Crime & Safety

PGPD Officers to 'Run the Beat' Monday in Riverdale

The event is part of Prince George's County's Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative.

From the Prince George's County Police Department:

In support of the county-wide Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative, the Prince George’s County Police Department will be “running the beat” in Riverdale Monday morning. 

PGPD officers and other officials will participate in a two-and-a-half mile run starting from the parking lot of Riverdale Plaza (5603 Kenilworth Ave.). The purpose of the event is to engage the community and be a visible presence in the neighborhood.

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Monday will mark the second of six runs through focus areas targeted by the initiative, which include Langley Park, East Riverdale/Bladensburg, Suitland/Coral Hills, Kentland/Palmer Park, Hillcrest Heights/Marlow Heights, and Glassmanor.

Members of the community are encouraged to attend and participate.

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  • Who: Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III, members of the PGPD, and the PGPD Recruit Class
  • When: Monday, May 7 at 7:30 a.m.
  • Where: Parking lot of Riverdale Plaza, 5603 Kenilworth Avenue, Riverdale, Maryland 20737


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