New police chief seeks to repair community trust
By Heather Wright Hyattsville has announced the hiring of Col. Jarod J. Towers, as its ninth permanent chief of police,…
Hyattsville officer receives award for traffic safety enforcement
By Melena DiNenna After just four years of being a police officer, Officer Kelly Hernandez, of the Hyattsville City…
Too much heat on the street? : Race and Equity Committee discusses policing
By Brandon Fastman During the last days of August, when another police shooting of an unarmed black person was…
Hyattsville reacts to the reinstatement of officers
By Sophie Gorman Oriani Over the six weeks since the reinstatement of six officers involved in the Sept. 26…
HCPD helps pilot public safety program for first responders
By Maria D. James How do the city’s essential employees protect themselves from the threat of COVID-19? The Hyattsville…
City returns officers to full-duty status
By Sophie Gorman Oriani In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, six officers with the Hyattsville City Police Department…
Maintaining public safety from a distance
By Heather Wright While most of us are sheltering at home in light of Gov. Larry Hogan’s March 30…
Breaking News: Police to increase presence at NHS following gang-related incident
By MARIA D. JAMES — The City of Hyattsville Police Department (HCPD) says it will increase its presence at Northwestern…
HCPD reports string of armed robberies in West Hyattsville; suspect sought
BY KRISSI HUMBARD — The Hyattsville City Police Department (HCPD) reports that a string of armed robberies have occurred between…
‘Community Conversation’ focuses on police, community partnership
BY KRISSI HUMBARD — Residents gathered for a “Community Conversation” with the Hyattsville City Police Department (CPD) to air concerns,…
