Takoma Park Police Department is seeking community members to serve on its Police Chief’s Advisory Board, with opportunities available for residents, business owners, and young people ages 16 to 21.
The board serves as a connection between the Police Department and the community, allowing members to receive departmental updates, share perspectives, and bring questions, concerns, and recommendations directly to Police Chief Antonio DeVaul.
The department is particularly encouraging young people ages 16 to 21 to apply, with the goal of gaining insight into issues affecting local youth and strengthening relationships between officers and younger residents.
“We want to hear directly from our young residents, their ideas, concerns, and solutions,” DeVaul said. “Engaging with youth helps us better understand their challenges and ensures that we’re building a safer, more inclusive community together.”The Police Chief’s Advisory Board meets on the third Monday of each month at 7pm, with meetings currently held both in person and via Zoom.
Interested applicants can submit a letter of interest by email to Cathy Plevy at [email protected] or by mail to Chief Antonio DeVaul, Takoma Park Police Department, 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912. All applicants will be interviewed by the police chief and a current board member. Additional information about the board and its current membership is available on the City of Takoma Park’s website.
