NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
• 7500 Maple Avenue • Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901
July 25, 2008 (11:35 a.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Takoma Park Police Department and the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Committee (PSCAC) have teamed up to assist citizens in taking preventative measures against crime by disseminating a flyer entitled “Be Safe in Takoma Park,” which will make its way to every doorknob in the City. “Our department’s efforts to combat crime are greatly enhanced when residents take basic precautions and call us to report suspicious activity,” said Chief Ronald Ricucci.
The PSCAC is currently comprised of eight members, appointed by the City Council, to provide input and advice to the Council and the City’s public safety agencies about how the City can better meet the ongoing needs and concerns of residents in the area of police services and public safety. Charles Thomas, Safety Committee Member, invites citizens to contact the Committee regarding any safety concerns.
The flyer urges residents to contact Cathy Plevy at CathyP@takomagov.org in order to sign up to receive e-mail crime reports and advisories from the police department, as well as to call 301.270.1100 to report suspicious activity to the police, and, of course, 911 if there is an emergency.
The PSCAC developed the flyer with input from the police and it is coordinating distribution efforts by a team of volunteers, many who are neighborhood safety contacts or citizen patrols. Other concerned residents can also volunteer to put flyers on doorknobs - even just covering one block - by contacting the PSCAC at 301.891.7101, ext. 5697.
“It’s time to get the word out,” said safety committee chair Andy Keleman. “You can reduce your likelihood of being victimized by staying alert and avoiding dangerous situations, as described in the list of safety tips on the flyer.” These tips can also be found at www.takomaparkmd.gov/committees/pscac.
Posted by Plevy at July 25, 2008 11:35 AM