Montgomery County Police Headquarters, a part of the Montgomery County Department of Police, serves the residents of Maryland. The Montgomery County Department of Police evaluates and improves public safety and maintains respect for individual rights and human dignity. It helps to safeguard life and property, as well as preserve peace in the city. The Montgomery County Department of Police also prevents and detects crime, enforces law and protects the rights of citizens. The department works in partnership with the community to identify and resolve issues that impact public safety. It operates traffic, internal affairs, media services, stress management, and legal and labor relations divisions.