Is it true that we should only call 9-1-1 when we have a true “life or death” emergency? Should we also call 9-1-1 if we see suspicious activity? What to expect when we call 9-1-1? When it comes to public safety, “When to Call 9-1-1?” is probably one of the most frequently asked questions our […]
Community Public Safety Zoom Meeting Monday, April 11 @ 7:30 p.m. Featured Presentation will be : Det. Ryan Minnich, Detective, Financial Crimes Unit, Cyber Crime and Pawn Det. Minnich will speak on ways to protect yourself from Financial Crimes, and steps to take should you become a victim
At next week’s meeting, the UMPD Chief Mitchell will brief the City Council about the live monitoring of cameras in the City. The UMPD has, in the past, monitored in real-time eighteen (18) CCTV security cameras in Old Town and three (3) on Route 1 between Lakeland and Berwyn House Roads for a total of […]
Yesterday, at approximately 11:00 am, PGPD officers responded to the 9300 block of Cherry Hill Road for a welfare check. When officers arrived, they located a victim inside of her apartment unresponsive suffering from trauma. She was pronounced dead on the scene. The Seven Springs apartment complex is located in an unincorporated area of Prince […]
Please join your neighbors, police officers, and elected officials to discuss the latest crime trends in the community and the prevention tips. This month’s presentation will be led by Lt. Aaron L. Smith, Chief Pilot/Commander, Prince George’s County Police Aviation Section. PGPD’s aviation services commonly use aircraft for ground support, search and rescue, high-speed car […]
Please join your neighbors, police officers, and elected officials to discuss the latest auto theft trends in the community and the prevention tips. This month, Prince George’s County Police Detective Flax will lead the discussion. There will be opportunities to ask questions to the police officers who work hard to keep our neighborhood safe! Monday, […]
Many residents express growing concern over excessive vehicle noise and car racing on residential streets. Since the COVID-19 lockdowns, an uptick in racing, street takeovers, burnouts, sideshows, and modified vehicle exhaust systems have caused College Park and many local communities to scramble to address this. The excessive loud noise from these speeding cars has been […]
This 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. Today’s meeting will focus on a discussion […]
Public Safety Committee Meetings Monday, November 8, 2021 | Virtual. | 7:30 p.m. Please 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 meeting takes place every second Monday of the month via zoom. Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/96168994626. This community meeting […]
1. Grandparent Scam – The caller pretends to be a grandchild who has been arrested and needs bail money. Hang Up! It’s a scam. • If you are concerned, call your family member. 2. Publisher’s Clearinghouse Scam – You’ve won millions, but have to pay taxes first. Hang Up! It’s a scam. • Publisher Clearinghouse […]
Lately, there has been an uptick in the theft of car tires/wheel rims in the area. The police are advising us to follow these tips to prevent such thefts. Buy Lug Nut Locks This solution involves replacing one of the lug nuts on each wheel with a lock, which requires a special tool to remove. […]
This slogan has become so commonplace that many of us ignore it, but the most effective thing a resident can do to help prevent crime and assist police is to report suspicious and criminal activity to 9-1-1. As soon as any crime is discovered or when any suspicious activity is observed (i.e. someone testing car […]
A big THANK YOU to all who attended yesterday’s National Night Out event at Duvall Field. The turnout was great, despite the cautions many took during this pandemic situation. In addition to our Police / Public Safety officials, several communities and business organizations attended the event. Please continue to get involved with the Neighborhood Watch […]
The fifth and final reason to attend TODAY’s National Night Out is to take a stand against crime and let criminals know that our neighborhood is organized against crime. National Night Out is all about building support and increasing participation in local anti-crime efforts, strengthening neighborhood spirit, and improving relationships between the police department and local residents. […]
The third reason to attend next Tuesday’s National Night Out – great food! 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. It should be a great evening and a great chance to meet your […]
Dr. Fazlul Kabir is a six-term City Council Member of the City of College Park District 1.