Montgomery Community Media

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Sgt. Scott Scarff of the Gaithersburg Police Department reminds pedestrians to use caution and the crosswalk when crossing the street. According to Scarff, on average every year in Maryland, 100 pedestrians are killed and more than 2,300 are injured as a result of collisions with motor vehicles. Other pedestrian safety […]

With Montgomery County Public Schools starting the new school year on August 26, the Gaithersburg Police Department offers these reminders to students, parents, motorists and bicyclists to ensure a safe and healthy school year: Students Discuss with your family the safest route to school. Identify intersections with crossing guards and the route with the fewest […]

With the beginning of Daylight Saving Time, many county residents start their mornings on the roads in the dark. Montgomery County Police Officer Rebecca Innocenti provides safety tips. Pedestrians should wear lighter colored clothing, cross streets in designated crosswalks, obey crosswalk indicator lights, and don’t be distracted. Motorists need to be aware of bicyclists and […]