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Posted on: January 10, 2017

[ARCHIVED] COUNCIL CHAIR DERRICK L. DAVIS ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING FBI ARRESTS

The Prince George’s County Council is deeply concerned about the troubling news that continues to unfold following arrests made by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the raid last week of the offices of the Prince George’s County Board of License Commissioners.

Any allegation of illegal behavior by public servants is unacceptable and disappointing, and the County Council remains committed to working to ensure that every aspect of County Government operates ethically and with a zero tolerance for corruption of any kind.

The citizens of Prince George’s County deserve government they can trust and officials that operate with the utmost integrity.

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