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School Calls to Police are Down, But Safety Remains a Concern
According to information from Monday’s joint committee hearing by county councilmembers on school safety, restorative justice and community engagement officers revealed that so far this school year, calls to Montgomery… Read More
WATCH: Forum Examines Role of Police in County Schools
The organization Community Partners for Public Safety (CPPS) held a forum in Rockville on July 13 examining the role of police in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The forum, titled… Read More
MCPS Administrators, Police Participate in Joint School Safety Training
Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) administrators and police partners participated in a joint school safety training at Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda on Monday. The training focused on the… Read More
School Officers, Principals Discuss Relationship-Building at Forum
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) high school principals and police officers joined a forum Thursday night about relationship-building and the role of officers in schools. “[I] try to tell them… Read More
Community Engagement Officers Checking on Schools In Wake of Texas Shooting
Montgomery County Police officers will be checking on schools after Tuesday’s shooting in Uvalde, Texas at Robb Elementary School in which 19 children and two adults were killed. “Closer to… Read More
County Council to Discuss, Review New Version of Police in Schools
The Montgomery County Council will discuss and review the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) drafted by Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) in regards to… Read More
Panelists Address Violent Crime Prevention, School Officers
Regional leaders and panelists convened Thursday evening for a discussion about how to effectively address violent crime throughout Montgomery County, Prince George’s County and Washington, D.C. Montgomery County Councilmember Will… Read More
Police May Return to MCPS Schools, Students Have Mixed Reactions
Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) students have mixed reactions to the idea of having police officers back in schools. MyMCM spoke with some students at Gaithersburg High School who said… Read More
Students Hold Vigil to Keep Schools Police-Free
Montgomery County Public School students held a vigil on Sunday, March 20 to demonstrate their desire to keep schools police-free. The call to action came after MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monifa… Read More
Students Rally for Police-Free Schools and More Mental Health Support
On Thursday, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students gathered outside the Board of Education building in Rockville to rally against police presence in schools and for more mental health support. … Read More
Jawando Discusses Police in Schools, Thrive 2050 in Radio Interview
Montgomery Councilmember Will Jawando reiterated that he does not want Student Resource Officers (SROs) back in the schools except in emergencies, during a radio interview Friday afternoon on the Politics… Read More
Police Chief Jones Seeks to Continue Engaging with Students in Schools
Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones believes his officers need to engage with students to prevent crime and tragedy and is working with school officials to make that happen. During… Read More