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FY26 Budget Funds Drone First Responder Program in Germantown

The adopted FY26 budget brings a Drone as First Responder public-safety program to Germantown.

Balcombe· May 21, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Budget) Message from Marilyn: Thursday, May 22, 2025”
May 21
Public Safety

MCPD Seeks Public Input on New 5-Year Strategic Plan

The Montgomery County Police Department is asking residents to complete a community survey to shape its next 5-year strategic plan.

Balcombe· May 14, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, May 14, 2025”
May 14
Public Safety

MCFRS Launches Inaugural Girls Wired for Fire Week

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service's first-ever Girls Wired for Fire program runs July 28–Aug. 1 at the Public Safety Training Academy; applications open.

Balcombe· Apr 30, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, April 30, 2025”
Apr 30
Public Safety

County Hate Bias Incident Portal Available in Multiple Languages

Residents can file hate bias incident complaints anonymously online or by calling 311, with forms available in multiple languages.

Balcombe· Feb 6, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Thursday, February 6, 2025”
Feb 6
Public Safety

County Agencies Do Not Collect or Enforce Immigration Status

Montgomery County reaffirms that MCPD and Sheriff's Office do not conduct immigration enforcement or ask about immigration status.

Balcombe· Feb 6, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Thursday, February 6, 2025”
Feb 6
Public Safety

Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins Dies in Line of Duty

Montgomery County Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins, a 22-year veteran, died in the line of duty on January 11, 2025.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
Public Safety

County Launches Online Hate and Bias Incident Reporting Portal

Montgomery County's new online portal allows residents to report hate and bias incidents anonymously in multiple languages.

Balcombe· Dec 18, 2024· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 18, 2024”
Dec 18, 2024
Public Safety

MCFRS, Red Cross Install Smoke Detectors in Germantown

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue and the Red Cross conducted a smoke detector installation event in Germantown on Nov. 30, 2024.

MCFRS· Dec 4, 2024· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 4, 2024”
Dec 4, 2024
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