Acting Chief Russell Hamill

May 28, 2019 | Douglas Tallman

Elrich Has His Pick to Replace Acting Police Chief Hamill

Former Montgomery County police Chief Tom Manger announced his retirement in January. He was replaced by Acting Chief Russ Hamill, who earlier this month, took a position as chief of the Laurel Police. Who will take Hamill’s place while the county searches for a new permanent chief? County Executive Marc Elrich has made his choice:

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May 20, 2019 | Staff Writer

Montgomery’s Acting Police Chief To Become Laurel Chief

Montgomery County Acting Police Chief Russell Hamill has been appointed police chief of Laurel, a community of about 25,000. Laurel Mayor Craig Moe revealed the appointment through Instagram. Hamill had become the Montgomery County’s acting chief just after former Chief Tom Manger announced  his retirement in January.   View this post on Instagram   Chief […]

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May 15, 2019 | Staff Writer

Council Seeks More Information From Police N-Word Incident

All nine Montgomery County councilmembers have signed a letter asking the police department to release all the body camera footage from the May 9 incident when an officer used a racial slur while African-American men were questioned for trespassing. The letter, sent Tuesday, also asked Acting Police Chief Russell Hamill to eliminate tolerance for officers […]

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