New Speed Camera on MD 210

Probable "Your Speed" sign.

Located on southbound MD 210 at Old Fort Rd (North) by the Livingston Square Giant.

The public notice required by HB 175 (2018) appeared in the Washington Post on Thursday, Sep. 13, 2018:

http://www.mypublicnotices.com/washingtonpost/PublicNotice.asp?AdId=4707234&Page=PublicNotice

NOTICE OF DEPLOYMENT LOCATIONS OF THE PRINCE GEORGE'S NOTICE OF DEPLOYMENT LOCATIONS OF THE PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM Beginning on August 22, 2011, Prince George's County Maryland established an Automated Speed Enforcement Program. The Program includes the use of automated speed enforcement systems which capture speed violations in designated school zones and designated Institution of Higher Education areas, in accordance with State Law. The block ranges below are approximations of the enforcement zone as established by law. Automated speed enforcement cameras will always be placed within the established enforcement zones. All State Highways on this list are subject to approval by the State Highway Administration. Pursuant to House Bill 175 This notice is to advise the public that Prince George's County intends to use automated speed enforcement systems in the additional Prince George's County location listed below: -Old Fort Road and Maryland Route 210 (Indian Head Highway) Southbound For further information, call Prince George's County Police Department at: 301-955-0790 or email to: police_speedcameraenforcement@co.pg.md.us.

Appeared in: Washington Post on Thursday, 09/13/2018

19,413 Americans Lost Their Lives to Synthetic Opioids in 2016

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First Responders are also at risk.

5 injured, including 2 kids, in serious crash involving dump truck in Fort Washington

(Click on the image for the ABC7 report and video) 

"Five people including two kids were injured in a serious crash involving an overturned dump truck Wednesday afternoon in Fort Washington, according to fire officials.
Two adults have been flown to area trauma centers. A woman and two kids were treated at the scene and didn't wanted to be transported to a local hospital.
The crash occurred on Route 210 and fire officials say the southbound lanes are currently closed.
Fire officials say one person has been removed a vehicle and loaded on a Maryland State Police helicopter, and a second victim remains trapped."
[At the Sep 26 TCA meeting Major Keleti reported the cement truck had a full load.]

Apple Gift Card Scam

From Montgomery County Government:

If you receive a notice that you have successfully sent an Apple Gift Card, which you haven't, do NOT click on the link to dispute the charge or "Report this Transaction."  That is the direct link to the scammers.  If you are unsure if you have received a scam or legitimate email from Apple, contact Apple directly using contact information YOU find and not one that comes in the suspicious email.  Below is an example of this scam "receipt."

Prince George’s police chief does amazing thing: provides facts and apologizes for a mistake almost immediately

(Click on the image for Tom Jackman's Washington Post Report)

"Sometimes, police officers make mistakes. They’re human, it happens, though with weapons and technology and the force of law behind them, those mistakes can be deadly or transformative.
What police officers don’t typically do is admit mistakes. There are delays. There are legal ramifications. There are coverups. These are to be expected from American police departments, particularly when officers are in the wrong.
And so what Prince George’s County Police Chief Hank Stawinski did Thursday night was both shocking and impressive. Less than 24 hours after his officers burst into an innocent man’s apartment in Forestville, Md., serving a search warrant on the wrong address, Stawinski held a news conference and detailed the whole thing. And apologized. Even though the innocent man shot and wounded two of the officers. Stawinski immediately suspended all search warrant service until the police can figure out what went wrong, and said no charges would be filed against the man who shot his officers, who are now recovering in the hospital."

Together We Are Better (Nov 3 Event)

Chief Hank Stawinski is conducting a Unity Project that calls on all residents to join the Prince George's County Police to identify ways of strengthening the relationship between law enforcement and citizens. 

The meeting will be held on 3 November 2018, from 10 AM to 3 PM, at the Community Hope AME Church, 3701 Branch Ave., Hillcrest Heights, MD. The church is located on the lower level of the Iverson Mall.  See the attached flyer for additional details. So remember to put this on your calendar of future events to attend.

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