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Putting the Heat on Cold Cases
The MCCAAA welcomes Detective Steven Smugeresky to our meeting on January 16 at 7 PM at the Public Service Training Academy, 9751 Snouffer School Road, Gaithersburg.
Solving cold cases requires a meticulous blend of
persistence, innovation, and collaboration. Investigators begin by re-examining old evidence with modern forensic techniques, such as DNA analysis and genetic genealogy, while revisiting witness statements and re-contacting families for new leads. Technological advances, like crime scene reconstruction and data mining, often uncover previously overlooked details. Collaboration with specialized experts and public appeals further aids the process, generating fresh insights. Each case demands patience, empathy, and dedication to uncover the truth and deliver long-overdue justice.
Detective Smugeresky is a distinguished member of the Montgomery County Police Department with over two decades of dedicated service. He is a key figure in the Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit, where his expertise and relentless pursuit of justice have resolved some of the county's most challenging cases.
His accolades speak volumes, including the Medal of Merit from the Metropolitan Police Department and the Chief’s Award from Montgomery County Police. Beyond his investigative prowess, Detective Smugeresky is a respected educator and speaker, having presented at prestigious conferences like the American Academy of Forensic Science and the International Symposium on Human Identification.
Detective Smugeresky, a sworn Montgomery County Police Officer since 2002, is a cornerstone of the Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit. With over 19 years in patrol-based units, he brings unparalleled expertise to his current role. As Co-Coordinator of the Peer Support Team, a Field Training Officer, and a Maryland Police Training Commission Certified Instructor, his influence extends across the department.
An accomplished genealogist with over a decade of self-taught experience, he leverages his skills to unearth critical links in cold cases. He holds certifications in homicide, death, CDS, and gang investigations, solidifying his status as a versatile and committed investigator.
The MCCAAA has created this initiative to give a care package to each officer in the Montgomery County Police Department. Using our donations we purchase items that officers may need in their day to day work, pack bags and drop them off to the officers at their district stations. So far we have given over 200 officers a care package including the Germantown and Bethesda districts. If you would like to participate in this program, please Contact Us.
The Montgomery County, Maryland Citizen Academy (CA) began in 1994 and is an extension of the Department's community policing efforts. Citizen Academy participants learn how the police department works, and gain a better understanding of what the department does and what is required for police officers to effectively perform their duties.
The Montgomery County Citizen Academy Alumni Association (MCCAAA) is for graduates of the Citizen Academy and holds monthly meetings with speakers on subjects relating to public safety in Montgomery County, Maryland. MCCAAA is a 501 (c)(3) organization, which means it is a charitable organization, eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
MCCAAA holds monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month, from September through May. Meetings take place at the Public Service Training Academy, 9751 Snouffer School Road, Gaithersburg. All meetings begin at 7 pm unless otherwise noted. There are no meetings during the summer.
If for any reason Montgomery County Public School evening activities are cancelled, the MCCAAA meeting for that evening is cancelled.
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