Read more about the article Montgomery County Launches New Security Camera Incentive Program
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Montgomery County Launches New Security Camera Incentive Program

Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has announced a new public safety program that will reimburse residents and businesses in select areas of the County who install security cameras in their homes and businesses to help reduce crime. The Police-Private Security Camera Program will reimburse eligible residents up to $250 for a security camera installation and eligible businesses and nonprofits up to $1,250. The program launched on November 15 with $255,000 in funding for the current…

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November 16, 2023
Read more about the article Supreme Court Might Uphold Gun Law in Question After Bruen Decision
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Supreme Court Might Uphold Gun Law in Question After Bruen Decision

The Bruen decision from 2022 struck down a number of gun prohibitions across the country, but the Supreme Court might reinstate one restriction this session. According to an article by The Daily Record, last Tuesday the Supreme Court appeared willing to uphold a law that keeps individuals with domestic violence restraining orders from owning or possessing guns. The current lower court decision that the Supreme Court is weighing in U.S. v. Rahimi, was called into…

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November 15, 2023
Read more about the article Montgomery Student Member of Board of Education Proposes School Safety Measures
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Montgomery Student Member of Board of Education Proposes School Safety Measures

Montgomery County Board of Education student member proposed a resolution and several suggestions to improve school safety in the district. Sami Saeed, a student member of the Montgomery County Board of Education senior at Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, is pursuing a series of suggestions to improve school safety in the district. Saeed has introduced a “Safe Schools Resolution” for the entire Board's consideration. The resolution reads: A safe and secure learning environment is…

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November 14, 2023
Read more about the article House Judiciary Committee Continues Focused Look at Juvenile Justice
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House Judiciary Committee Continues Focused Look at Juvenile Justice

Last Wednesday marked the second emergency meeting of the House Judiciary Committee to assess juvenile crime and justice. A WTOP report highlighted the second emergency hearing on juvenile justice and diversion service strategies that was hosted by the Judiciary Committee in the Maryland House of Delegates last week. Lawmakers are discussing the issue and next steps in response to concerns around juvenile crime in Maryland. This meeting, and others to follow, are helping policymakers understand…

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November 14, 2023
Read more about the article Correctional Officers as Caregivers: The Importance of Mental Health and Crisis Support at #MACoCon
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Correctional Officers as Caregivers: The Importance of Mental Health and Crisis Support at #MACoCon

Caring for incarcerated individuals relies on revitalizing the corrections workforce tasked with the responsibility.  Detention centers fulfill a unique role in the public safety sphere as the rehabilitative arm in the process. These facilities operate at all hours of everyday thanks to the corrections officers willing to care for the physical and psychological needs of incarcerated individuals. The health of this dynamic is paramount to helping inmates avoid recidivism. But in order to fulfill this…

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November 13, 2023
Read more about the article Montgomery Approves Drone as First Responder Pilot Program
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Montgomery Approves Drone as First Responder Pilot Program

This week, the Montgomery County Council approved a $350,000 supplemental appropriation to the fiscal 24 Operating Budget for the Drone as First Responder Pilot Program within the Montgomery County Police Department. The department is evaluating the use of drone technology to prevent and respond to crime more efficiently. This program, recommended by County Executive Marc Ehrlich and the Montgomery County Police Department, is intended to assist the police and first responders with emergencies by providing…

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November 10, 2023
Read more about the article New FBI Headquarters: Prince George’s County Triumph
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New FBI Headquarters: Prince George’s County Triumph

The FBI’s long-awaited new headquarters will be built in Prince George’s County, a massive win for Maryland officials who have pursued the project for years while competing against a bid from Virginia. The site adjacent to the Greenbelt Metro Station was selected because it was the lowest cost to taxpayers, offered access to mass transit, and could promote equity, according to the U.S. General Services Administration, which will oversee the project. “GSA looks forward to…

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November 9, 2023
Read more about the article Anne Arundel Pilots “Bus Badge” Identification Technology for Students
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Anne Arundel Pilots “Bus Badge” Identification Technology for Students

Anne Arundel County is testing a new technology to for students boarding and departing public school buses. Starting November 8, Anne Arudent County Public Schools (AACPS) is piloting a new "bus badge" technology program in ten schools to help track student commutes and improve safety. The program will place electronic chips in new student-issued identification cards, which kids will then use when they board and get off county school buses. The badges are expected to…

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November 9, 2023
Read more about the article MD Leaders Make Final Push to Move FBI HQ to Prince George’s County
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MD Leaders Make Final Push to Move FBI HQ to Prince George’s County

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore along with other state leaders made a final push for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to move its headquarters to Prince George’s County. Gov. Moore joined Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld to highlight why Prince George’s County is the best location for the new, consolidated FBI Headquarters. Following the press conference, lawmakers will meet with the federal General Services Administration to…

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November 8, 2023
Read more about the article Researchers to Task Force: Unfunded Mandate Would Be Wrong Approach on Data Transparency
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Researchers to Task Force: Unfunded Mandate Would Be Wrong Approach on Data Transparency

A state task force of legislators studying transparency standards for State's Attorneys heard expert testimony advising against establishing an unfunded mandate as the means to accomplish greater transparency. Recommendations are due by the end of the year. Following hearings on proposed legislation regarding prosecutorial transparency, the General Assembly created the Task Force to Study Transparency Standards for State's Attorneys, to convene on the topic through this interim. In a recent meeting, legislators from both the…

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November 7, 2023
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