Rockville City Police Department

07/31/2026

🎒👕 Help Local Students Start the School Year Ready to Learn! 👟🧦

The Rockville City Police Department is proud to partner with Rockville Town Center Village and West Rockville Connects Village for the Clothes for Kids Drive, benefiting the Beall Elementary School Health Room.

From August 1 through September 15, we are collecting new clothing items to help students in need throughout the school year.

Requested Donations:
🩲 New girls' and boys' underwear (all sizes)
👖 New girls' and boys' pants (all sizes)
🧦 New girls' and boys' socks (all sizes)

📍 Donation Drop-Off Locations:
• Rockville City Police Department Lobby
• Beall Elementary School

Your generosity helps ensure local students have access to essential clothing so they can come to school feeling comfortable, confident, and ready to learn.

Thank you to our partners, Rockville Town Center Village and West Rockville Connects Village, and to everyone who donates to support the children and families in our community.

Together, we can make a meaningful difference one donation at a time!

07/29/2026

🎥 Take a look inside the Rockville City Police Department!

Curious about what we do and how we serve our community? Watch our new Police Education Program highlight video here: https://youtu.be/rZJY3e3vHgo.

Our annual Police Education Program gives members of our community a firsthand look at the many responsibilities of the Rockville City Police Department, providing an inside perspective on our operations, specialized units, training, and the dedicated men and women who serve the City of Rockville each day.

"Our Police Education Program is an additional opportunity to build lasting relationships with our community through transparency, education, and engagement. We appreciate the commitment of everyone who participated in this eight-week program, and it was truly our pleasure to serve all of you. We look forward to welcoming another outstanding class in the future." — Chief Jason L. West

The Police Education Program is designed to increase community awar...

07/28/2026

🚔 Just One Week Until National Night Out! 🎉

We're just one week away from National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, and we can't wait to spend the evening with our amazing Rockville community!

National Night Out is a wonderful opportunity to connect with neighbors, strengthen partnerships, and build lasting relationships between the Rockville City Police Department and the communities we proudly serve.

We look forward to visiting all of the neighborhoods participating in this year's event. Come out, meet your officers, enjoy time with family, friends, and neighbors, and help us celebrate the strong community partnerships that make Rockville such a special place.

📅 Tuesday, August 4, 2026

We'll see you there!

07/27/2026

👮 Welcome Officer Steven Cruz! 👮

Today, Officer Steven Cruz was officially sworn in as a member of the Rockville City Police Department by Mayor Monique Ashton, surrounded by members of the RCPD family.

Officer Cruz recently graduated from the Montgomery County Police Academy and is now beginning the next chapter of his law enforcement career serving the Rockville community.

We’re proud to welcome Officer Cruz aboard and wish him continued success as he begins working patrol throughout the City of Rockville.

If you see Officer Cruz out and about, be sure to say hello and welcome him to the community!

Welcome to RCPD, Officer Cruz!

07/23/2026

🎓 Congratulations, Officer Steven Cruz! 👏

The Rockville City Police Department is proud to congratulate Officer Steven Cruz on his graduation from the Montgomery County Police Academy, Session 80!

With the academy behind him, Officer Cruz will now begin a 12-week Field Training Program, where he will work alongside experienced Field Training Officers to refine his skills and apply what he has learned in the classroom to serving our community.

We congratulate Officer Cruz and all of his Session 80 classmates on a job well done and wish each of them continued success as they begin the next phase of their training and careers in law enforcement.

Congratulations, Officer Cruz! We’re excited to have you back at RCPD and serving the Rockville community! 🚔

07/23/2026

Congratulations to the graduates of the Rockville City Police Department's Police Education Program!

Thank you for your time, commitment, and dedication to learning more about how the Rockville City Police Department serves our community. Your willingness to engage with our officers and gain a deeper understanding of our operations, responsibilities, and mission helps strengthen the partnership between our department and the community we proudly serve.

We appreciate your participation and hope this experience provided valuable insight into the work we do every day. Thank you for investing your time with us and for your continued support of the Rockville City Police Department. Congratulations on successfully completing the Police Education Program!

Deputy Chief Barry Dufek expressed his enthusiasm for the future of the initiative, stating, "This inaugural Police Education Program marks the beginning of what we hope will become a lasting tradition in Rockville. We were thrilled with the engagement and enthusiasm of this first class and are excited to continue building stronger relationships with our community through future programs. We already look forward to welcoming our next class this fall and many more in the years ahead."

07/17/2026

Congratulations once again to all of our newly promoted members of the Rockville City Police Department!

Earlier this week, we had the honor of recognizing the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our newly promoted members during our promotional ceremony. Their leadership and service have earned them this well-deserved achievement, and we are excited to see the positive impact they will make in their new roles.

Please join us in celebrating their accomplishments and wishing them continued success as they begin this next chapter of service to the Rockville community.

🎥 Take a look back at the highlights from our promotional ceremony in the recap video below!

The Rockville City Police Department proudly hosted a promotion cer...

07/06/2026

Update: The light are currently in working order!

🚦 Traffic Advisory 🚦

The traffic signals at the intersection of Rockville Pike, Veirs Mill Road, and East Jefferson Street are currently out.

Rockville City Police officers are on scene directing and monitoring traffic. Please expect delays, especially during the morning rush hour, and consider using alternate routes if possible.

07/01/2026

🐾 Community connections are always a great part of our day!

Dare, our friendly bloodhound, and his handler, Cpl. Shieder, had a wonderful time visiting the amazing team at SERVPRO of Rockville-Olney. Thank you for the warm welcome and for taking the time to meet one of RCPD's four-legged officers!

We always enjoy opportunities to connect with our community, build relationships, and share a few smiles along the way. If you see Dare and our officers out and about, don't hesitate to stop and say hello—we're always happy to meet the people who make Rockville such a great place to live and work! 💙🐶