Earlier this year, the Anne Arundel County Police Department rolled out a new patrol shift schedule requiring officers to work longer hours for fewer days in a row. The move, they said, would benefit ...

When Washington Township police officers had the idea more than a year ago to work longer shifts, Chief Jason Montgomery was all ears. Since January 2024, Montgomery has been scheduling officers for ...

The Anne Arundel County Police Department (AACOPD) has launched its new 12-hour patrol shift schedule with the goal of prioritizing officer wellness, improving work-life balance and enhancing the ...

Anne Arundel County police began a 12‑hour patrol shift schedule in January to improve work‑life balance, but leaders and the union say it’s too early to know whether the change is delivering clear ...