FREDERICK
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Community Policing
By Chief Kim C. Dine
Ever hear the phrase “Community Policing”? It may evoke visions of Neighborhood Watch Signs, or police officers walking a beat. These days it may even be symbolized by newspaper photos of officers receiving training on handling weapons of mass destruction.
The concept seems to have many definitions. Over the years, even those of us in the police business have sometimes been confused by its meaning.
However, here in Frederick our vision is more focused. Community policing here is the practice of working with all of our citizens in all of our neighborhoods to identify their concerns, prioritize those issues, and work on plans to address them. Central to this is the idea of bringing together everyone connected with the problem in order to work out a solution.
But when we say everyone, we aren’t just talking about a police officer and the person with the problem. We’re talking about using all relevant resources from city, county, state and federal sources, as well as the business community, schools and social services to solve the problem.
And we’re not just talking about serious crime. While serious crimes must always be our top priority, the “quality of life” issues, such as barking dogs, speeding drivers, or trash in alleys, are the type of problems that concern most citizens. As a result, we must continually devise enlightened, sophisticated, and inclusive approaches to resolving such issues.
Why would police want to get involved in problems that aren’t necessarily police matters? Because we know that certain concerns can quickly grow into serious public safety problems. Also, looking back at history, we know that successful policing means taking a leadership role in addressing neighborhood concerns.
To make this vision happen, the Frederick Police Department has aligned our patrol officers with specific city sectors. These sectors coincide with the 12 Neighborhood Advisory Councils that the city is developing. By working directly with both neighborhood residents and service agencies, our department can enhance communications among all parties.
This approach represents the essence of community policing. The goal is for us to work together to understand the impact that qualify of life issues raise, and to be proactive and creative in addressing them.
You don’t have to live
in Frederick long to fall in love with its diverse population, its period
architecture, its history and its peaceful atmosphere.
Frederick offers modern conveniences, a small town feeling, and a beautiful
setting. Our city is a truly special place. The dedication of the Frederick Police Department
to our vision of community policing will ensure that the city remains a special
place for all who live here.
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NAC Contact List
Neighborhood Advisory Council
| NAC 1 & 2 | Sgt. Burch wburch@fredco-md.net 301-624-1251 Cpl. Figgers 301-600-1230 |
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| NAC 3 & 4 | Sgt. Slick cslick@fredco-md.net 301-846-2291 Cpl. Patswald 301-600-1208 |
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| NAC 5 & 8 | Sgt. Klingensmith mklingensmith@fredco-md.net 301-624-1266 Cpl. Dudley 301-600-1206 |
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| NAC 6 & 7 | Sgt. Hansell mhansell@fredco-md.net 301-624-1227 Cpl. Droneburg 301-600-2121 |
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| NAC 9 & 10 | Sgt. Gautney ggautney@fredco-md.net 301-624-1239 A/Cpl. Evans 301-600-1264 |
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| NAC 11 & 12 | Sgt. Pennington cpennington@fredco-md.net 301-360-3935 Cpl. Bourke 301-600-1203 |
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Command Staff
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| Chief of Police Kim C. Dine 301-600-2106 |
Community Services Division Act/Lt. Wade Brown 301-600-2116 |
| Operations Bureau Commander Captain Bryan C. Brown 301-600-2136 |
Criminal Investigative Bureau Lt. Kevin Grubb 301-600-1254 |
| Administrative Bureau Commander Captain James P. Ledwell 301-600-1224 |
Training, Planning, and Research Lt. Richard L. Hetherington 301-600-1228 |
| Patrol Commanders Lt. Shawn B. Martyak 301-846-2290 |
Human Resources Lt. Shawn Perry 301-600-1252 |
| Special Operations Division Lt. Thomas J. Ledwell 301-600-1216 |
Professional Standards Unit Lt. Stephen H. Tuel 301-600-2715 |