Prince George’s County launches police reform task force The task force will review the department’s operations, including hiring, training and use of force policies. Clara Longo de Freitas July 3, 2020
Prince George’s County Police officer indicted for misconduct in office The officer was suspended in April 2019. Madison Peek July 1, 2020
PGPD’s Hector Velez to serve as interim chief during search for a new leader The announcement comes one day after former chief Hank Stawinski resigned. Daisy Grant June 19, 2020
Prince George’s County Police chief resigns after allegations of racism in the department A 94-page report released Thursday alleged that the department was entrenched in systemic racism. Rina Torchinsky June 18, 2020
Prince George’s County board of education takes steps to sever ties with county police The board’s budget committee voted on a recommendation to cancel its school resource officer contract with the county police and all municipal police. Chloe Goldberg June 9, 2020
Prince George’s County Police suspends three officers amid investigation on use of force Once officer kicked suspects in an assault at a Langley Park gas station, according to the investigation. Madison Peek June 3, 2020
PGPD responds to armed robbery near College Park Volunteer Fire Department Two armed men entered an establishment and demanded property. Madison Peek May 29, 2020
Police searching for 3-5 armed suspects after shooting inside The Enclave apartments The victim was taken to the hospital and appeared to be in stable condition. Clara Longo de Freitas April 18, 2020
Police respond to reported burglary at Rhode Island Avenue The suspect fled towards the Paint Branch Trail. Rina Torchinsky February 15, 2020
1,000 PG County police officers will have body cameras by the end of the year The decision comes in the wake of a police-involved shooting last week. Eric Neugeboren February 7, 2020