PGPD 2nd Annual “IRON TEAM” Endurance Competition

Prince George's County, Maryland …The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Special Operations Division will be hosting their 2nd annual “IRON TEAM” Endurance Competition at Supplee Park in Laurel, Maryland.

The Iron Team Endurance Competition is an invitation to all law enforcement agencies, military and fire personnel to compete mentally and physically in various exercises that will test their endurance, strength, and cardiovascular abilities. Each 4-person team will endure a 2.5 mile trail run, 25-yard equipment carry, 25-yard pole carry, 35-yard water crossing, a 50-yard officer rescue and other various grueling events.

Highlights from the 2010 Iron Team Endurance Competition can be seen by clicking on the following link http://youtu.be/oUN2FfXjpfo .

Who:   Prince George’s County Police
            Special Operations Division

When:  Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Time:    9 a.m. - until

Where:  Howard T. Duckett Park
              16904 Supplee Lane
              Laurel, Maryland 20707

Members of the media are invited to attend this event. For more information, contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Press Information Office at (301) 772-4710.

Highlights from PGPD's 2011 Police Explorers Program Academy

On August 15th - 19th, the Prince George's County Police Department's Community Services Division held an academy for the 2011 Police Explorers Program at the departments Training and Education Division. 

The young men and women of the Explorers Program experienced training similar to that of a career law enforcement officer. The Explorers learned defensive tactics, handcuffing techniques, and physical fitness training from the experienced academy staff.  Highlights also included a presentation and tour of the departments Aviation Unit and Emergency Services Team. A graduation ceremony was held at the conclusion of the academy.

The Prince George's County Police Explorers Program is a career-oriented mentoring program that introduces young men and women between the ages 14 and 20 to the skills they would use if they choose to work in law enforcement.  For more information on the program, please contact the Community Services Division at 301-909-7126. 

PGPD 36th Annual Back-to-School Night

Prince George's County, Maryland…The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Community Services Division will be hosting its 36th Annual Back-to-School Night to recognize and honor the hard work and dedication of the Crossing Guard Unit.

What: Back-To-School Night and Service Awards Ceremony

When: Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Where: Police Services Complex

7600 Barlowe Road

Landover, Maryland 20785

Members of the media are invited to attend. For more information, contact the Community Services Division at (301) 909-7126.

Suspect Wanted for Commercial Robbery of 7-11 Store in Capitol Heights

The Prince George’s County Police Department is working to identify the suspect shown in the above surveillance photographs. On August 28, 2011, at approximately 3:17 a.m., the suspect committed a robbery at the 7 Eleven located at 7411 Central Avenue, in Capitol Heights, Maryland.

Anyone with information that may assist in this investigation is asked to call CRIME SOLVERS at 1-866-TIPS (8477) or CID-Robbery Unit at 301-772-4905 as soon as possible. Please refer to case number 11-240-0496. Whenever information is given to the Prince George’s County Crime Solvers Line, you do not have to leave your name. A CASH REWARD OF UP TO $1000.00 is being offered for the tip that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspect responsible for this robbery.