Search: “Reimagining Public Safety”
Elrich’s Reimagining Public Safety Task Force Will Hold First Meeting Monday
The Montgomery County Reimagining Public Safety Task Force will have its first meeting Monday, Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m. according to a statement from the county. In late June, Montgomery… Read More
Leaders Review Recommendations from Reimagining School Safety and Student Well-Being Committee
Montgomery County leaders reviewed preliminary recommendations from the Reimagining School Safety and Student Well-Being Committee, aimed to reshape public safety in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and provide social and… Read More
Public Safety Leaders, Police Officers Join Residents for National Night Out
Law enforcement leaders joined residents at numerous neighborhood block parties in Montgomery County for National Night Out on Tuesday. The event allows police to connect with residents and leaders to… Read More
County Unveils Tool to Promote Transparency in Public Safety
Recently Montgomery County completed a study that looked into challenges surrounding policing. In an effort to improve transparency, the county has launched an initiative called Reimagining Public Safety Initiative. Residents will… Read More
Elrich Names Committee Members for ‘Reimagining School Safety and Students’ Well-Being Initiative’
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced the 32 members of a new steering committee tasked with leading discussion and implementation of recommendations for reimagining safety and mental health supports in… Read More
Leaders Announce Joint Initiative to Address Student Safety and Wellbeing
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich joined local leaders Friday to announce the interagency “Reimagining School Safety and Students’ Well-Being Initiative,” which aims to reshape public safety in Montgomery County Public… Read More
County to Hold Virtual Forum on Public Safety Thursday
A virtual community forum on Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. on Reimagining Public Safety in Montgomery County is the next step for the County’s Reimagining Public Safety Initiative. Results of… Read More
County Seeks Community Input with Public Safety Survey
In response to the many incidents of police using excessive force across the country, County Executive Mark Elrich created the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force. The County Executive is asking… 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
Serious Crimes Rise 5% in Takoma Park During 2021
There was a 5% increase in serious crimes during 2021, according to the newly-released Takoma Park Police’s annual report. Larceny and auto thefts increased the most. There were 578 serious… Read More
Stoddard Unanimously Appointed Assistant Chief Administrative Officer
Montgomery County Council unanimously approved Earl Stoddard, director of Montgomery County Emergency Management and Homeland Security, as assistant chief administrative officer, a position he has held on an interim basis… Read More