Programs
Click here to see a video about our programs!
MPD Outreach Officers & Girls Time Out Participants Attend Merrill Lynch Career Day
The Washington DC Police Foundation works to support key unmet public safety needs and programs as identified by the Chief of Police of the Metropolitan Police Department. We do this by providing direct support to MPD and we engage directly in public safety policy initiatives of the city. Click here to see Chief Lanier’s letter.
The Foundation relies on financial support and in-kind resources from our members representing the business and professional community, philanthropic foundations, and individuals who are interested in improving public safety in our Nation’s Capital.
Grants to MPD
In 2010, the Washington DC Police Foundation provided funding for programs that keep youth safe and involved in activities emphasizing positive interaction with MPD, including:
• Students taking another route to success STARS - (Teen Camp Program). This program targeted 90 “at-risk” middle and high school youth 14 and older for a special camp from June until August to teach math, reading and job skills training. The School Security Division and Youth Outreach Unit are operated under the umbrella of the Patrol Services and School Security Bureau. During the school year, specially-trained police officers are assigned to patrol in the schools. These officers are referred to as School Resource Officers or SROs. During their patrol in the middle and high schools, they are able to identify disadvantaged youth who are frequently leaders, yet troubled and borderline delinquent with potential to succeed. So during the summer months, SROs have the opportunity to place these identified youth in an environment that supports progress, where they can receive one-on-one mentoring, gain exposure to opportunities outside of their neighborhoods, get job training skills, experience group conflict resolution, gain insight into making good decisions, and learn about college and trade school opportunities.
• Youth Advisory Council College Tour – This program exposes “at-risk” youth who have come in contact with the juvenile justice system to educational opportunities. About 60 kids went in several groups to visit local colleges in the tri-state area to interact and get guided tours with other young adults who have entered college. The primary goal of the “College Tours” is to present an opportunity to the youth to see beyond their immediate issues or circumstances, and understand their potential to overcome those obstacles. The School Resource Officers select at-risk youth citywide to participate in the program. These youth are selected based on specific criteria which included grades, educational potential, low income status, truancy and other issues that impact negative behavior. Prior to the tour, college readiness workshops were held to provide the youth essential information on the path to higher education and employment.
• Girls Time Out – The Girls Time Out (GTO) Program provides programming for females between the ages of 13-18 who have had contact with the criminal justice system and are eligible for diversion. During this grant period a total of 50 girls participated in the program. GTO is open to females who are referred by their parents, guardians and school counselors for delinquent behaviors such as truancy and curfew violations. The purpose of the program is to address the root causes of criminal and delinquent behavior among young females and empower them to make positive life choices to maximize personal growth.
• Shop with a Cop – This program is a unique annual experience for youth who are paired with MPD officers to go on a holiday shopping spree. This program is one of the most exciting community outreach events of the year. In December, 130 students were partnered with police officers from around the city, including Sergeants, Assistant Chiefs and the Chief of Police to participate in a $100 shopping spree that was hosted by Target. Students are selected based on financial as well as emotional need. In some cases students are referred by school counselors as candidates that would benefit from positive police intervention. In other cases, students are referred by School Resource Officers from daily interaction with the kids.
• Citywide Youth Programs – Some of these program initiatives include: Back to School, Halloween Safe Haven, Holiday Party Events, Community Day, Summer of Safety; Beat the Streets, Senior Party, Curfew Center, etc. Each of the seven police Districts are allocated equal funding to implement the Citywide Youth Program (CYP). Each program is uniquely designed according to the needs of the community. The programs all have the same goals of forging new relationships with youth and residents; bringing social services and violence prevention initiatives directly to the community, and developing relationships with local schools, churches, businesses and other community based organizations to address core elements that promote crime and violence. Each district provides safe social activities within their communities to afford residents the opportunity to develop positive relationships with the police and help prevent violence.
• Late Night Safe Haven (LNSH) – This program is held at Community Centers, Boys and Girls Clubhouses and police stations where youth can go to keep safe with activities, movies, games and social events, with snacks provided. For many older at-risk youth, the summer months are a time of few or no structured social activities, particularly during the late weekend evening hours. That time can represent either an opportunity to learn and grow through quality structured programs, or a time of risk to youth’s health and safety. The late evening hours are the peak time for juvenile crime and risky behaviors such as alcohol and drug use. The LNSH initiative was made available for all inner city youth ages 13 and above needing a safe, supervised, social environment from Tuesday through Saturday during the school vacation months. Youth participated in positive social activities like chess and basketball, violence prevention awareness, educational sessions, and social outings.
