Ground broken to replace crumbling police memorial - Friday, July 15, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | July 15, 2022 [Web version](   [Ground is broken on new memorial for fallen DC cops]( "Take a look, it's crumbling, the day that my wife and I came here, it was full of leaves, the stench was terrible, you can see the whole thing is falling apart." [READ MORE](   [Motorcyclist dies after crashing into Montgomery Co. police car on ICC]( The speeding motorcyclist struck the back of a patrol car and was thrown from the motorcycle. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Did you miss our Zero Trust Cyber Exchange?]( No worries! We've got you covered with on-demand sessions and articles featuring OMB, CISA, the Air Force, the Navy, NSA, FDIC, NARA and NASA. Get insights and tips from federal and industry cyber leaders.   [Maryland primary election results may take longer than some expect]( It may be weeks before Maryland's July 19 primary election results are tabulated and certified. The issue: the growing popularity of voting by mail coupled with Maryland's singular law on when and how mail-in ballots are handled. [READ MORE](   [From WTOP's Election Desk: Primary day coming in Md.]( With the primary set for Tuesday, the race for Montgomery County executive is tightening. And a new poll out finds a political generation gap. [READ MORE](   Insight by Google [Public cloud offers agencies an accelerated path to improving their cyber posture]( MK Palmore, the director of the Office of the chief information security officer at Google Cloud, said agencies can increase their cyber visibility through a shared security model.   [Watchdog says Secret Service deleted Jan. 6 text messages]( The erasure came after a government watchdog office requested records of electronic communications between the agents as part of its probe into events surrounding the Jan. 6 attack. [READ MORE](   [Bowser administration provides active-shooter training for DC's nightlife venues]( "When you give people options on what they can do and what to be on the lookout for, it does empower them and creates a sense of community so we're all acting in concert." [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Heading to the beach this weekend? You'll need this!]( Before you grab your sunscreen and hit the road, be sure to check out WTOP's beach traffic and weather resource for smooth sailing! Brought to you by Maryland Transportation Authority.   [School Zone: What to know about AP African American studies pilot course]( Nearly 60 educators this week attended a four-day seminar at Howard University to discuss course concepts and best teaching practices. [READ MORE](   [Podcast: Droves of area teachers reach their breaking point]( Your children's favorite teachers may not be there when they return from summer break. The D.C. area is hemorrhaging educators as hundreds leave. 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