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The third reason to attend next Tuesday’s National Night Out – great food! For example, at Duvall Field, the Boy Scouts will be grilling hot dogs for sale, and we’ll have snacks and soft drinks. There will be also someone giving away FREE snow cones and popcorns. There will be an ice-cream social at the Berwyn location. It should be a great evening and a great chance to meet your neighbors and get to know your local police officers!
More than 16,000 communities nationwide will host National Night Out events on Tuesday, Aug. 1st, hoping to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, and neighborhood friends and send a message to criminals letting them know that their neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. In College Park, the National Night Out will take place at several locations throughout the city. Please learn more about this year’s National Night Out here on City’s website: https://www.collegeparkmd.gov/nno
The second reason to attend next Tuesday’s National Night Out is that there will be fun activities for kids of all ages! We’re expecting activities, such as an ice cream social, snacks, a moon bounce, face painting, snow cones, other activities, and a visit from our local fire department! And while you’re there, you can learn how to protect your child with a child identification kit to help the police know who your child is if he or she gets lost.
More than 16,000 communities nationwide will host National Night Out events on Tuesday, Aug. 1st, hoping to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, and neighborhood friends and send a message to criminals letting them know that their neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. In College Park, the National Night Out will take place at several locations throughout the city. Please learn more about this year’s National Night Out here on City’s website: https://www.collegeparkmd.gov/nno
The annual Community Public Safety event, “the National Night Out,” will be back this year – on Tuesday, August 1st .
More than 16,000 communities nationwide will host National Night Out events on Tuesday, Aug. 1st, hoping to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, and neighborhood friends and send a message to criminals letting them know that their neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. In College Park, the National Night Out will take place at several locations throughout the city. Please learn more about this year’s National Night Out here on City’s website: https://www.collegeparkmd.gov/nno
Tomorrow evening at 7:30 pm, join City Elected Officials, Police, Department of Public Services staff, and your neighbors from all around the City, for an informative monthly community meeting. This community meeting will discuss City-wide crime statistics, recent incidents of public interest, neighborhood watch tips, and special public safety-related topics.
This meeting will focus on discussing and reviewing current crime trends and prevention. Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/96024845217 .
The Prince George’s County Police Department is looking for residents to participate in its Community Police Academy Session #48, which will run from March 20, 2023 – June 6, 2023, 6:00 – 9:00 PM (Monday Evenings), at 8801 Police Plaza 2nd Floor, Multipurpose Room, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772
This training opportunity allows residents to become familiar with the Prince George’s County Police Department and provides exposure to officer-related training such as investigative procedures, citizen/police interaction, crime scene investigations, less lethal weapons, judgment enhancement training, narcotics and much more.
To participate in the training program, participants must be nominated by a law enforcement officer and approved by the Division Commander or Civilian Manager. Nomination forms and instructions may be obtained at any of the eight Division Stations. You may want to reach out to College Park’s Community Police Officer, Erol Lobin, at ealobin@co.pg.md.us
The class will not be held on the following dates:
- Monday, May 29, 2023 – (Memorial Day)
- Monday, June 19, 2023 – (Juneteenth)
For more information, contact your local police division or Sergeant Erica Johnson at (301) 516-5396 or via e-mail: ELJohnson@co.pg.md.us
Sessions will be held in person unless CDC guidelines dictate otherwise
RSVP Deadline: C.O.B – Friday, March 4, 2023
Ahead of New Year’s Day, the PGPD has posted signs on Rhode Island Avenue reminding residents about illegal fireworks.
According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, the nation saw a large increase in people being hurt and killed by fireworks last year. Many municipalities cancelled July 4th public fireworks displays during the COVID- 19 pandemic, which may have spurred consumers to use fireworks on their own.
“These tragic deaths and injuries are reminders of just how dangerous fireworks can be,” said CPSC Acting Chairman Robert Adler. “Consumers should enjoy professional fireworks displays from a distance, and be extra vigilant when using consumer-type fireworks.”
A new report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) finds a 50 percent increase in deaths and injuries from fireworks-related incidents in 2020, compared to 2019.
At least 18 people died from fireworks-related incidents in 2020, compared to 12 reported for the previous year.
About 15,600 people were treated in hospital emergency departments for fireworks injuries in 2020. There were about 10,000 ER-treated fireworks injuries in 2019.
Prince George’s County is doing a national search for the next Chief of Police. They are seeking input from the community to assist with the recruitment of the next Chief. Your responses to this survey will help identify key characteristics, skills, traits, and issues to consider.
The culture of the department starts at the top, and that is why the hiring process for a new Police Chief is so important. Changes are needed, and here is a way for you to be involved. Take a few minutes to complete the survey from the County Executive about what you would like to see in a new Chief of Police. Take the survey HERE.
All results must be submitted by August 17.