National Night Out August 2, 2016

     The annual National Night Out motorcade of Baltimore County police, firefighters and volunteers from the Towson Area Citizens On Patrol (TACOP) will drive through Towson to show support for the area’s crime prevention initiatives. National Night Out is celebrated across the country on the first Tuesday of August. Highlights of Towson’s National Night Out include a rally and a police escorted motorcade which drives through Towson’s 26 COP neighborhoods.

       Every year, National Night Out attracts hundreds of residents who turn on their lights, walk their neighborhood streets, interact with the police, cheer the motorcade and applaud TACOP’s community crime fighting efforts. Everyone attending the National Night Out rally is asked to bring 2-3 non-perishable items of food or travel size toiletries to donate to the Assistance Center of Towson Churches to help Towson’s needy.

     The event will begin with a rally on August 2th at 5:30 PM. Towson residents, TACOP volunteers and representatives of the Police and Community Relations Council (PCRC), Providence Volunteer Fire Company and the Baltimore County Police will gather for the rally at Towson Marketplace, in front of TOYS R US and Michael’s on Putty Hill Avenue. At the conclusion of the rally, the police-escorted motorcade will lead the Fire and Police Vehicle Parade.

nno flyer August 2, 2016

TACOP Rally Against Crime to Honor Towson Heroes

When the Towson Area Citizens On Patrol (TACOP) presents its annual Rally Against Crime, local residents, community leaders, students and businesses come out to support it and show crime is not welcome in Towson. One of the highlights of this major event is TACOP’s ceremony honoring members of the community who have demonstrated an outstanding effort in fighting local crime to keep Towson safe.

            The 2016 TACOP heroes include:

  • Achievement Award: Captain Jay Landsman, Jr. and his staff for outstanding service to our Towson community;
  • Recognition Award: Randy Guraleczka for excellent service to the Towson Community;
  • Appreciation Award: Officer Kathy Kraemer and Stacia Smith for service above and beyond the call of duty;
  • Police and Community Relations Council Precinct Six 2015 Officer of the Year: Officer Candice Covington.

TACOP Recognition Awards will be presented to these honorees, or their representatives, for their significant contributions in the Towson community.  

            The 16th annual TACOP Rally Against Crime will be held Friday, June 17, 2016, 6:00 to 6:30 PM, at Allegheny Avenue between Washington Avenue and the Roundabout. Towson’s popular Friday night “Feet on the Street” block party will follow the Rally. This year’s corporate sponsor is MidState Community Bank at York Road and Register Avenue.

        Every year, a large number of elected officials, business leaders, local residents and students turn out for the Rally to show their support for TACOP and its efforts to fight crime and keep Towson safe.

          Working in partnership with the Baltimore County Police, TACOP volunteers patrol the streets of Towson to help keep residents, businesses and students safe. These volunteers monitor criminal activity in Towson and immediately call 911 to report any suspected crimes they observe while on patrol. 

         TACOP invites the public to come out for its June 17 Rally Against Crime. Families are encouraged to bring their children to enjoy activities like climbing on a fire truck, sitting in a police car and getting inside of a race car.  See https://towsonareacop.wordpress.com/about/ for more information.

         TACOP is a 501c3 organization founded in 2000 to help Towson Area neighborhoods start COP Programs. Currently, TACOP has 25 active COP neighborhoods, solely supported by donations from the public.

TACOP Contacts:    

