February Report From the Chief
Citizens Police Academy
It is still not too late to sign-up for the Citizens Police Academy. The
second session of the Citizens Police Academy will begin on
January 31, 2001.The Academy meets for fourteen consecutive
weeks each Wednesday beginning at 6:00 pm. The purpose of
the Academy is to promote an understanding of policing, strengthen
community ties and promote volunteerism. The initial class will be
held at Prince George ’s College and the remainder of the classes
at the Hyattsville Municipal Building. Any resident interested in
attending the Academy may call 301-985-6580 to pick up an application.
Watch Your Car
The Department is actively participating in the Maryland Auto Theft
Prevention Council "Watch Your car" program. This program allows
our residents to register their vehicles with the program through the
Police Department or on line at www.mdautotheft.org.
A sticker is placed on the registered vehicle that allows officers
to stop the car from 1 am to 5 am to insure that the driver is allowed
to have possession of the car. Residents may register their vehicle(s)
M-F 10 AM –4 PM by coming to the Police Station. You must have
the registration to your vehicle(s) and be the registered owner of the
car. Officers will also have registration forms with them and may be
able to register your car while on patrol. Of course, the easiest way to
register is on line at
www.mdautotheft.org.Employees Nominated
for Awards
Officer Paul S. Corridean has been nominated by the Chief to receive
the Prince George ’s County Chiefs ’ Association "Officer of the Year"
award. Paul ’s nomination means that he has already been named
the Department ’s "Officer of the Year " by the Chief. The Association ’s
awards will take place at the Awards Ceremony and Banquet on
February 23 at the Andrews Air Force Base Officer ’s Club.
