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Prince George's County Council recognizes Crime Solvers and UCAP in March meeting
Summary
The county council presented proclamations to Prince George's County Crime Solvers for 47 years of service and to United Communities Against Poverty on its 60th anniversary, with organization leaders thanking the council and noting expanding outreach and volunteer efforts.
Prince George's County Council presented two proclamations on March 10 recognizing longtime local organizations for community service.
The council honored Prince George's County Crime Solvers for 47 years of work assisting law enforcement by collecting public tips and awarding cash incentives. Council member Joey Nivey presented the proclamation, which cited organizational totals including 11,606 tips received, 541 arrests, 375 cleared cases, 270 weapons recovered, and awards totaling $815,253. Joe Alto, who identified himself as chairman of Prince George's County Crime Solvers, told the council the group's tip line and website have been improved and credited volunteers across the county: "I can't thank everybody enough, the community. We can't do this without them." The proclamation was signed by the chair and an at-large member and followed by a group photo.
The council also recognized United Communities Against Poverty (UCAP) on its 60th anniversary for work addressing poverty, homelessness, unemployment and limited health services. A UCAP representative accepted the proclamation and described long-term staff and volunteer commitment: "We've been there for going on 61 years," the speaker said, thanking the council for recognition.
The proclamations were ceremonial acknowledgments; no formal policy action or funding decision was taken at the meeting. The council moved from the ceremony into its legislative agenda after the photo presentations.