Mike Calwell, President  mikecalwell@gmail.com  443-829-5276

Pat France, Vice-President  TapEcnarf@gmail.com 410-828-5564

Janice Arcieri, Secretary  janjoeka@comcast.net  443-465-0150

Barbara Lewis, Website Coord blewis711@gmail.com 410-663-4266

Janet Eveleth, PR/Media  janeveleth@verizon.net  410-821-1008

Kathy Fick, Fundraising Coordinator kathyhfick@comcast.net 410-825-8275

TACOP Rally Against Crime Annual Event

Towson Area COP has its Rally Against Crime Event on June 17th with FEET ON THE STREET located at Allegheny Ave and the Circle. From  6:00-6:30 PM.
Achievement Award will go to Captain Jay Landsman and his staff for Outstanding Service to the Towson Community;  Recognition Award goes to Lt Randy Guralecska, for excellent service to Towson Community;
Appreciation Award goes to Officer Kathy Kraemer and Stacy Smith for Service above and Beyond the call of duty and PCRC Towson Precinct’s Officer Of The Year for 2015, Officer Candice Covington.
Always an excellent and exciting event. Major sponsor for the event is MidState Community Bank on York Road at Register Avenue.  This is a family event, bring the kids and enjoy Feet on the Street after TACOP’s event.  Rain location is Trinity Episcopal Church, 120 Allegheny Ave at 6:00 PM. 
For further information call Pat France, 410-828-5564 or email: TapEcnarf@gmail.com.

TACOP VOICES CONCERNS OVER INCREASED CRIME IN TOWSON

January 5, 2016 TACOP meeting with David Marks and Capt. Landsman

TACOP -Expands its “If You See Something – Say Something” Campaign

Voicing concern over a recent increase in crime in the Towson area, the Towson Area Citizens On Patrol (TACOP), representing 25 neighborhoods in the greater Towson community, met with County Councilman David Marks and Baltimore County Police Captain Jay Landsmen on January 5, 2016. A discussion of recent events, including the crowd of over 100 youth at the Towson Town Center mall, and general criminal activity in Towson, led to the expansion of TACOP’s “if you see something – say something” crime fighting campaign.

   Working in partnership with the Baltimore County Police, TACOP volunteers patrol the streets of Towson to help keep residents, businesses and students safe. These volunteers monitor criminal activity in Towson and immediately call 911 to report any suspected crimes they observe while on patrol. Now TACOP wants to share its “see something, say something” crime fighting measure with the public.

   TACOP advises the public that the police need “real time” information. It encourages everyone to be proactive and, “if you see something, say something.” TACOP and the Baltimore County police urge you to act immediately if you see any suspect criminal activity and call 911.  TACOP also recommends everyone in Towson be more vigilant. When you are in Towson, whether it is day or night, call 911 if you are concerned about anything you see.

   The recent gathering of 100+ youth at the mall on December 26, 2015 at closing time, which later led to rocks being thrown, slightly injuring several police officers, was also addressed. TACOP underscores the need for increased security at Towson Town Center for the safety of mall employees and customers. It urges the Center’s management, General Growth Properties, to invoke a curfew for youth age 17 and under after 9 PM, requiring them to be accompanied by an adult, similar to the curfew at both White Marsh and Hunt Valley.

    TACOP is a 501c3 organization founded in 2000 to help Towson Area neighborhoods start COP Programs. Currently, TACOP has 25 active COP neighborhoods, solely supported by donations from the public.

TACOP Contacts:    

Mike Calwell, President mikecalwell@gmail.com (443) 829-5276

Pat France, Vice-President patfrance@centrol-inc.com 410-828-5564

Janice Arcieri, Secretary janjoeka@comcast.net 443-465-0150

Barbara Lewis, Website Coord blewis711@gmail.com 410-663-4266

Janet Eveleth, PR/Media janeveleth@verizon.net 410-821-1008

CAR BREAK-IN AND THEFT PREVENTION: SIX ESSENTIAL STRATEGIES

Recently, there has been a sharp increase in car break-ins and thefts in Baltimore County. Places that might normally be viewed as “safe” for parked cars are now being targeted by thieves, making residents vulnerable where they once thought that they were protected against such crimes. 

In an effort to reduce the car break-ins and thefts, the Baltimore County Breaking News team offers the following strategies to keep you and your vehicle safer. While there is no “one solution,” we can, collectively, take steps to deter thieves and discourage them from spending time in our neighborhoods looking for opportunities to, easily, break the law.   Click Below Link for full details!

http://www.bcobn.com/#!CAR-BREAKIN-AND-THEFT-PREVENTION-SIX-ESSENTIAL-STRATEGIES/cjds/5607f85e0cf2f0ed7a238c02