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.
County, state, and federal officials gather at Strathmore to honor public safety personnel for acts of valor over the past year.
The ICE Out Act was introduced last week to prevent permitting for any immigrant detention centers in Montgomery County.
The County Values Act and Unmask ICE Act received public testimony from residents and young people at the Council last Tuesday.
The Trust Act was signed into law, codifying every resident's right to access county services without fear or discrimination.
Joint GO and PS Committee to review pending close-out of the umbrella Public Safety System Modernization Project on March 11.
FY27-32 CIP for the County Radio Life Cycle Replacement Project is $13M+, down more than $17.8M from the prior approved plan.
Bill 11-26 would implement two 4% payment increases for volunteer fire and rescue members, retroactive to July 2024 and July 2025.
OCP flags four common spring scams: home improvement, tax impersonation, fake travel deals, and utility imposters.
PS Committee reviews $157M+ capital plan for Fire and Rescue Service, driven by new breathing apparatus replacement and White Flint fire station projects.
PS Committee reviews bill clarifying that EMS insurance reimbursement revenues can be distributed directly to local fire and rescue department representatives.
Montgomery County Council has passed multiple bills addressing ICE enforcement, including the Trust Act and Unmask ICE Act.
The Trust Act, setting limits on local government cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, has been signed into law in Montgomery County.
County Executive Elrich discussed efforts to prevent ICE detention facilities from being opened in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County police are increasing patrols of religious facilities and gatherings following war activities in the Middle East.
Expedited Bill 13-26 (ICE Out Act) would bar county building permits for privately-owned immigration detention facilities.
PS Committee reviews $105M FY27-32 DOCR CIP, up $93M, driven by updated costs for new Justice Center near Wootton Parkway.
PS Committee reviews $52.6M FY27-32 MCPD CIP — up 52% — driven by $40M new 4th District Police Station and Park Police HQ project.
Public Safety Committee reviews $98,000 FY27-32 CIP for Circuit Court security doors — a 93% decrease from the prior capital plan.
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service offers free home safety checks and a 'File of Life' emergency information document for seniors.