More than 200 local residents, politicians, business representatives and police officers celebrated the initial patrol of our neighborhood's streets. Local media covered the event and the initial patrol was featured on several local news broadcasts. A command car directs the C.O.P. patrols, keeping them in constant radio contact with an uniformed police officer. The command car was generously donated by Al Packer Ford, as were the lighted NECP signs that adorn the volunteers' cars. The Baltimore City Police Department donated the radios.
Volunteers have the choice to patrol with another volunteer, or alone.
New patrol members are always welcome. Marcie opened the meeting by recognizing the success of Pizza with Santa the previous Saturday and thanking all those who helped. The minutes of the October 12th meeting were approved as submitted, as was the Treasurer's Report. Officer Arthur Conner, Northeast District Coordinator for the C.O.P. program, addressed the meeting. As our C.O.P. liaison, he is working with David Conroy and Josie Galczynski to coordinate our newly formed patrol.