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Nov 21, 2022

Audit Identifies ‘Major Gaps’ In Montgomery County Police Data Collection

The report says without adequate data, the county can’t properly address use-of-force abuses and other failures within the department.

Nov 09, 2021

Montgomery County Council Passes New Requirements For Review Of Police Body-Worn Camera Footage

The new law puts in place a randomized internal review process for examining police body camera footage.

May 21, 2021

Police Union Sues Montgomery County Over New Use Of Force Restrictions

The lawsuit argues that the changes to the use of force policy passed last year, including a prohibition on neck restraints and no-knock warrants, should be subject to collective bargaining.

Apr 07, 2021

After Footage Showed Montgomery County Police Officers Berating A Kindergartener, Lawmakers Get Few Answers

“If you had a definition of school to prison pipeline, you could slot in this video,” Councilmember Will Jawando said.

Mar 27, 2021

Body Camera Footage Shows Montgomery County Police Officers Screaming At, Threatening A 5-Year-Old Black Boy

“I watched grown adults flex and abuse their power with the crest of Montgomery County strapped to their arms,” said county councilmember Will Jawando in a statement.

Apr 01, 2020

Montgomery County Police Are Looking For A Man Who Spray Painted Swastikas On A Rockville Synagogue

Security footage captured the man in the act.

May 03, 2012

Phony Cop Steals Silver Spring Resident’s Purse and Phone

After a woman in Silver Spring was robbed of her purse and cell phone yesterday, Montgomery County Police are looking for a man who is impersonating one of their own.

Apr 09, 2012

Off-Duty Montgomery County Police Officer Kills Self After DUI Stop

An off-duty Montgomery County Police Department officer died early Monday morning when shot himself following a traffic stop in which he was suspected of driving under the influence, Maryland State Police say.

Mar 30, 2012

Montgomery County Police Release Video of the Great Batman Traffic Stop of 2012

The cops who pulled over the Lamborghini driver dressed as Batman last week shuffled between doing their duty and outright disbelief, as witnessed in video of the traffic stop released last night.

 
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