Crime drops in Downtown Silver Spring
Overall crime in Downtown Silver Spring has decreased since 2024 by eight percent, according to a report on 2025 by the Montgomery County Police Department. Assaults involving guns dropped 53%,… Read More
Chief Marc Yamada
Policía Presenta un Cojín Inflable Diseñado para Limitar las Lesiones por Caídas
Cuando una persona en crisis podría caer desde una gran altura, los agentes de la Policía del Condado de Montgomery se despliegan para garantizar su seguridad. Ahora cuentan con una… Read More
Police Debut Inflatable Cushion Designed to Limit Injuries from Falls
When someone in crisis might fall from a great height, Montgomery County Police officers deploy to secure the person’s safety from harm. Now they have another tool – a gigantic… Read More
Virtual Forum to Discuss Montgomery County Police Consent Searches
Montgomery County’s Advisory Commission on Policing (ACP) will hold a virtual public forum on March 10 at 7 p.m. The forum will include an overview of the Montgomery County Police… Read More
County Police Play Role in Securing Nation’s Capital for Big Events Next 2 Weeks
It will be an active two weeks in the nation’s capital as Congress gets ready to certify the presidential election and the country marks the anniversary of the Jan. 6… Read More
‘Dire Straits’: Police, Councilmembers Seek Ways to Deal With 13% Officer Vacancy Rate
There is a 13% vacancy rate for sworn Montgomery County Police officers, and it could worsen during 2025 when 30 officers are eligible to retire when the department’s enhanced retirement… Read More
MCPD Lanza un Nuevo Sitio Web de Reclutamiento
El Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery (MCPD) ha lanzado un nuevo sitio web de reclutamiento para abordar los desafíos actuales en el reclutamiento y la retención de oficiales… Read More
MCPD Launches New Recruitment Website
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has launched a new recruitment website, to address ongoing challenges in recruiting and retaining sworn officers and Public Safety Communication Specialists at the Emergency… Read More
Policía Destaca Logros del Primer Año del Programa de Drones
El Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery (MCPD) está celebrando el primer aniversario de su programa Drone as First Responder (DFR), lanzado el 20 de noviembre de 2023. Un… Read More
Police Tout Accomplishments of Drone Program’s First Year
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is marking the first anniversary of its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, launched on Nov. 20, 2023. A police news release highlighted the… Read More
Police Call Recent Hate Vandalism ‘Unacceptable;’ Will Conduct ‘Thorough Investigation’
Montgomery County Police Chief Marc Yamada called the recent acts of antisemitism and anti-Israel vandalism at multiple Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and places of worship “unacceptable.” His department “is… Read More
27 Police Officers Sworn In During 77th Commencement Exercises
24 men and three women were sworn in Thursday as Montgomery County law enforcement officers during the 77th commencement exercises. 16 of the new training class graduates became members of… Read More