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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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New Wootton Parkway Speed Camera to Begin Issuing Citations

In a continuing effort to reduce the number of speeding vehicles in Rockville neighborhoods, the Rockville City Police Department deployed a speed monitoring system in late August near the intersection of southbound Wootton Parkway and Wootton Oats Court. While the portable camera unit is fully functional, the department will not

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City Police to Host Community Open House

An open house at the city’s police station will offer an opportunity to get to know the men and women who protect and serve Rockville. The Rockville City Police Department will welcome the community to an open house from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, featuring vehicle and equipment displays,

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Rockville Gun Buyback Returns Aug. 17

Rockville offers an opportunity for community members to dispose of unwanted firearms voluntarily, anonymously and safely with a gun buyback event from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at RedGate Park, 14500 Avery Road. The Rockville City Police Department, in partnership with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, sponsors the

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Deservedly Decorated

The 35th Annual Rockville Public Safety Awards, held June 5 at Lakewood Country Club, honored Rockville City Police Department officers, including Cpl. Renae McEvoy (Distinguished Service Citation),Cpl. Jessica Rogers (Lifesaving Award), Cpl. Brandon Thomas (Distinguished Service Citation), Cpl. Phil Lew (Distinguished Service Citation), Sgt. Javier Baquero (Distinguished Service Citation), Officer

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Celebrate the Fourth Safely

The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate. But leave the fireworks to the professionals. The private use and possession of fireworks, including sparklers, is illegal in Montgomery County and carries a fine of up to $1,000 and/or six months in jail. Public fireworks displays require proper permits and

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City of Rockville Declares a Snow Emergency

Parking Restrictions Take Effect at 10 p.m. Sunday *Update: Rockville City Hall and all city facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 6. View trash, recycling and yard waste pickup updates, and Mayor and Council meeting information here. The City of

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