• Operation Prevention Auto Theft (OPAT) program is a collaborative effort between the MPD Youth Investigations Division (YID), the DC Office of the Attorney General (DC-OAG), DC Superior Court (SDCSC) and a host of community partners to develop community–based responses to juvenile auto theft. OPAT serves first-time offenders whose principle charge is Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle (UUV). The purpose of this program is to prevent future auto thefts and other delinquent behaviors. This program works with male juveniles seventeen and under currently on probation and mandated through court to participate in this six-month program as part of their release.
Other Foundation Activities:
• The Foundation provided $90K in funding to complete the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment to fight the influx of PCP into the District.
• Over $250,000 of in-kind contributions were donated by the Glover Park Group with a team of communications experts to advise MPD in both internal and external communications with the purposees of delivering proactive and positive messages about MPD’s accomplishments and encouraging people to come forward with information on crimes.
• The Tactical Village project is moving forward with the first construction contract awarded in October. The Tactical Village is a state of the art skills training center, built as a reconstruction of an urban street where officers can get hands-on training. The facility consists of a mock town with a variety of building and streetscapes, an interactive system for force option training, and classrooms. The Tactical Village will provide a safe and realistic environment in which to train officers, recruits and interagency teams in police scenarios and tactics specific to our Nation’s Capital, including courses on threat response and infrastructure protection.
• DCPF provided an independent voice from the business and civic communities in support of the development of the Consolidated Forensic Laboratory. The construction is now approximately half completed. Read about lab here
• Many thanks go out to the DC Police Foundation’s Women’s Council! In 2010, they engaged women from the Washington region to obtain needed items and services for the MPD through their Wish List and Ticket Booth projects, and have raised a record amount of money – over $27,000, through the annual Fall Women’s Reception to honor police Chief Cathy Lanier, as well as recruit new members.
The Foundation relies on financial support and in-kind resources from our members representing the business and professional community, philanthropic foundations, and individuals who are interested in improving public safety in our Nation’s Capital.
Grants to MPD
In 2010, the Washington DC Police Foundation provided funding for programs that keep youth safe and involved in activities emphasizing positive interaction with MPD, including:
• Students taking another route to success STARS - (Teen Camp Program). This program targeted 90 “at-risk” middle and high school youth 14 and older for a special camp from June until August to teach math, reading and job skills training. The School Security Division and Youth Outreach Unit are operated under the umbrella of the Patrol Services and School Security Bureau. During the school year, specially-trained police officers are assigned to patrol in the schools. These officers are referred to as School Resource Officers or SROs. During their patrol in the middle and high schools, they are able to identify disadvantaged youth who are frequently leaders, yet troubled and borderline delinquent with potential to succeed. So during the summer months, SROs have the opportunity to place these identified youth in an environment that supports progress, where they can receive one-on-one mentoring, gain exposure to opportunities outside of their neighborhoods, get job training skills, experience group conflict resolution, gain insight into making good decisions, and learn about college and trade school opportunities.
• Youth Advisory Council College Tour – This program exposes “at-risk” youth who have come in contact with the juvenile justice system to educational opportunities. About 60 kids went in several groups to visit local colleges in the tri-state area to interact and get guided tours with other young adults who have entered college. The primary goal of the “College Tours” is to present an opportunity to the youth to see beyond their immediate issues or circumstances, and understand their potential to overcome those obstacles. The School Resource Officers select at-risk youth citywide to participate in the program. These youth are selected based on specific criteria which included grades, educational potential, low income status, truancy and other issues that impact negative behavior. Prior to the tour, college readiness workshops were held to provide the youth essential information on the path to higher education and employment.
• Girls Time Out – The Girls Time Out (GTO) Program provides programming for females between the ages of 13-18 who have had contact with the criminal justice system and are eligible for diversion. During this grant period a total of 50 girls participated in the program. GTO is open to females who are referred by their parents, guardians and school counselors for delinquent behaviors such as truancy and curfew violations. The purpose of the program is to address the root causes of criminal and delinquent behavior among young females and empower them to make positive life choices to maximize personal growth.
