Mother of 21-Year-Old Killed by Police Speaks Out
Rhonda LeRoux speaks at a press conference with the Silver Spring Justice Coalition (SSJC). Via SSJC Facebook page.
Rhonda LeRoux says Montgomery County Police failed to de-escalate the situation that ended in officers fatally shooting her son, 21-year-old Ryan LeRoux.
LeRoux was killed by Montgomery County Police (MCPD) officers July 16. Police said they were called to a Gaithersburg McDonald’s for a report that LeRoux was in the drive-thru refusing to pay for his food or leave. Police said a responding officer approached his car and immediately saw a handgun in the passenger seat next to LeRoux.
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Police Audit Recommendations Address Mental Health Response, Use of Force, Training
Montgomery County leaders released recommendations from a preliminary audit of the county police department (MCPD) during a press conference Wednesday.
County Executive Marc Elrich commissioned the independent audit as part of the Reimagining Public Safety initiative he launched in 2020. It aims to improve public safety in the county with an emphasis on equity.
The audit was conducted by the non-profit consultant Effective Law Enforcement For All, Inc. (ELE4A). Recommendations address areas including police mental health response, use of force, internal affairs, early warning and intervention system for officers, education and training, recruitment and hiring.
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