News Release COG Strongly Supports FCC Move to Develop Mandatory Rules Governing Support for 9-1-1 Service January 10, 2013 The FCC concluded that the failure of Verizon and other telephone companies to provide sufficient, dependable back-up power and their failure to adequately...
News Release Report Examines Verizon 9-1-1 Service Gaps, Proposes Recommendations November 14, 2012 The COG Board was briefed on findings and recommendations in a draft report on Verizon 9-1-1 service gaps during and following the June 29, 2012 Derecho storm....
News Highlight Area Leaders, Experts Meet in Silver Spring for Conference on Preventing and Eliminating Gangs September 28, 2012 The Metropolitan Washington Gang Conference brought together local and national gang experts, elected officials, law enforcement officers, and youth advocates.
News Release National Drug Take Back Day Highlights Chance to Clean Up Region's Water September 27, 2012 Several locations throughout metropolitan Washington are accepting drug "take backs" this Saturday, September 29, to encourage proper disposal of medications.
News Release Crime Continues to Decline in Metropolitan Washington September 12, 2012 In 2011, violent crime dropped by 9.7 percent in 2011 while property crime declined by 5.8 percent.