The following information was sent to us by Montgomery County Police:

In a continuing effort to connect to the community via technology, the Montgomery County Department of Police has launched the Community Alert System.  The Community Alert System is part of the County’s Alert Montgomery program.  The Montgomery County Police will send messages via email and/or text messages to cell phones, pagers, smart phones in regards to a variety of police issues to include crime trends, critical incidents, missing persons and more.

The Alert Montgomery System has many selectable alert groups to include the Montgomery County Public Schools, Parks, Montgomery College, Municipalities, as well as traffic and weather alerts.

The following information was sent to us by Karen Falcon:

Montgomery County’s Department of Liquor Control (DLC) has partnered with industry leader Diageo to develop and print 2012 identification (ID) checking calendars for distribution to every establishment in the County with a liquor license to help ensure that underage patrons cannot buy alcohol.