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Category: Public Safety

To Protect and Serve (Coffee to) the Community 

Members of the Rockville City Police Department, including (R to L) Sgt. Javier Baquero and Acting Maj. Jason West, visited the Starbucks in Rockville Town Square on Oct. 2 for National Coffee With a Cop Day. Coffee With a Cop helps break down barriers between police officers and the community

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D.A.R.E.-ing to Help Kids Resist Drugs and Violence

Rockville City Police Department Cpl. Ronnie Crowe recently graduated from Maryland’s 40th Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) officer training program. The rigorous, two-week course involves daily classroom instruction and many hours outside the classroom working on projects and presentations. Crowe, center with (L to R) Sgt. Javier Baquero and Acting

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Fall Back and Check Your Smoke Detectors

Daylight saving time comes to an end at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, meaning clocks need to be set back an hour. This time of year is also a good reminder to check that your smoke alarms work — they’re the best way of notifying you and your family of

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Rockville City Police Chief Victor V. Brito Resigns

Rockville City Manager Jeff Mihelich released the following statement: On Friday, October 18, 2024, Victor V. Brito submitted his resignation as chief of the Rockville City Police Department after six years of service to the Rockville community. His last day will be Friday, November 22, 2024. As the city is

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City Police Invite Community for Coffee and Conversation 

Get to know the men and women who protect and serve our city.  The Rockville City Police Department invites community members for National Coffee with a Cop Day from 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Oct. 2 at Starbucks, 39 Maryland Ave., in Rockville Town Square.  RCPD officers will be on hand for

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Tricks for Making Halloween a Treat 

Trick-or-treaters take to Rockville neighborhoods Thursday, Oct. 31.  There are no set hours for trick-or-treating. The Rockville City Police Department urges drivers to be aware of extra pedestrians in neighborhoods. Homeowners should clear yards and sidewalks of obstacles, keep homes well-lit inside and out, and report any suspicious activity to

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City Police Achieve Accreditation for 10th Time

The Rockville City Police Department has once again been reaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. Accreditation is earned through a rigorous and comprehensive review of professional standards in law enforcement. RCPD has been an accredited law enforcement agency since 1994. This is RCPD’s 10th consecutive accreditation

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Great Returns from Rockville’s Gun Buyback

The Rockville City Police Department, in partnership with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, collected 270 firearms during the department’s third annual gun buyback on Aug. 17 at RedGate Park. The event provided an opportunity to dispose of unwanted firearms voluntarily, anonymously and safely. Participants turned in handguns, rifles, shotguns,

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