PGPD to Host Suitland Community Day 2010

Prince George's County, Maryland… As a part of the ongoing efforts to foster positive partnerships between the police, citizens and local businesses, the Prince George’s County Police Department’s District III COPS office, working in partnership with the MISR Shrine Temple, and members of the Suitland Civic Association, will host Suitland Day this Saturday at Drew Freeman Middle School.
    
Suitland Day 2010 will consist of various activities and entertainment to include informative sessions on Department sponsored youth programs, appearances by the Department’s Rhythm in Blues jazz band, Motorcycle unit, K-9 unit, and Aviation unit.  Free health care screenings will be provided by the Health Department.  The objective of this event is to create a cohesive and fun day in an effort to promote open dialog amongst the various cultures in Suitland and its Police COPS officers.


Who:     Prince George’s County Executive, Jack B. Johnson
             Prince George’s County Police Chief, Roberto L. Hylton
             Prince George’s County Police, District III COPS
             Suitland Civic Association President, Ms. Elsie Jacobs

When:    Saturday, May 8, 2010

Time:     9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where:  Drew Freeman Middle School (Front grounds area)
             2600 Brooks Drive
             Suitland, Maryland 20746

Members of the media are encouraged to attend.  For more information, contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s District III COPS unit at (301) 772-4920 or the Public Affairs Division at (301) 772-4710.