The Public Safety Joint Operations Center (PSJOC) will centralize critical emergency response functions from Montgomery County's Police, Fire and Rescue Service, and the Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security into a single, modernized facility. Located at the Public Safety Headquarters, the PSJOC will house the Police Operations Center, Real Time Intelligence Center, Drone as a First Responder Program, Fire and Rescue Operations Center, Emergency Management Services (EMS) Transport Disposition Officer, Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) Watch Desk, Resource Management System, and Public Warning System. This consolidation will enhance 24/7 cross-agency coordination, improve situational awareness, and streamline emergency response operations. Funding includes infrastructure upgrades such as information technology (IT) and radio systems, electrical enhancements, a video wall, modular furniture, and software licensing, all aimed at improving public safety and responder effectiveness.

Construction of this project is expected to begin and be completed in FY26.

The PSJOC is a critical investment in Montgomery County's emergency preparedness and response infrastructure. By consolidating key public safety functions, including Police, Fire and Rescue Service, and Emergency Management and Homeland Security, into a single, integrated facility, the County will significantly enhance its ability to coordinate real-time responses to emergencies. This project addresses the growing complexity of public safety operations and the need for seamless communication across disciplines. The PSJOC will streamline operations, reduce response times, and improve situational awareness, ultimately leading to more effective incident management and better protection for both residents and first responders.

FY26 supplemental in GO Bonds for the amount of $1,219,000, Recordation Tax for the amount of $1,220,000.

Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Montgomery County Police Department, and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service