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Montgomery County police roll out new patches, urge residents to report crimes
Summary
Montgomery County Police spokesperson Carlos Cortés explained new uniform patches and identifying features meant to reduce confusion with other local agencies and impersonators, urged residents to call 9‑1‑1 for emergencies and 301‑279‑8000 for nonemergencies, and clarified the county force does not enforce federal immigration laws.
Montgomery County Police spokesperson Carlos Cortés described a recent change to officers’ uniforms intended to help residents distinguish county police from other local and federal law enforcement, and he urged community members to report crimes to the appropriate number.
Carlos Cortés told host Marcela Rodríguez Villagrán that the department has produced an informational video and updated patches to reduce confusion between multiple agencies operating in Montgomery County. "A nosotros no nos interesa su estatus migratorio, de dónde usted vino, ni nada por el estilo," Cortés said, urging people to call police when crimes occur so investigations can proceed.
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