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Statement by Chief Marcus G. Jones of the Montgomery County Department of Police

For Immediate Release: Friday, April 3, 2020

The Montgomery County Department of Police is committed to addressing all calls for service and investigating all crimes occurring within Montgomery County.

The COVID-19 crisis has presented challenges to all our communities. Our officers remain particularly focused on the protection of life and property, and the investigation of serious crime.  Additionally, our officers are addressing Governor Hogan’s Executive Order with an emphasis on voluntary compliance.  During this time, we will be prioritizing our resources and responses toward the COVID-19 crisis and other priority law enforcement needs.  Rest assured, reported crimes requiring follow-up by investigators will continue to occur and we remain committed to assisting victims of crime.  As we continue to persevere through this crisis. the main focus of our officers will be to address the pandemic and other serious events with immediate impacts to public safety.

Our officers remain vigilant and our detectives remain resolute in investigating all manner of crime within the county.

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Release ID: 20-137
Media Contact: mcpnews 
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