Advisory Commission on Policing - May 11, 2026

The Advisory Commission on Policing of Montgomery County held its May 11, 2026 meeting, focusing primarily on updates from subcommittees related to school safety, compliance, and data. A significant portion of the discussion centered on the role and impact of police officers in schools, including analysis of consent searches and gun recoveries, and the effectiveness of community engagement officers (CEOs) in schools. The commission agreed to draft a letter to the county council summarizing the April public forum on policing in schools and providing data-driven considerations for council deliberations. Additionally, the commission planned to prepare its annual report and work plan due by July 1, with the formation of an ad hoc work plan subcommittee to guide priorities for the upcoming year. There was also discussion about seeking external research assistance to analyze school safety data more comprehensively, potentially involving academic partnerships or student researchers. No specific contract awards, RFPs, or procurement decisions were made during this meeting.