Maxwell C. Uy
Sheriff
Montgomery County, Maryland

The Sheriff’s Office is the oldest law enforcement agency in Montgomery County, Maryland having been established in July of 1777. The Maryland Constitution provides that the Sheriff be elected every four years and the Office comes under the Judicial Branch of Government. The Sheriff is, therefore, a State Constitutional Officer who functions autonomously from the Legislative and Executive branches of government.

Sheriff Maxwell C. Uy was initially elected as Montgomery County’s 62nd Sheriff on November 8, 2022. He officially began his term on December 1, 2022. Sheriff Uy is the first Asian-American to hold the Office of Montgomery County Sheriff.

Public Safety Agencies

• Montgomery County Police
• Chevy Chase Village Police
• Rockville City Police
• Gaithersburg City Police
• Takoma Park Police

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Accreditation Public Comment Portal

The Montgomery County Maryland Sheriff's Office is an accredited law enforcement agency through CALEA (the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies). Our Office has voluntarily committed to this independent review process. The accreditation process is designed to ensure that a law enforcement agency is adhering to the most contemporary and up to date best practices with regard to policy and procedures.

The purpose of this public portal is to receive comments regarding an agency's compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns. The overall intent of the accreditation process is to provide the participating agency with information to support continuous improvement, as well as foster the pursuit of professional excellence. For more information please visit the public comment portal for the Sheriff’s Office.