Council Considers Hiring Civilian Police Chief
The County Council introduced a bill on June 16 that would create a new assistant chief of police position which would be filled by a civilian. The job of the… Read More
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MCPD Begins New Policy Requiring Officers to Intervene When Witnessing Excessive Force
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) implemented a new policy on Thursday that requires officers to “stop or attempt to stop” other officers they witness using excessive physical force, according… Read More
Chiefs: Community Policing and Trust Are Vital for Police and Community To Work Together
Six police chiefs from throughout Montgomery County as well as the County Sheriff detailed the importance of community policing during a June 11 Facebook Live virtual town hall on law… Read More
‘Just Show That You Care a Little Bit’: Protesters Upset After Officers Don’t Listen In
Black Lives Matter protesters gathered by the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 1st District station in Gaithersburg on Wednesday. A few protesters said they asked officers who were congregated by… Read More
Former MCPD Officer Falsely Accused in Bicycle Assault Speaks Out
When a video of the Bethesda bicyclist who assaulted three young adults went viral, social media lit up with incriminating and vicious comments about former Montgomery County Police Captain John… Read More
MCPD Issues Statement on George Floyd Killing
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) released a statement Monday in response to the killing of George Floyd. “We, the leaders of the law enforcement community of Montgomery County, are… Read More
Residents Invited to Community Discussion About Policing
There will be a town hall-style listening session about policing in Montgomery County on Monday, June 8, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. County Council Vice President Tom Hucker, Councilmember Will… Read More
Details Surrounding MCPD Involved Shooting in Potomac Still Not Released
It has been almost three months since a Potomac man was fatally shot by a member of the Montgomery County Police Department Tactical Unit, but many details surrounding the case… Read More
Council Accepting Applications for County’s Policing Advisory Commission
Montgomery County Councilmembers are seeking applicants for the county’s Policing Advisory Commission. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on June 19, 2020. Signed into law in December of 2019, the… Read More
MCPD Expresses Support for Protesters and Their Message
The climate throughout the United States is very tense right now. The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and other deadly incidents have shined the light on racial inequality and… Read More
Líder Afro-Latino Habla sobre las Manifestaciones Desatadas Tras la Muerte de George Floyd
Manifestaciones violentas y pacíficas se han dado por todo Estados Unidos en respuesta a la muerte de George Floyd, quien murió la semana pasada en Minneapolis después de que el… Read More
Construction Worker Killed in Bethesda Car Accident
Two cars collided in an intersection and then traveled onto a construction zone in North Bethesda Monday resulting in the death of a construction worker. Michael James O’Connor, 61, of… Read More