Does living and serving in Montgomery County qualify me for the law enforcement officer subtraction? What is Montgomery county's crime rate compared to the state of MD?

[TeresaM]

Law enforcement officers can claim an income tax subtraction modification for the first $5,000 of income earned if:

1.) The law enforcement officer resides and works in the same political subdivision; and
2.) The crime rate in the political subdivision exceeds the State's crime rate.

Please see FAQ 29 on the Maryland tax site that lists the areas which qualify.