Gov. Moore Responds to National Guard in D.C.
In a forceful post on Instagram today, Governor Wes Moore responded to President Trump’s use of the National Guard to police the District of Columbia. The impetus for the social… Read More
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Jawando Addresses Opinion From Maryland Attorney General on Traffic Enforcement Bill
County Councilmember Will Jawando plans to proceed with other parts of a bill that aims to address racial disparities in traffic enforcement by limiting stops, after the Maryland Attorney General… Read More
Traffic Stops Act Debated at Council Meeting
In February, Councilmember Will Jawando introduced a bill to address the racial inequities in traffic stops. Bill 12-23 known as the Safety and Traffic Equity in Policing (STEP) Act was… Read More
After Pandemic Cancellation Last Year, Police and Residents Connect In-Person for National Night Out
Montgomery County leaders and public safety officials joined residents at neighborhood events Tuesday for National Night Out. The annual event is meant for police to connect with residents and for… Read More
Jawando, Pollard Introduce Community Informed Police Training Act
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
Takoma Police Taking ‘A More Holistic Approach To Public Safety’
Takoma Park Police Chief Antonio DeVaul issued a community message Oct. 1 to explain how his department is adapting in light of the divisive police incidents occurring throughout the country.… Read More
County Public Safety Task Force Will Focus Work in Five Areas
Montgomery County’s Reimagining Public Safety Task Force will break up much of its work into five categories before presenting recommendations next year. In late June, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich… Read More
Elrich’s Public Safety Task Force Meets Thursday
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s public safety task force is scheduled to meet Thursday at 6 p.m. The virtual meeting will be streamed live via Facebook and will be broadcast… Read More
Jawando to Host Virtual Policing Town Hall September 10
Councilmember Will Jawando is hosting a “Reimagining Policing in Montgomery County” virtual town hall on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The town hall includes the following speakers:… Read More
Elrich: Outside Consultant Will Help Montgomery County Reimagine Policing
County Executive Marc Elrich announced at a news conference Thursday that Montgomery County will hire an outside consultant to conduct a full review of the police department. Elrich says the… 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