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Many Parents Express Support for Return of School Resource Officers
The subject of School Resource Officers (SRO) remains a hot topic in Montgomery County. When MyMCM asked parents on our Facebook page how they would feel if SROs returned into… Read More
Forum on Need for School Resource Officers in Schools Set for March 15
School safety and the role of School Resource Officers will be discussed at a forum March 15 sponsored by Community Partners for Public Safety. Panelists include Mike Durso, former member… Read More
Petition Circulating to Reinstate School Resource Officers
As public schools throughout Montgomery County continue to experience fights, stabbings and incidents of weapons brought into the buildings, some residents are questioning County Executive Marc Elrich and the county… Read More
Council Holds Public Hearing Thursday on Fate of School Resource Officers
A virtual public hearing concerning whether to prohibit the Montgomery County Police Department from having officers in public schools is set for Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. Councilmembers Will Jawando… Read More
Wilkins, Acevero Introduce Bills Proposing Elimination of School Resource Officers
Two State Delegates, representing Montgomery County residents, are introducing legislation in the Maryland House of Delegates aimed at reimagining police in public schools across Maryland. The two bills propose eliminating… Read More
Jawando, Riemer to Discuss Legislation on Tuesday to Remove School Resource Officers
Councilmembers Will Jawando and Hans Riemer will speak to members of the media at noon Tuesday about their legislation proposing the removal of school resource officers from Montgomery County Public… Read More
MCPS High School Principals Support Keeping School Resource Officers
Montgomery County high school principals are unanimously in support of keeping the School Resource Officer (SRO) program in place, according to a Board of Education meeting on Monday. In June… Read More
County Council Votes Against Expansion of School Resource Officers
The Montgomery County Council Public Safety Committee voted 2-0 to approve an amendment to the Community Policing Act proposed by Council Member Nancy Navarro. The amendment, which was written in… Read More
County Educators, Students Debate In-School Police Officers, Mental Health Resources
The Montgomery County Council held a public hearing last week on legislation regarding the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program. Bill 7-21 would authorize the police chief to assign a law enforcement… Read More
Groups Speak Out Against Chief Jones’ New Job with County Public Schools
Although retiring Police Chief Marcus Jones hasn’t started his new role as Chief of Security and Compliance for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), several groups are speaking out against his… Read More
In New Position, Jones Aims to Clarify Role of Officers in Schools
In his new position with the school system, Police Chief Marcus Jones aims to clarify the role of police in schools. Jones will retire from the county police department next… Read More
During Forum, Board of Education Candidates Discuss Opt-Out, Police in Schools
Montgomery County Board of Education candidates discussed school resource officers and opt-out programs during a Thursday candidate forum hosted by The League of Women Voters of Montgomery County. At Large,… Read More