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Vol 2 Issue 2 Final

The newsletter summarizes recent events within the 1st District of the Montgomery County Department of Police. It introduces the new Deputy Commander, Lt. Edward Pallas, and names Officer Mike McDannell as Officer of the Quarter. It also discusses community events hosted by the district, such as a softball game with a homeless coalition and the annual Police Adventure Camp for children. Several local businesses and the district's camp program received awards for their contributions.

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Vol 2 Issue 2 Final

The newsletter summarizes recent events within the 1st District of the Montgomery County Department of Police. It introduces the new Deputy Commander, Lt. Edward Pallas, and names Officer Mike McDannell as Officer of the Quarter. It also discusses community events hosted by the district, such as a softball game with a homeless coalition and the annual Police Adventure Camp for children. Several local businesses and the district's camp program received awards for their contributions.

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THE ROCK NEWSLETTER

Serving the 1st District of the Montgomery County Department of Police INSIDE THIS ISSUE Volume 2 Issue 2 November 2012

From the Commander


During the past few months, we have been planning to relocate to a new venue at 100 Edison Park Drive in Gaithersburg. The new location will allow police operations to be housed together for efficiency. The building is not quite ready for us yet, as the county is finalizing logistics for our space. We are therefore still operating from our current location until further notice. We will notify the public as soon as we know the date of the move. Rest assured that this transition will not affect any of our services. In the last two months, there has been an increase in residential burglary and thefts from vehicles in our district. Thieves enter homes when owners are away during the day or in the evening. Please secure your homes and turn on alarms when you leave. Lock your vehicles and remove all valuables from plain view. If you see suspicious activity, call police (301-279-8000) immediately. Remember to get the tag number and description of vehicles and their occupants. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday season. Commander James A. Fenner, Jr.

From the Commander ....... 1 New Deputy Commander . 1 Officer of the Quarter ....... 1 Station Happenings .......... 2 Awards ............................... 3 Word Search ...................... 3

New Deputy Commander


We welcome Lieutenant Edward Pallas to the 1st District team as a deputy commander. Before his recent promotion and transfer, Lt. Pallas was a longtime member of the 6th District Special Assignment Team and an instructor at the Leadership Institute of our police training academy. He has been with the department for 17 years. He earned an MS in management from the Johns Hopkins University and is currently pursuing a doctorate in organizational leadership.

Officer of the Quarter


CONTACT US Montgomery County Department of Police 1st District Station 1451 Seven Locks Rd. Rockville, MD 20854 240-773-6070 www.mymcpnews.com

Congratulations to Police Officer III Mike McDannell for receiving the 1st District Officer of the Quarter award. Officer McDannell has been a great team player and an effective mentor to less experienced officers, encouraging them to work harder and sharing his criminal enforcement skills. He has been extremely active in the community, producing citations and arrests far above average. Admirable leadership skills and a commendable work ethic make Officer McDannell an invaluable member of the 1st District team.

Station Happenings
Softball in the Park Police Adventure Camp

On October 23, the Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless (MCCH) and our officers played a friendly game of softball at David Skull Park in Rockville. The game, requested by MCCH, was a strategy to enhance relations between law enforcement and homeless men who use MCCH services. We hope to play basketball in the near future. Community Services Officer Michael Prather regularly visits the Gude Drive Mens Shelter in Rockville.

June 2012 marked the 5th anniversary of our annual Police Adventure Camp. As in previous years, campers participated in fun activities such as arts/crafts, sports, and lectures from various police personnel. The Crime and Punishment Museum in downtown Washington also allowed campers to tour the facility at no charge. We are grateful to the following local businesses for supporting the event: Target, The Fillmore of Silver Spring, Burger King of Veirs Mill Road, Chipotle Mexican Grill of Aspen Hill, and Giuseppe's Pizza of Rockville.

Graduation at the Ivymount School


The Ivymount School celebrated its commencement on June 7. Lawrence Anderson, the class speaker, expressed his gratitude to the school for giving him hope. As he said it, Im successful in life because of Ivymount. Now I see that good things can happen if you put your mind to it. Well, you cannot put a full life in a small box, so dream big and remember that nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying. The Ivymount is a non-profit school and outreach center that provides quality educational programs and therapeutic services to 4- to 21-years-olds with special needs. It was founded in 1961 and has been named twice by the U.S. Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. The director of finance and administration, Lee Oppenheim, represents the school on the 1st District advisory board.

2012 National Night Out


On August 7th, we celebrated the annual National Night Out (NNO) at the Stoney Mill Shopping Center. Activities included the moon bounce, refreshments, and Apple Dumpling the Clown. Thanks to the following local businesses for supporting the event: Target of Rockville and Wheaton, Burger King of Veirs Mill Road, and Sams Club of Gaithersburg. Celebrated across the country, the NNO campaign involves local events that engage communities in preventing crime and drug abuse. The campaign also promotes police-community partnerships and promotes a neighborhood spirit.
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Awards
National Association of Counties Achievement Award
The 1st Districts Police Adventure Camp received the 2012 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award for its work with children and youth. Started in 1970, the noncompetitive award program recognizes innovative county government programs that improve service delivery, achieve greater cost efficiency, provide finer customer service, and help develop a better-trained workforce. This years recipients represent 99 of the approximately 3,143 counties or county equivalents in the country. Three Maryland counties were among the recipients: Baltimore, Howard, and Montgomery.

Governors Award
Target of Rockville and Wheaton received an award from the Maryland Community Crime Prevention Institute for their outstanding efforts in proactive crime prevention. Both stores have provided resources for our National Night Out, Shop with a Cop, and the Police Adventure Camp. Award recipients will be recognized at the 33rd Annual Governor's Crime Prevention Awards Ceremony in Glen Burnie on December 4.

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Edited by Annette Luyegu


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