Office of the Chief - Media & Public Information Office

The Media & Public Information Office is not the custodian of public records and does not manage MPIA requests or incident reports.
 
To submit an MPIA request or to obtain a copy of an incident report through the Records Division, please click here.


Shiera Goff, Director
Main Number: 240-773-5030
Email: MCPD_PIO@montgomerycountymd.gov

MISSION
To establish and maintain solid and ethical relationships with media for accurate, timely release of information and to communicate consistently with the community by providing timely and relevant information regarding incidents that may have short or long-term impacts on the community. Our office provides information through traditional media relations tools such as news releases, news conferences, public services announcements and media alerts, as well as social media and video.

WHAT WE DO
The Montgomery County Police Department Media & Public Information Office is the primary point of contact for all police-related news media inquiries.
The Media & Public Information Office manages all media and public relations regarding police related matters.  On behalf of the Chief of Police, the Public Information Officer (PIO) serves as the official spokesperson for the department.

Members of the media can contact the Media & Public Information Office by emailing MCPD_PIO@montgomerycountymd.gov