Police expand emergency drone program
The County Police Department (MCPD) is upgrading its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program with a new dock-based drone system. The drones are used to respond to certain 911 calls… Read More
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New bill designed to deter street takeovers and unlawful racing
Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson introduced legislation Tuesday to expand enforcement tools available to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) to better prevent, deter and disengage “street takeover” events on… Read More
Teens Charged in Germantown and Damascus Shootings
Montgomery County Police have charged three teenagers in connection with a string of shootings in Germantown and Damascus from March 2024 through August 2025. Police identified the suspects as Samuel… Read More
Rockville City Officials Respond to Public Safety Concerns Following Recent Shootings
Following three recent shootings in Rockville City, the police chief, mayor and members of council want residents to know their safety is a top priority and that police actively patrol… Read More
Public Safety Town Hall Draws About 200 Concerned Residents
Montgomery County Councilmember Natali Fani-Gonzalez recently led a public safety meeting at the Wheaton Recreation Center on public safety. Numerous county officials discussed drug abuse, treatment centers and ways to… Read More
Police to Discuss Drone Proposal at September Meeting
The Montgomery County Police Department will share how it plans to use drones to enhance public safety at a community meeting on Sept. 12. During the meeting, police officers will… Read More
Public Safety Responders Honored for Their Service in the Community
Public safety professionals were recognized for their life-saving actions and contributions to ensuring safety in the community. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce hosted its 29th Annual Public Safety Awards Breakfast… Read More
Predictive Safety Analysis Plan to Tackle Traffic Safety
Montgomery Planning (MP) has released findings from their Predictive Safety Analysis, which collects data related to crashes on roadways in the county. From 2015-2019, there were 59,000 crashes in the… Read More
Rockville Police to Hold Town Hall on Public Safety
A town hall to discuss public safety in Rockville will be held on Thursday, June 23, at 7 p.m. at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, Rockville City Police announced on Tuesday.… Read More
‘Go Beyond Political Games’: Elrich Urges Council to Consider Public Safety Consequences of Vaccine Mandate
County Executive Marc Elrich on Wednesday said he hopes to work with the county council to come to a solution regarding a proposed COVID-19 vaccine mandate for county employees, without… Read More
Blog: Chamber Awards Fifty-Eight Public Safety Officials
Twenty-six years of honoring the Upcounty’s finest continued despite the coronavirus pandemic. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) honored fifty-eight Upcounty Police Officers and Public Safety Emergency Communications Specialists at… 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