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Chief DeVaul Announces Takoma Park Police Officer, Investigator and Civilian of the Year for 2025. Link: bit.ly/4w2HEk8
Congratulations to Lt. Victor Glouchkov and Sgt. Cindia Torres on your well-deserved promotions! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving our community have earned this recognition. Wishing you both continued success as you take on your new leadership roles. Congratulations!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Coffee with a Cop at Spring Mill Bread Co.! We enjoyed spending the morning connecting with community members over coffee and conversation. Please enjoy a few photos from the event!
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Montgomery County until 10 PM. Residents with outdoor plans should remain alert for threatening severe weather.
The air quality for Montgomery County has been upgraded to Code Purple for July 17, 2026.
More Information at Airnow.gov: When Smoke is in the Air: www.airnow.gov/wildfires/wh... Wildfire Smoke and Health Factsheets: www.epa.gov/wildfires/wi...
For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles visit the web site mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/AirQualityMonitoring/Pages/index.aspx
After 25+ years of service to Takoma Park, please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Cynthia Williams on her retirement! Lieutenant Williams has had a tremendous impact on our agency and the community during her career. We wish her the best!
We are one month away from our National Night Out celebration!
In Montgomery County, ALL fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal. Private use and possession of fireworks, including sparklers, carries a $500 fine. It is against the law to sell fireworks in Maryland and it carries a $1,000 fine. Have a happy, safe and cool 4th of July! Stay hydrated!
Nearly 40-percent of U.S. traffic deaths on Independence Day involve drunk drivers (38%, @NHTSAgov, 2024). This July 4th, designate a sober driver or use WRAP’s #SoberRide! 🎇 soberride.com
A key summer pool safety tip is to always supervise children when they are in or near the water. Even if they are good swimmers, accidents can happen quickly. Keep a close watch and stay within arm's reach, especially for younger children. More: safekids.org/poolsafety