Montgomery County Police fear staff shortage could lead to crisis as crime rates rise

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md.- Crime rates in Montgomery County have been on the rise since the start of 2024. Montgomery Police are facing an extreme staff shortage and have been unable to respond to as many calls. Montgomery County Police officials…

Proposed bill in Montgomery County, Maryland aims to limit police searches

The “Freedom to Leave Act” would ban police searches of vehicles, even if officers obtain verbal consent from drivers. The bill is intended to give people more rights in their vehicles and also is intended to stop officers from gaining consent using intimidation.

Family of teen killed in police custody in 2018 awarded $200,000 settlement

Anton Black, a Black 19-year-old, died Sept. 15, 2018, after an altercation with three white police officers and one white civilian.

Cardin gives racial and religious profiling bill another chance

The legislation was previously passed by the House in 2020 and 2021, but did not advance in the Senate.

Judge reinstates case against two police officers who handcuffed and yelled at a 5-year-old for leaving school

A judge has reinstated a lawsuit against the Montgomery County Board of Education and two county police officers who handcuffed and berated a 5-year-old for walking away from his elementary school.

Police officers issue vouchers instead of tickets

Police in College Park want to make the roads safer for drivers and pedestrians. Drivers who have broken headlights can get a free repair voucher instead of a ticket. The goal is to reduce the amount of broken lights on the road and keep pedestrians safe.

D.C. recruits more women in police department

Washington – The D.C. Metropolitan Police and Mayor Muriel Bowser have signed the 30×30 initiative, which calls for more women police officers. It will ensure that 30 percent of new officer classes are women by 2030. 

Law Enforcement Museum honors police lost on 9/11 in special exhibit

The 72 law enforcement officers who were among the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks are being honored at a new, 2,000-square-foot exhibit at the National Law Enforcement Museum.

The Baltimore Police Department is working to prevent department misconduct

Baltimore, MD- The Baltimore Police Department has implemented a new program called “EPIC,” which works to prevent police misconduct, mistakes, and rebuild the relationship with the community.

Legislation for control of the Baltimore Police moves to the House

Included a police-reform legislative package is SB0786, which would transfer control of the Baltimore Police Department from the state to the city for the first time in almost 160 years.