When the Gaithersburg Police Department (GPD) first began taking calls for service in 1963, the department only had one officer. Today, GPD has around 60 sworn officers and more than a dozen civilian employees. With such large growth over the…
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Sponsor, Vendor Spots Available at Celebrate! Gaithersburg Festival If you or your business would like to be a sponsor or vendor for the upcoming Celebrate! Gaithersburg Festival, spots are now available. Set to be held from noon to 5 p.m. on…
Dan Lane Named GPD Officer of the Year
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Gaithersburg Police Department Officer Dan Lane remembers watching his father, a U.S. Marine, working with other soldiers as a legal instructor. He would see his dad interacting and engaging with a student and noticed how much fun both were having.…
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Coach Dwayne Henry Is “Good Sport” City of Gaithersburg Coach Dwayne Henry was presented with the Dennis Callahan Good Sports Award by the Mid-Atlantic Recreation and Parks’ Sports Alliance (MARPSA) at a special reception and awards ceremony in Annapolis on…
Body Cameras to Be Purchased for Training
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Over the coming weeks, the Maryland General Assembly is expected to debate whether they will allow state funding to equip police officers with body cameras. Whatever the outcome, the Gaithersburg Police Department is in the process of buying five body…
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Opinions Sought in Budget Forum Whether you agree with how public funds are being spent or have ideas on how they might be used better, the City of Gaithersburg is ready to hear from you. The Mayor and City Council…
Successful Initiative Leads to Award for Officer
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Cash registers were busy this holiday season as many bought presents for their loved ones. Not everyone decided to pay for their items, though, and that’s where the Gaithersburg Police Department came in. For the third year in a row,…
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Sesma Elected to NLC Board of Directors Gaithersburg City Council Member Michael A. Sesma will be serving a two-year term on the National League of Cities (NLC) Board of Directors after being elected by the group’s membership during its annual…
Police Are on the Lookout for Drunk Drivers
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We all love getting new jewelry this time of year, but most people won’t want the shiny bracelets the police will be handing out for those who choose to drink and drive. The Montgomery County Holiday Impaired Driving Task Force,…
Ongoing Investigation Into Alleged Sexual Assaults
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The Montgomery County Police Department urges current and former students to come forward if they have any information on a former Montgomery County Public Schools substitute teacher who has been charged with sexually assaulting a number of young girls. During…