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Committee votes 5-0 to move Katrina Gomezs nomination as Prince George's County director of homeland security
Summary
The Human Services and Public Safety Committee voted unanimously Oct. 2 to move forward the nomination of Dr. Katrina Gomez to serve as director of the Office of Homeland Security; the committee heard her background and plans for staffing, school pathways and emergency preparedness.
The Prince George's County Council Human Services and Public Safety Committee voted 5-0 on Oct. 2 to move favorably the county executive's nomination of Dr. Katrina Gomez to serve as director of the county Office of Homeland Security. The county executive's office transmitted the appointment on Aug. 28, 2025.
Gomez, who has served as acting director and previously as deputy chief of the Bureau of Homeland Security for Prince George's County, told the committee she has spent roughly 60 days in the acting role and outlined current staffing, preparedness and outreach efforts. Supporters and the committee highlighted her more than 19 years in law enforcement, advanced management degrees and executive training.
Committee members said the…
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