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Montgomery County Police Department

Montgomery County Department of Police
Patch[1]
Patch[1]
Flag of the Montgomery County Police Department
Flag of the Montgomery County Police Department
Common nameMontgomery County Police Department
AbbreviationMCPD[a]
Motto"We begin with pride, and end with excellence!"[3][4]
Agency overview
FormedJuly 1, 1922 (1922-07-01)[b]
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionMontgomery, Maryland, United States
Legal jurisdictionMontgomery County, Maryland
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersMontgomery County Public Safety Headquarters, 100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20878
39°06′47″N 77°14′11″W / 39.113030°N 77.236462°W / 39.113030; -77.236462
Sworn members~1,300 (as of May 2020)[9][10][11]
Agency executive
Facilities
CruisersDodge Charger, Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, Ford Police Interceptor Sedan, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe
Armored carsLenco BearCat
Mobile command centersPrevost Motor Coach
Website
Montgomery County Police Department

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), officially the Montgomery County Department of Police (MCP), is a nationally accredited agency and the primary law enforcement agency of Montgomery County, Maryland, providing the full spectrum of policing services to the entire county, including the Potomac River.[12]

Established in July 1922, the MCPD is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and in addition to its primary duties, it also provides aid and assistance to other police departments including the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and in neighboring jurisdictions such as the District of Columbia, Howard County, Baltimore City, and Prince George's County as requested by authority.[6][7][13]

  1. ^ Montgomery County Department of Police (2015). "The Meaning of our Patch". Maryland: Montgomery County Department of Police. Archived from the original on July 31, 2017. Retrieved July 31, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ^ "McLaughlin v. Bradlee, 599 F. Supp. 839 (D.D.C. 1984)". U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia - 599 F. Supp. 839 (D.D.C. 1984). Washington, D.C.: District of Columbia. December 21, 1984. Archived from the original on September 10, 2015. Retrieved September 10, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ^ Montgomery County Department of Police (2013). "Organizational Values". myMCPnews. Montgomery County Department of Police. Archived from the original on August 15, 2013. Retrieved August 15, 2013. We begin with Pride, and end with Excellence.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ Montgomery County Department of Police (2001). "Mission, Vision and Values". Montgomery County Police: Serving Since 1922. Paducah, Kentucky: Turner Publishing. p. 8. ISBN 9781563116469. OCLC 49681807.
  5. ^ Montgomery County Department of Police (2001). "1920s". Montgomery County Police: Serving Since 1922. Paducah, Kentucky: Turner Publishing. p. 18. ISBN 9781563116469. OCLC 49681807.
  6. ^ a b "County police department celebrates 75th anniversary". The Gazette. Gaithersburg, MD: Post-Newsweek Media, Inc. July 2, 1997. Archived from the original on January 15, 2014. Retrieved January 15, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  7. ^ a b State of Maryland. "Montgomery County, Maryland - Government, Executive Branch, Public Safety: Department of Police". Maryland State Archives. State of Maryland. Retrieved January 15, 2014. Established on July 1, 1922, the Montgomery County Police Department absorbed law enforcement duties from the Montgomery County Sheriff and designated constables (Chapter 259, Acts of 1922). The Department was authorized to consist of three to six officers appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to two-year terms, with one officer designated as Chief. In 1927, the Department was expanded to twenty officers (Chapter 299, Acts of 1927). Today, the Department is comprised of over a thousand officers and personnel. From 1922 to 1935, the Board of County Commissioners designated one police officer within the Department to serve as Chief. In 1935, the position was altered so that the Board could appoint from any source, at their discretion (Chapter 9, Acts of 1935). When the County transitioned to a charter government in 1948, the duty of appointing the Police Chief transferred to the County Executive. Today, the Police Department provides crime prevention and protection services to the public, and investigates crimes when they occur. During emergencies, the Department works in cooperation with other federal, State and local law enforcement agencies, and supports emergency service providers. The Department is composed of the Internal Affairs Division, and four bureaus: Field Services, Investigative Services, Management Services, and Patrol Services.
  8. ^ Brooks, Donald E.; Federline, Charles A. (1988). A Worthy Innovation: A History of the Montgomery County Police (July 4, 1922 – July 4, 1987). Rockville, Maryland: Montgomery County Department of Police. ASIN B007F6NHE8. OCLC 20132735.
  9. ^ Farag, Susan J. (January 17, 2012). "Briefing: Police Staffing" (PDF). Maryland. p. 3. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
  10. ^ Griffith, Katie (January 5, 2012). "County Police Staffing Lags Behind National Average". Potomac Patch. Patch Media. Archived from the original on March 13, 2016. Retrieved March 13, 2016. We currently have 1,159 police officers. Three years ago we had 1,200.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  11. ^ Montgomery County Department of Police. "Public Safety". FY12 Operating Budget and Public Services Program (PDF). Maryland. p. 24–6. Archived from the original on March 15, 2016. Retrieved March 15, 2016.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  12. ^ "Public Safety Committee and Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee hold virtual meetings on Sept. 17". www2.montgomerycountymd.gov. Montgomery County County. September 16, 2020. Archived from the original on October 28, 2020. Retrieved April 4, 2022. Montgomery County has both law enforcement and fire rescue jurisdiction for incidents on the ... Potomac River
  13. ^ Montgomery County Department of Police (March 2004). "Vision and Mission Statements". Montgomery County Department of Police. Montgomery County. Archived from the original on August 17, 2012. Retrieved August 17, 2012. We, the Montgomery County Department of Police, are committed to providing the highest quality of police services to the people who live, work and visit our County. We will constantly evaluate and improve our efforts to enhance public safety with the goal of improving the quality of life within Montgomery County, while at the same time maintaining respect for individual rights and human dignity. The Mission of the Montgomery County Department of Police is to safeguard life and property, preserve the peace, prevent and detect crime, enforce the law, and protect the rights of all citizens. We are committed to working in partnership with the community to identify and resolve that impact public safety.


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