MCPD recognized that there was significant distrust between their department and the Hispanic community. This caused a detrimental impact on the effectiveness in responding to crime and community issues. Ms. Kling conducts outreach to more than 170.000 Hispanics who live and work in Montgomery County. Maryland. She is instrumental in supporting the Hispanic community. particularly newly arrived immigrants who face challenges in assimilating to a new culture. language. and legal system. Thanks to her outstanding work. people are less fearful about reporting crimes that have been committed against them or that they have witnessed. These efforts have had a significant impact on individual and public safety in Montgomery County.
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