PGPD's new Email Address for reporting suspicious Terrorist activity

Due to the recent events, the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homeland Security Intelligence Unit is urging County residents to remain vigilant in their awareness of possible terrorist activity.  Now more than ever, it is important to report suspicious activity or behavior to: Police_HomelandSecurity@co.pg.md.us

                                                Remember…….. If you See Something; Say Something!

PGPD Promotes a Safe Cinco de Mayo Holiday

Press Release - PGPD Promotes a Safe Cinco de Mayo Holiday

Prince George’s County Police Sponsor Six Houses for 23rd Annual Christmas in April

Prince George’s County, Maryland… The Prince George’s County Police Department announces the huge success of the 23^rd Annual Christmas in April program that occurred Saturday in various locations throughout the County.

Christmas in April, is a nonprofit organization that repairs homes for low-income and disabled homeowners at no cost to them.  Since 1989, members of the police department have volunteered to help rebuild and repair homes in their community. This year six homes were identified and sponsored by the program.  Over one hundred sworn and civilian personnel volunteered their time and services to conduct repairs on these homes.  The volunteers worked on the homes located in College Park, Upper Marlboro, Palmer Park, Oxon Hill, Clinton and Beltsville.

“Every year the police department works closely with community members to identify citizens who may need a helping hand in performing small repairs to their homes and property”, said Chief Mark Magaw.  “I am grateful to those who take time from their busy lives to participate in this program, it means so much to the community.  It’s equally gratifying to the volunteers who participated”, added Chief Magaw.

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

Fallen Hero Officer Alfred W. Steinat (05/02/63)

Alfred W. Steinat

 Let us pause to remember our Fallen Hero, Officer Alfred W. Steinat, lost this day in 1963 while interviewing a theft suspect in David Sector.

       Ofc. Steinat was born on July 5, 1936.  He joined the Prince George's County Police Department on May 16, 1962 after serving with honor and distinction in the United States Marine Corps.  Upon completion of his Academy training, Ofc. Steinat was assigned to the Upper Marlboro Station and subsequently reassigned to the new Bowie Station.

       Shortly after midnight on the morning of May 2, 1963, Ofc. Steinat responded to a theft complaint at a service station on Route 301 in Bowie, Maryland.  After interviewing the complainant, he left the scene to canvass the area for the suspect.  Approximately one hour later, an Anne Arundel County police officer observed Ofc. Steinat's police vehicle on the northbound shoulder of Route 3 near the Prince George's County/ Anne Arundel County border.  The officer proceeded to check the area at which point he discovered Ofc. Steinat lying in the nearby woodline suffering from a fatal gunshot wound to his back.  Subsequent investigation revealed that Ofc. Steinat had located the theft suspect.  While being interviewed in the police vehicle, the suspect produced a handgun and shot the officer.  Despite being wounded, Ofc. Steinat pursued the suspect a short distance before collapsing and succumbing to his injuries.

       Ofc. Steinat served the Prince George's County Police Department for one year and was the third member of this Agency to make the Ultimate Sacrifice.  He was the fourth law enforcement officer to give his life while serving this Profession within Prince George's County, Maryland.

       At the time of his death, Officer Alfred W. Steinat was 26 years old and survived by his wife and four children.