The Frederick Police Department Community Services Division (CSD) consists of a Lieutenant, a Sergeant, a Corporal, 6 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 Community Services Division (CSD) establishes effective partnerships, programs or projects that address community related issues. Included in these are safety presentations, school visits, and basic crime prevention. We attend special events to promote safety. CSD is also responsible for, but not limited to, the PAL Program, t he Kids Police Academy, The PAL Program, Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT), Red Light Camera Program, School Crossing Guards, Police Headquarters tours, special appearances, while remaining a positive, prominent presence in the cities 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.
"America's hope for the future lies in the youth of today."
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. In addition, Explorers can broaden their understanding and firsthand knowledge of the challenges and job skills involved in their community's police service. 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:
- Career Training
- Social Activities
- Community Services
- Leadership Training
- Personal Fitness Training
- Outdoor Activities
Goals and Objectives
The Frederick Police Explorer program seeks to fulfill the following objectives:
- Advance Explorers' education
- Serve as a recruitment tool for future men and women in law enforcement
- Servce as a community relations liaison in the city between police and youth, and between youth and community
- Serve as a service group within the community
Requirements
- Be between the ages of 14 and 20 years
- Have a sincere interest in law enforcement
- Have no police record
- Pass a background check
- Complete the Basic Explorer Training Program
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. Some activities include 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
Click here to view the Explorer 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 its 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.
Dispatch Your call will be answered by a civilian dispatcher. Try to remain calm, speak clearly, and be patient. The dispatcher must collect important information from you and relay it to responding officers.
The dispatcher is in constant radio contact with patrol units. If at any time during your call the phone sounds like it has been disconnected, stay on the line! The dispatch system blocks the phone line when transmitting to patrol officers. If deemed appropriate, as you complete your call an officer will be dispatched in response to your information. Upon his/her arrival, provide the officer with all pertinant information about the incident. This assists the officer, may lead to appprehending suspects, and is obviously necessary for officer safety. Explanation of Numbers
- 911 Emergency: Used for emergencies only. Do not hang up until the dispatcher tells you to. Please remember that 911 is for emergency situations only and you may be asked to call back on a non-emergency number.
- 301-600-2100 Non-emergency: Used for reporting routine incidents such as thefts, non-injury accidents, disturbances, concerns, etc. When you dial this number, you will reach a phone tree or you can dial zero for a dispatcher.
- 301-600-1424 Checkmate: Used for reporting crime anonymously. There is no need to leave your name.
- 301-846-2246 STOP Unit (drugs): Used for the Frederick Police STOP Unit to notify the department of suspicious drug activity and locations. You can remain anonymous.
- 301-600-2101 General Police Information: This number is to answer questions and concerns as well as take some types of reports.
- 301-600-3000 Deaf TTY: Used by the hearing impaired for crime reporting.
Click here to learn more about the Youth Academy.
Click here to learn more about the PAL program.
The Frederick Police Department 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 Frederick Police Department 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 (CPS and APS), 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 or301-600-1356.
| Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) |
The Senior and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) Council is an advocacy and advisory commission. It provides a forum for the exchange of information between community senior citizens and law enforcement agencies. The SALT Council functions as both a sounding board and an information source to assist law enforcement agencies in addressing crime-related issues that impact seniors. The SALT Council is comprised of a variety of members including community seniors, AARP representatives, health care and law enforcement representatives, clergy, and business community. The SALT Council's primary goal is to contact senior-related public and private support organizations, identify seniors in need, and implement or modify programs that assist senior crime victims. The SALT Council also supports special needs seniors awareness training for law enforcement personnel. Members of the SALT Council also participate in community programs such as the inter-generational programs offered in many schools. The Frederick SALT Council meets at 10:00 a.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Frederick Law Enforcement Complex on Airport Drive. Any senior interested in participating is urged to attend! Please call to verify meeting times as they may change during holidays and inclement weather. For imformation, please contact Rosario Vaughan at 301-600-2104.
| 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.
