The Foundation's activities to support public safety fall into 4 categories:
Urgent grants and guidance to MPD
Shorter-term member programming for MPD
Longer-term programs focused on MPD priority areas
City-wide public safety programs and policy initiatives.
How We Support the Metropolitan Police Department
The DC Police Foundation supports efforts and focus on vulnerable children and neighborhoods with pro-active preemptive programs working hand-in-hand with the community. Because modern policing requires more sophisticated training and equipment, the DC Police Foundation also assists with the acquisition of more effective technologies.
In recent years, the DC Police Foundation has funded:
Year-round programs and summer camps for at-risk city youth;
Equipment for a specialized law enforcement unit combating internet crimes against children;
Advanced training for DC police detectives and investigators, and
Support for better technology to enhance the crime fighting effectiveness of the MPD.