Montgomery Community Media

At the 45th Annual Public Safety Awards earlier this month, Chief Tom Manger was awarded the Public Service Award of Excellence. Steve Robins, the chair of the awards offered Manger high praise when he presented Manger with the award on behalf of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. “Tom routinely and graciously thanks me and […]

Montgomery County Police Chief Tom Manger has been an outspoken advocate of tougher DUI laws after the death of Officer Noah Leotta. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Manger discusses what he plans to do when he travels to Annapolis on March 10 to meet with members of the Maryland Senate.   Related:

The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights Committee on Hate and Violence held a meeting on Wednesday night at the Muslim Community Center in Silver Spring. The event was a follow up session to a meeting that took place on December 10, 2015.  The top issues discussed were school safety, police engagement and assistance programs offered […]

Montgomery County Police Chief Thomas Manger is expected to receive the Peacemaker of the Year award at the Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County annual awards celebration on Oct. 12 in Rockville. According to a news release, CRCMC officials chose Manger due to his commitment to the “highest ethical standards” for policing and department’s accountability, which […]

Montgomery County residents celebrated National Night Out on Aug. 4th. Take a look:

National Night Out event is a time to get out, get to know neighbors, and build bridges with local police and fire officials. Residents in different areas of the county hosted block parties to learn about local crime initiatives, meet with police officers and celebrate community safety. “This whole National Night Out event started because people wanted […]

Free range parenting is a hot topic in Montgomery County and around the country. Local leaders say they are hearing from residents on both sides of this issue and two elected leaders are trying to learn more. Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal and Councilmember Marc Elrich want to understand the policies and procedures that […]

Active enforcement of new Maryland traffic laws is underway in Montgomery County. As of Oct. 1, hand-held cell phone use will result in a $83 fine and all passengers in a vehicle must be wearing a seat belt. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. Related Posts

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett, Police Chief Thomas Manger, States Attorney John McCarthy and other officials attended numerous National Night Out neighborhood celebrations on August 6. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Promoted to Captain (effective July 28): Lieutenant Robert Carter – assigned to the Family Crimes Division Lieutenant Stephen D’Ovidio – assigned to Duty Commander Promoted to Lieutenant: Sergeant Charles Carafano (effective July 28) – assigned to the 1st District Sergeant Michael Hartnett (effective July 28) – assigned to the 4th District Sergeant James Brown (effective […]