County Executive to Release Final Recommendations on Wednesday, Nov. 16, from Effective Law Enforcement for All's Audit of Montgomery County Police Department

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich at 11 a.m. on Wednesday Nov. 16, will be joined by County Police Chief Marcus Jones and leaders from Effective Law Enforcement for All, a consulting firm specializing in public safety, to release key recommendations derived from a two-year audit into the department.

The audit was ordered by the County Executive to identify structural changes that should be made to improve and strengthen the already nationally recognized and accredited Montgomery County Police Department.

The audit will detail strategies that the department will use moving forward (and in some cases have already begun implementing) to help with mental health crisis situations, use of force policies and recruiting methods.

The County's goal is to improve transparency and accountability within the department while promoting public safety and justice. We want to protect everyone in this County, no matter what zip code they live in.

WHAT:         Release of Effective Law Enforcement for All final audit report of the Montgomery County Police Department

WHEN:        Wednesday November 16, 11 a.m.

WHERE:       Montgomery County Executive Office Building, 1st Floor Lobby, 101 Monroe St.,Rockville.

MEDIA MEMBERS NOTE: The County Executive’s regularly scheduled weekly media briefing will not be held this week. However, he will be available for questions following this event.

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Media Contact: Joe Dominguez 240-743-8865