Community Oriented Policing Services - COPS

Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is a U.S. Department of Justice program designed to facilitate building trust and mutual respect between police and the communities that they serve.  Through COPS initiatives officers are integrated into the community’s day-to-day on-goings by attending community meetings, county neighborhood initiatives, working with community members and other stake-holders. Together we work to resolve issues that affect the quality of life in the community. COPS collaborative efforts seek to resolve activities that impede safety, address community concerns, and implement solutions using various county resources.

Community Meetings:

Citizen Advisory Council (CAC)

The Commander of each District nominates citizens from each Sector of their District to serve on the Citizen Advisory Council (CAC). Citizens nominated must have a previously established interest and/or been involved in police community relations programs. All nominations will be evaluated and approved by the Chief of Police.

CAC members meet with District Commanders, their staff, and crime prevention personnel to discuss emerging problems within the community, proposed crime reduction solutions, and community initiatives. This CAC alternates between two meeting locations. Please make a note of the time and meeting location. 

Meeting Date, Time, and Location:    2^nd Monday of the Month* at 7:00 PM
*This CAC alternates between two locations

Fairwood Resource
(January, March, May, September and November) Fairwood Green Shopping Center 
12500F Fairwood Parkway
Bowie, Maryland 20720


 Largo Resource Center                                    
(February, April, June, October and December)
Largo Plaza Shopping Center

                                                            10470 Campus Way South
Kettering, Maryland 20774