The goals of the Police Department are to protect life and property and preserve peace and order. Specific objectives are the prevention of crime and accidents, the recovery of stolen property, the apprehension of offenders, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, and assistance in the safe and orderly flow of traffic. The Department is committed to working in partnership with the community to identify and resolve issues that impact public safety. The Police Department facilities are located throughout the County in County-owned and leased private properties. County-owned Police facilities include the Public Safety Headquarters (operated with other...
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
The goals of the Police Department are to protect life and property and preserve peace and order. Specific objectives are the prevention of crime and accidents, the recovery of stolen property, the apprehension of offenders, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, and assistance in the safe and orderly flow of traffic. The Department is committed to working in partnership with the community to identify and resolve issues that impact public safety.
The Police Department facilities are located throughout the County in County-owned and leased private properties. County-owned Police facilities include the Public Safety Headquarters (operated with other Public Safety agencies), five District Stations, the Public Safety Communications Center (operated with other County agencies), the Alternate Emergency Communications Center, the Vehicle Recovery Facility, the Tactical Garage, the Public Safety Training Academy (operated with other County Public Safety agencies), and the Outdoor Firing Range. Units housed in leased space include the 6th District Station, the Special Victims Investigation Division, the Central Supply, the Family Justice Center (operated with other agencies), and the Special Operations Division. In addition, the Department utilizes several satellite facilities in donated or leased space. These strategically placed facilities are located through partnerships with communities to deal with specific problems. Satellite stations are designed to enhance crime prevention and to provide other Police services to resolve community crime.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Begin construction of the second phase of the Public Safety Communications Center building system renovation project, which includes electrical distribution and HVAC upgrade in FY24.
- Begin construction of a new 6th District (Montgomery Village) Police Station in FY24.
- Complete design of the 4th District (Wheaton) Police Station HVAC renovation project in FY24.
- Begin preparing a Program of Requirements (POR) for a new Olney Satellite Station and a new 4th District (Wheaton) Station in FY24.
- The Alternate Emergency Communications Center project is included in the Facility Planning: MCG Project.
- Renovate, upgrade, and expand the Outdoor Firing Training Center to begin in FY26.
PROGRAM CONTACTS
Contact Assistant Chief Darren Francke of the Department of Police at 240.773.5041 or Derrick Harrigan of the Office of Management and Budget at 240.777.2759 for more information regarding this department's capital budget.
CAPITAL PROGRAM REVIEW
The FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for the Police Department contains funding for six projects totaling $51.6 million over the next six years. This represents an increase of $2.2 million or 4.6 percent from the FY23-28 Amended Capital Improvement Program of $49.3 million. The change is primarily due to an increase in escalation cost for the Outdoor Firearms Training Center project.
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