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MCPS Takes Steps to Address Safety and Security Going Into New School Year
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has taken steps to try to address safety and security in the new school year through measures like increased staffing and collaboration with police. Next… Read More
Blog: Chamber Awards Thirty-Three Public Safety Officials and Three Citizens
Twenty-eight years of honoring the Upcounty’s finest for going above and beyond. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) honored thirty-three Upcounty Police Officers and three outstanding citizens at their 28th… Read More
Purchasing Unregistered Ghost Guns Now Illegal in Maryland
Purchasing, transferring or selling unfinished gun frames or receivers now is illegal in Maryland, effective June 1. By March 1, 2023 no one may posses a ghost gun. The Maryland… Read More
School Officers, Principals Discuss Relationship-Building at Forum
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) high school principals and police officers joined a forum Thursday night about relationship-building and the role of officers in schools. “[I] try to tell them… Read More
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
Panelists Address Violent Crime Prevention, School Officers
Regional leaders and panelists convened Thursday evening for a discussion about how to effectively address violent crime throughout Montgomery County, Prince George’s County and Washington, D.C. Montgomery County Councilmember Will… Read More
Elrich Reflects on Past Year in Annual State of the County Address
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich delivered his annual State of the County Address on Thursday at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Elrich said three recent events demonstrated “the character and… Read More
Students Hold Vigil to Keep Schools Police-Free
Montgomery County Public School students held a vigil on Sunday, March 20 to demonstrate their desire to keep schools police-free. The call to action came after MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monifa… 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
Police Chief Jones Seeks to Continue Engaging with Students in Schools
Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones believes his officers need to engage with students to prevent crime and tragedy and is working with school officials to make that happen. During… Read More
Police Chief Jones: ‘We Are in a Really Bad Place” When Witnesses Tweet First
A 15-year-old Magruder High School student continues to recover from being shot in the school’s bathroom Jan. 21. Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones has strong words for those who… Read More
School Board Members Continue Dialogue on Improving Mental Supports in MCPS
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) school board members met Thursday to talk about school safety and mental health in an ongoing discussion with school officials. Board members posed questions and… Read More