, and lessons learned.

MCCouncil· Feb 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 3 to Commemorate Black History Month, Re…”
Feb 2
Public Safety

Bill Introduced to Redirect EMS Reimbursement Funds to Fire Departments

Expedited Bill 6-26 would allow local fire and rescue departments to directly receive EMS insurance reimbursement revenues under specified conditions.

MCCouncil· Feb 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 3 to Commemorate Black History Month, Re…”
Feb 2
Public Safety

County Winter Storm Response Draws Widespread Resident Complaints

Friedson says roads went untreated and residents lacked reliable information during the recent Montgomery County winter storm.

Friedson· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Snowstorm Response Update & Council Oversight Hearing”
Jan 30
Public Safety

MCFRS Offers Free Home Safety Checks, File of Life for Seniors

Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service provides free home safety checks and the 'File of Life' emergency document program for residents.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February Caregiver newsletter”
Jan 30
Public Safety

Council Hearing March 3: 'Unmask ICE Act' Would Ban On-Duty Masks

Bill 5-26 would prohibit federal, state, or local law enforcement from wearing masks or face coverings while on duty in the county.

MCCouncil· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 10 and March 3, 2026”
Jan 30
Public Safety

Council Hearing March 3: 'County Values Act' on Immigration Enforcement

Bill 3-26 would require county guidance limiting immigration enforcement access at county facilities, with a hearing set for March 3.

MCCouncil· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 10 and March 3, 2026”
Jan 30
Public Safety

Evans Sponsors Bills to Limit ICE Cooperation, Require Unmasking

Councilmember Evans is sponsoring the County Values Act and the Unmask ICE Act to codify immigrant protections in Montgomery County.

Evans· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “January Recap”
Jan 30
Public Safety

Council Bills Target ICE Conduct, Immigrant Protections

Bill 3-26 and Bill 5-26 introduced to train county staff on residents' rights and limit law enforcement masking in Montgomery County.

Sayles· Jan 29, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - A Strong Start: Progress You Can See”
Jan 29
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