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Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Yahoo
New data shows crime declining in Silver Spring
The Brief The Downtown Silver Spring Business District has seen a 7.6 percent decrease in crime within the past year, according to Montgomery County Department of Police. Increased patrols and community engagement initiatives are part of the reason why, police said. Some people in Silver Spring Friday said they've noticed the change, others said not so much. SILVER SPRING, Md. - Crime is down in Silver Spring, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. By the numbers Crime is down 7.6 percent in the Downtown Silver Spring Business District within the past year, according to police. They also said that according to statistics from 2023 to 2024, carjackings are down 68 percent, robberies have fallen by 24 percent, and homicides have decreased by 25 percent. Dig deeper Police attribute the improved numbers to a combination of factors, including increased patrols and community engagement initiatives. Officials also singled out initiatives like the Drone as First Responder Program, the Police-Private Security Camera Incentive Program, and the Real Time Intelligence Center. "Silver Spring sometimes gets a bad rap," said 3rd District Commander Jason Cokinos, "but I will tell you that the data that we have now is heading in a really good direction." What they're saying In downtown Silver Spring Friday, reactions were mixed. "I take my daughter to the playground over here. It's dropped," said Dawit Mengistu, explaining that he has noticed the drop in crime. Others, including Milford Rebbo, said they're not so sure. "I don't see it, but I wish for the best," he told FOX 5. "I want better to come."
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Montgomery County police expands security camera incentive program countywide
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. () – When the Police-Private Security Camera Incentive Program launched in November 2023, it was only offered in select areas in Montgomery County. However, the Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) announced Wednesday that it is now being offered countywide. Artists display artwork at Black History Month exhibit in Montgomery County The program is incentivizing businesses, nonprofits, homeowners and places of worship to install cameras on their property. 'They would go out and purchase the camera and then they can be reimbursed for that camera,' MCPD Lt. Dan Helton said. 'Residential is one, and businesses and places of worship, they are up to five.' Property owners can be reimbursed up to $250 per camera. Helton said the program's goal is to ensure properties are protected from crime. 'To work with the police department if they have video evidence that can help solve crimes,' he said, 'But also, the cameras can help deter crime.' John Harrison, lead estimator at LG Auto Body in Silver Spring, said he is pleased to hear the program is expanding because of the things he's witnessed on the shop's cameras in the past. 'There was a tow truck going around stealing cars,' he said. 'We actually captured it stealing the car. It didn't have a plate number or name, but it does help the police in some ways just to see who or what happened.' Crews clean up snow, ice in Montgomery County following winter storm Harrison plans to add more cameras and hopes the incentive program will help foot the bill. More information about the Police-Private Security Camera Incentive Program and the rebate application form can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
