Police Department FY27 budget and ECC staffing
Montgomery County
Summary
The committee examined how the police department is staffed, including a study of the Investigative Services Bureau and a new patrol workload analysis. Patrol staffing levels directly affect response times and coverage across county communities.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Apr 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Police staffing decisions could have major budget implications, but no dollar figures were decided today.
Residents benefit from better-informed decisions about police patrol coverage and response times.
Mentions & discussions (2)
PS Committee Worksession - Apr 23, 2026
The committee adjusted the police budget, cutting $629,244 from 25 new Emergency Communication Center positions since 12 were hired mid-year, and flagged 12 items — from AED replacements to crossing guards — for the full Council's reconciliation process.
PS Committee Worksession - Mar 16, 2026
The committee examined how the police department is staffed, including a study of the Investigative Services Bureau and a new patrol workload analysis. Patrol staffing levels directly affect response times and coverage across county communities.
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