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You are here: Home > Departments > Police> Divisions> Community Services Division COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION The Frederick Police Department Community Services Division (CSD) consists of a Lieutenant, a Sergeant, a Corporal,5 Officers, a Community Outreach Coordinator, and the Victims Services Unit. The goal of CSD is to increase public safety awareness through educational programs specifically structured to promote protection of persons and property, and to involve communities in problem resolution. . The Division also, through the School-Community Involvement Team (SCIT) officers, provides mentoring and school instruction to assist students in making informed, mature decisions regarding character/life choices, through the Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) initiative and other focused presentations, while remaining a positive presence in City schools. The Community Services Division (CSD) establishes effective partnerships, programs and projects that address community related issues,to include safety presentations, school resource officer activities, instructional programs, youth activities, and crime prevention. We assist with planning and attend special events to promote safety. Among the programs that CSD is responsible for are the PAL Program, the Youth Police Academy, Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) teaching, Whistle Defense Program, Automated Traffic Enforcement, School Crossing Guards, the Uniformed Auxiliary and the Law Enforcement Explorer Post. CSD officers maintain a positive, prominent presence in the city’s schools. For more information on the Community Services Division, please contact Michele Bowman, Community Outreach Coordinator at 301-600-2091 or mbowman@fredco-md.net.
This philosophy led the Boy Scouts of America to develop its Explorer Division for career-oriented young adults aged 14 through 20. Sponsored by the Frederick Police Department and chartered annually through the Exploring Division of the Boy Scouts of America, Frederick Police Explorer Post 714 was established to introduce young adults to all phases of law enforcement. Explorers have the opportunity to assist the Frederick Police Department at special events and other activities. In addition, Explorers can broaden their understanding and firsthand knowledge of the challenges and job skills involved in their community's police department. Although Post 714 is law enforcement oriented, Explorers are volunteers and do not serve as police employees, sworn or civilian. Experience Areas The Frederick Police Explorer program is designed to develop character in young adults by exposing them to the following six experience areas:
The Frederick Police Explorer program seeks to fulfill the following objectives:
Training Frederick Police Department Explorer Post members are trained in conjunction with the members of the Frederick Police Auxiliary. Training topics include traffic direction, the criminal justice system, firearms safety, and other issues related to law enforcement activities and events, Explorers participate in many activities throughout the year, including working with other posts, touring area law enforcement agencies, attending conferences, and working with members of the police department to direct traffic at large public events. Explorer Post 714 trains and also maintains a Color Guard, which participates in many large city events and parades. Application
The Frederick Police Department is committed to providing the citizens of Frederick with superior law enforcement services. To accomplish this, we need your help. As a responsible citizen and/or property owner of the Frederick community, you can make a positive impact in our quality of life. When your eyes and ears detect suspicious activity, report it to the police for appropriate action. Your call is the one that can make the difference! The Frederick Police cannot effectively fight crime without citizen cooperation and involvement. The Eyes & Ears program is designed to help the public report crimes or suspicious activities by telephone. Explantion of numbers and e-mail contacts:
The program is open to any resident of the City of Frederick, or persons with business interests in the City, who are 18 years of age or older and have no serious criminal convictions. Please contact Corporal James Brown at 301-600-3914 for an application and further details.
The children will have the opportunity to learn what it is like to be a police officer, by participating in scenarios, learning about stranger danger, internet safety, having a chance to see departmental equipment, watch a K-9 demonstration, dust for fingerprints, and receive information on departmental programs. All attendees will also have the chance to attempt the departmental entry-level physical agility course (weather permitting). There is no cost for this progam. For more information please contact Michele Bowman, Community Outreach Coordinator at 301-600-2091 or mbowman@fredco-md.net.
Police Activities League (PAL) Mission Statement Through positive interactions with Police Officers, youth will become responsible, contributing members of their community.
What is PAL
History of Frederick PAL Frederick’s PAL began in October 1999, when the Frederick Police Department formed a partnership with the local YMCA. Police participated in the YMCA’s middle school EDGE program, where officers played a mentoring, coaching, and teaching role while establishing relationships with Frederick’s youth. To reach out further, the Police Department also formed a partnership with the Community Action Youth Services. In March 2000, the PAL OPEN-GYM program In November of 2003, the Frederick Police Activities League (PAL), with the support of the Carroll Creek Rotary Club, opened the first PAL Center in the city. The PAL Center incorporates athletic programs as well as peer helper groups, parenting groups, a computer learning center, homework assistance, arts and crafts activities, team building and community service learning projects, and other programs to further aid children and provide them with opportunities they otherwise might not have. PAL Program Schedule We invite your children to come and participate in our PAL program. Please stop by a center location to pick up an enrollment form or you can download one from the link below.
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The GAL PALS program is designed to nurture and to help young girls of all backgrounds develop courage, confidence, and character. The vision is to help participants grow into well-adjusted, functional young women and future leaders in our community. Our hope is that all young people in Frederick will feel valued, special and capable of making every day decisions that will make the difference between surviving and thriving as they grow. GAL PALS is one way we are working toward this goal. The GAL PALS program is for girls ages 10-15 and meets two times each month, September to June, at the Hillcrest Community Center. These meetings are conducted on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday’s of each month from 6:00-8:00 pm. Each month of the program has a theme geared at teaching each participant a “life lesson.” Some of these themes are Animal Care and Welfare, Basic Home Repairs, and Etiquette and Manners. The first meeting of the month will be a meeting and a craft based on the monthly theme and the second meeting is usually a trip to a location associated with the monthly theme.
The Victim Services Unit offers a strong support system for crime victims of all ages. Following an incident, victims of crime are frequently scared, confused or disoriented. We are here to help with the healing process as well as through the legal process. The Victim Services Unit responds to victims upon referral from case reports. We handle a variety of offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, breaking and entering, aggravated assault, theft, elder abuse, financial exploitation, domestic violence and others. The Victim Services Unit provides victims options for seeking legal resources, counseling, medical assistance, as well as with the Maryland Criminal Injuries Compensation Board application process. We assist with referrals to many agencies such as, but not limited to, Social Services (Child Protective Services and/or Adult Protective Services), Frederick Mental Health Services and local Domestic Violence providers. Our goal is to assess and understand each victim’s needs. For more information concerning the Victim Services Unit, please contact us at 301-600-2104 or 301-600-1356.
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UNIFORMED AUXILIARY/VOLUNTEER SERVICES PROGRAM Volunteer programs offer a bridge between police and the citizens they serve. They represent a police/community partnership -- an essential ingredient in successful law enforcement. To achieve this goal, the Frederick Police Department formed the Volunteer Auxiliary wherein we enlist the talents of the community to enrich the services we provide while offering a meaningful experience for our volunteers. Click here to learn more about the Auxiliary Unit.
G.R.E.A.T. (GANG RESISTANCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING) PROGRAM The Frederick Police Department is pleased to offer its Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Elementary and Middle School components to the community beginning March 2009. Participants must be able to attend all the classes. Space is limited to register today!
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This 31/2 hour program provides kids ages 7-14 with a close-up look at Law Enforcement and tools of the trade. The Academy will be held at the Frederick Police Department’s Training Facility located off of Linganore Road. There is no cost for this program. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited.
PAL is a recreation-oriented juvenile crime prevention program that relies heavily upon athletics and recreational activities to create and cement the bond between police officers and youth.
began at Waverly Elementary School. Administered by an officer and a member of the city’s recreational staff, the program focused on sports, sportsmanship, appropriate behavior, and character development. The program expanded to other local elementary schools, where participants were supervised by police officers.