Public CompStat Meeting - News Release

NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
● 7500 Maple Avenue ● Takoma Park, Md 20912


For more information contact:
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901


January 6, 2012 (11:37 a.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Chief Ronald A. Ricucci and Crime Analyst Andrew Gucciardo, of the Takoma Park Police Department, will be holding a public CompStat meeting on January 24, 2012, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers Auditorium, 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland 20912. CompStat, short for Computer Statistics, is a multilayered dynamic approach to crime reduction, quality of life improvement, and personnel and resource management. CompStat employs Geographic Information Systems and is intended to map crime and identify problems. Chief Ricucci will also have an open discussion with residents on crime in the City. There will be a question and answer period.