Tuesday, June 7, 2011

PGPD District IV Hosts Community Walk in Oxon Hill

Prince George’s County, Maryland…District IV Commander, Major James A. Harper and the District IV COPS Office joined community leaders for a “Community Walk” Friday evening in the Glassmanor neighborhood of Oxon Hill. The “Community Walk” was designed to maintain open dialogue between the community and the police department, and was an opportunity for District IV Command Staff to discuss the community’s concerns around crime and neighborhood safety.

District IV COPS officers shared information with resident’s in the neighborhood about the “Summer Crime Initiative” as well as handing out information and educating the community on crime prevention and safety tips.

“We had another great turnout for this event. I can’t stress enough how important it is to have such a strong relationship between the community and the Police Department. This is a great way to talk directly to citizens about their concerns and I love getting to personally meet and greet citizens who are excited about working together as a team,” said Major James Harper.

For more information, call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Press Information Office at (301) 772-4710.

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