Office of the Chief
The Office of the Chief is responsible for the overall management, direction, planning, and coordination of all Montgomery County Department of Police programs and operations. The Chief is responsible for administering the Department in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and ensuring that organizational objectives are met. The Media & Public Information Office (PIO) and the Legal and Labor Relations Division (LLRD) report directly to the Office of the Chief.
Message from the Chief
On behalf of the officers and professional staff of the Montgomery County Department of Police, I welcome you to our website. I hope the information provided here will be useful and promote a stronger relationship between the community and our agency.
Our Department is committed to going beyond responding to calls for service. We want to engage our community in various ways and create partnerships with all our residents to provide the best service, make our community safer, and reduce crime.
The sworn and professional staff of the Montgomery County Department of Police care about the communities they serve. Our goal is to build solid relationships with the residents, schools, faith communities, and business owners. We believe that when police officers and community members take the time to know each other, trust grows and is nurtured. Working together, we can strengthen our neighborhoods and create safe and inclusive communities by preventing and deterring crime.
We are an agency dedicated to public safety and strongly committed to service within our communities. It is an honor to serve as the Chief of Police for Montgomery County. I appreciate your interest in the Montgomery County Department of Police.
Marc R. Yamada
Chief of Police
Strategic Plan
The plan outlines a clear and forward‑looking framework for the next five years, reaffirming our commitment to public safety, accountability, transparency, and partnership with our community. It strengthens our focus across seven strategic priorities: Public Safety, Organization, Communication, Health and Wellness, Workforce Development, Technology, and Youth Engagement. Each section includes actionable objectives, implementation timelines, and the responsible bureaus to ensure accountability and progress.
This plan reinforces our dedication to racial equity and social justice, integrates data-driven decision-making, and emphasizes the importance of officer wellness, modern technology, and meaningful community relationships. It also reflects our continued commitment to maintaining CALEA accreditation and aligning with best practices in modern policing.
As a living document, the Strategic Plan will be reviewed bi-annually to ensure it remains responsive to evolving needs, emerging trends, and community expectations. Chief Yamada’s ongoing leadership will ensure the implementation phase and advance the initiatives outlined.
Chief Marc R. Yamada
Montgomery County Police Department
100 Edison Park Drive, 3rd floor
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
