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College Park to commission fresh public‑safety assessment; council asks diagnostic phase first

College Park City Council · May 12, 2026
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Summary

Council asked staff to pursue a two‑track public‑safety study that will (1) review contract policing arrangements and data, and (2) explore community‑based responder models; council emphasized a diagnostic phase — data, response times and jurisdictional roles — before choosing new services.

The City of College Park signaled it will pursue a new public‑safety assessment that combines a review of existing contract policing arrangements with a broader look at community‑based responder models.

Deputy City Manager presented a proposed timeline and scope for a consultant‑led engagement that would simultaneously: (a) evaluate the current contract with Prince George’s County Police, including deployment, supervision, data transparency and performance…

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