Montgomery County police show new uniform identifiers and urge immigrant residents to verify officers via non‑emergency line

At the county police headquarters, Captain Katy Estrada outlined ways community members can verify whether someone is a Montgomery County police officer: visible uniform patches reading 'Police' and 'Montgomery County Maryland,' a name and badge number on the uniform, and a new patch on officers' vests that identifies county service.

"Cada oficial en su uniforme tiene 2 parches, que dice, Police y Montgomery County Maryland," Estrada said, and added that officers also display a name and identification number. She encouraged residents uncertain about an officer's affiliation to call the non‑emergency line at 301‑279‑8000 to speak with an operator.

The segment reiterated a message to immigrant communities: Estrada said residents should not be afraid to ask questions and that the department seeks transparency and to strengthen community relations. The broadcast showed the old and new patches to illustrate the change.

No formal policy change or vote was announced on air; the segment functioned as a community‑information briefing.