County Trying ‘Variety of Ways’ to Increase Police Hiring
Montgomery County officials are trying a multitude of ways to hire more new police officers to a force that has lost 194 officers in the past five years. The county… Read More
Montgomery County officials are trying a multitude of ways to hire more new police officers to a force that has lost 194 officers in the past five years. The county… Read More
The county is in the process of hiring a firm to help with police recruitment, officials said during a media briefing Wednesday. Police Chief Marcus Jones said he thinks it… Read More
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) hosts a meet and greet with those interested in law enforcement. The event will be held at the Public Safety Training Academy at 8751… Read More
New sworn police recruits may receive a $20,000 bonus, thanks to an agreement reached between Montgomery County and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35. “This signing bonus is going… Read More
Montgomery County Fire Rescue Services (MCFRS) is offering a ride along program throughout August as part of efforts to increase recruitment. MCFRS currently has openings for firefighters and rescue recruits… Read More
Montgomery County Police Department officials are restructuring areas of patrol responsibility as they struggle to cope with higher than normal resignations and lower than normal new recruits. The goal is… Read More
Based on the recent data presented to MyMCM by the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) homicides have increased significantly this year compared to the last two years. In 2019 14… Read More
Montgomery County public safety union representatives and police officers testified against a council bill that would require all county employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or face losing employment,… Read More
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will discuss a recently-released preliminary audit report of the county police department (MCPD) during a virtual community forum at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Elrich will discuss… Read More
This post has been updated to include comments from Councilmember Will Jawando. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has concerns with a proposed council bill that would require prospective police officers… Read More
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando, joined by Montgomery College President Dr. DeRionne Pollard, introduced the Community Informed Police Training Act to require police to work with local academic partners on… Read More
Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Company received $468,000 in federal funding to assist in recruiting new members, Maryland’s federal legislators announced Aug. 25. “Every minute counts in an emergency. This funding will… Read More