• Shop with a Cop – This program is a unique annual experience for youth who are paired with MPD officers to go on a holiday shopping spree. This program is one of the most exciting community outreach events of the year. In December, 130 students were partnered with police officers from around the city, including Sergeants, Assistant Chiefs and the Chief of Police to participate in a $100 shopping spree that was hosted by Target. Students are selected based on financial as well as emotional need. In some cases students are referred by school counselors as candidates that would benefit from positive police intervention. In other cases, students are referred by School Resource Officers from daily interaction with the kids.
• Citywide Youth Programs – Some of these program initiatives include: Back to School, Halloween Safe Haven, Holiday Party Events, Community Day, Summer of Safety; Beat the Streets, Senior Party, Curfew Center, etc. Each of the seven police Districts are allocated equal funding to implement the Citywide Youth Program (CYP). Each program is uniquely designed according to the needs of the community. The programs all have the same goals of forging new relationships with youth and residents; bringing social services and violence prevention initiatives directly to the community, and developing relationships with local schools, churches, businesses and other community based organizations to address core elements that promote crime and violence. Each district provides safe social activities within their communities to afford residents the opportunity to develop positive relationships with the police and help prevent violence.
• Late Night Safe Haven (LNSH) – This program is held at Community Centers, Boys and Girls Clubhouses and police stations where youth can go to keep safe with activities, movies, games and social events, with snacks provided. For many older at-risk youth, the summer months are a time of few or no structured social activities, particularly during the late weekend evening hours. That time can represent either an opportunity to learn and grow through quality structured programs, or a time of risk to youth’s health and safety. The late evening hours are the peak time for juvenile crime and risky behaviors such as alcohol and drug use. The LNSH initiative was made available for all inner city youth ages 13 and above needing a safe, supervised, social environment from Tuesday through Saturday during the school vacation months. Youth participated in positive social activities like chess and basketball, violence prevention awareness, educational sessions, and social outings.
• Operation Prevention Auto Theft (OPAT) program is a collaborative effort between the MPD Youth Investigations Division (YID), the DC Office of the Attorney General (DC-OAG), DC Superior Court (SDCSC) and a host of community partners to develop community–based responses to juvenile auto theft. OPAT serves first-time offenders whose principle charge is Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle (UUV). The purpose of this program is to prevent future auto thefts and other delinquent behaviors. This program works with male juveniles seventeen and under currently on probation and mandated through court to participate in this six-month program as part of their release.
Other Foundation Activities:
• The Foundation provided $90K in funding to complete the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment to fight the influx of PCP into the District.
• Over $250,000 of in-kind contributions were donated by the Glover Park Group with a team of communications experts to advise MPD in both internal and external communications with the purposees of delivering proactive and positive messages about MPD’s accomplishments and encouraging people to come forward with information on crimes.
• The Tactical Village project is moving forward with the first construction contract awarded in October. The Tactical Village is a state of the art skills training center, built as a reconstruction of an urban street where officers can get hands-on training. The facility consists of a mock town with a variety of building and streetscapes, an interactive system for force option training, and classrooms. The Tactical Village will provide a safe and realistic environment in which to train officers, recruits and interagency teams in police scenarios and tactics specific to our Nation’s Capital, including courses on threat response and infrastructure protection.
• DCPF provided an independent voice from the business and civic communities in support of the development of the Consolidated Forensic Laboratory. The construction is now approximately half completed. Read about lab here
• Many thanks go out to the DC Police Foundation’s Women’s Council! In 2010, they engaged women from the Washington region to obtain needed items and services for the MPD through their Wish List and Ticket Booth projects, and have raised a record amount of money – over $27,000, through the annual Fall Women’s Reception to honor police Chief Cathy Lanier, as well as recruit new members.
Click here to see a video about our programs!
MPD Outreach Officers & Girls Time Out Participants Attend Merrill Lynch Career Day
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Washington DC Police Foundation
1156 15th Street, N.W., Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-481-3270
The DCPF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Tax ID #41-2250114
The DCPF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Tax ID #41-2250114
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