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Rockville Police report lower assaults, tighter response times and new staffing gains
Summary
Rockville Police reported year‑to‑date declines in assaults and motor vehicle thefts, maintained average response times near 8.6 minutes amid rising call volume, and announced staffing increases including 18 hires and a new K‑9 bloodhound for search and rescue.
Chief Jason West presented the Rockville City Police Department’s annual update on Nov. 17, saying many crime categories are down year‑to‑date and the department has restored staffing after recent shortages.
The department reported a decline in assault offenses from 481 in 2023 to a lower figure in 2024 and 344 reported so far in 2025. Motor vehicle thefts—previously a prominent problem—fell from a 2024 peak of 258 to 114 year‑to‑date in 2025. Chief West said those declines…
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