For Immediate Release: Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Montgomery County’s Police Accountability Board (PAB) will hear from the Montgomery County Police Department about its new program in which drones are being used as first responders during the regularly scheduled PAB board meeting from 7 — 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7. The limited pilot program is only being used in Downtown Silver Spring and Wheaton while it is being evaluated.
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The PAB is a state-mandated board that is appointed by County Executives throughout Maryland and confirmed by County Councils.
In 2022, County Executive Marc Elrich’s appointees were confirmed by the Montgomery County Council. In addition to meeting with Law Enforcement Agencies on a quarterly basis, the PAB is required to, among other things, advise the County Executive and Council on policing matters and refer each complaint of police misconduct filed with the PAB to the appropriate law enforcement agency within 3 days after receipt for investigation.
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WHAT:  Police Accountability Board Meeting
WHEN:  Thursday, Dec. 7. 7–9 p.m.
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WHERE:  Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Place, Fenton Room, Silver Spring
MORE INFORMATION: PAB website , mocopab@montgomerycountymd.gov
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Release ID: 23-098
Media Contact: Joe Dominguez 240-743-8865
For updates and link to press release, see here: http://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Media_Detail.aspx?NaID=5718