Please
call 911 for emergencies. Call
301-352-1200 for non-emergencies.
Because College Heights Estates is an unincorporated area outside of the Towns of Hyattsville, University Park and College Park, we call on the Prince George’s County Police for Safety and Security issues. CHEA is within Prince George’s County Police District 1.
The following are some but not all types of reports that should be called into the Public Safety Communications Center on the non-emergency phone number: 301-352-1200
Because College Heights Estates is an unincorporated area outside of the Towns of Hyattsville, University Park and College Park, we call on the Prince George’s County Police for Safety and Security issues. CHEA is within Prince George’s County Police District 1.
The following are some but not all types of reports that should be called into the Public Safety Communications Center on the non-emergency phone number: 301-352-1200
- Theft
or Attempted Theft of or from an auto (unless in progress or just occurred)
- Accidents
(unless there are injuries)
- Thefts
of bicycles, lawnmowers or small items, when no suspects are in the area
- Burglaries,
if not in progress
- Harassing
phone calls
- Noise
complaints to include loud music
About
DISTRICT 1
District I is responsible for a 36 square mile area making it the second smallest patrol area in the County. However, with a population of approximately 206,500 (as of 2013), it is the most densely populated. Its borders include Washington DC to the east and Montgomery County to the north. There are 16 incorporated municipalities within District I including the City of Greenbelt.
The following links may be helpful to you:
1. District 1 Map
2. Prince George's County Police Official Website
3. Notify Me Prince George's: We recommend signing up for Notify Me Prince George's, which is a service provided to alert registered users during major events and/or local emergencies. Notify Me Prince George's will deliver important emergency information and updates to your registered devices (email account, cell phone via SMS, and/or pager).
District I is responsible for a 36 square mile area making it the second smallest patrol area in the County. However, with a population of approximately 206,500 (as of 2013), it is the most densely populated. Its borders include Washington DC to the east and Montgomery County to the north. There are 16 incorporated municipalities within District I including the City of Greenbelt.
The following links may be helpful to you:
1. District 1 Map
2. Prince George's County Police Official Website
3. Notify Me Prince George's: We recommend signing up for Notify Me Prince George's, which is a service provided to alert registered users during major events and/or local emergencies. Notify Me Prince George's will deliver important emergency information and updates to your registered devices (email account, cell phone via SMS, and/or pager).
Red
Light Cameras
Prince George’s County implemented its Red Light Enforcement program in March 2000. The County currently has 25 cameras operational. Light locations are listed here. Nearby towns also have red light and speed cameras in place.
Prince George’s County implemented its Red Light Enforcement program in March 2000. The County currently has 25 cameras operational. Light locations are listed here. Nearby towns also have red light and speed cameras in place.
AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT (SPEED CAMERAS)
1. In compliance with the Speed Monitoring Reform Act of 2014, the City of College Park has appointed designated officials to investigate and respond to written questions or concerns about the City’s speed monitoring system program generally, to resend citations not delivered due to an administrative error, and to process administrative review of specific citations.
To report a speed camera citation you believe was issued in error, you may first call the help desk at (301) 858-6212 to expedite a review of your ticket and deletion of a ticket confirmed to be issued in error, and may use the process set out below if you are not satisfied with the result.
Should you wish to contact the City official regarding the program in general, request that a citation be resent, or if you wish to request an administrative review of the citation before the deadline for contesting the citation in court, you may send your request by email to publicservices@collegeparkmd.gov; or by mail attention Speed Enforcement, 4601-A Calvert Road, College Park, MD, 20740; or call at (240) 487-3570 for further information.
2. EFFECTIVE ON OR AFTER FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2014, THE CITY OF COLLEGE PARK WILL ISSUE CITATIONS FOR SPEED ENFORCEMENT CAMERA VIOLATIONS IN THE IN-STITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION (IHE) ZONE (½ MILE FROM THE PERIMETER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND ) 24 HOURS/DAY, 7 DAYS/WEEK. THIS MAY INCLUDE CAMERAS LOCATED AS AUTHORIZED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN AREAS AS FOLLOWS:
* Baltimore Avenue (Route 1), from Beechwood Road to University Boulevard
* Metzerott Road within City boundaries from University Boulevard to Adelphi Road
* Greenbelt Road from Route 1, Baltimore Avenue, to Rhode Island Avenue
* University Boulevard within the City boundaries from Adelphi Road to 49th Avenue
* Paint Branch Parkway from Baltimore Ave. to the City boundary, at or about Old Calvert Road
* The City of College Park also uses speed monitoring systems, in the school zone, on Rhode Island Avenue from Route 193 north to the City boundary. The school zone is en-forced by speed cameras Monday-Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
3. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, the posted speed limit on Baltimore Avenue between Guilford Road/Drive and Berwyn Road has been reduced from 30 MPH to 25 MPH. After a 15 day warning period, speed camera tickets in this area will be issued to vehicles exceeding 25 MPH by at least 12 MPH. Police may issue speeding tickets at any speed above the posted 25 MPH limit.
4. ON OR AFTER FRIDAY AUGUST 15, 2014, NEW SPEED CAMERAS WILL BE LOCATED AS FOLLOWS:
* Baltimore Avenue, North Bound between Guilford Road / Drive and Calvert Road
* Baltimore Avenue, North Bound between Pontiac Street and Berwyn Road
* Baltimore Avenue, South Bound between Rossborough Lane and Fraternity Drive
1. In compliance with the Speed Monitoring Reform Act of 2014, the City of College Park has appointed designated officials to investigate and respond to written questions or concerns about the City’s speed monitoring system program generally, to resend citations not delivered due to an administrative error, and to process administrative review of specific citations.
To report a speed camera citation you believe was issued in error, you may first call the help desk at (301) 858-6212 to expedite a review of your ticket and deletion of a ticket confirmed to be issued in error, and may use the process set out below if you are not satisfied with the result.
Should you wish to contact the City official regarding the program in general, request that a citation be resent, or if you wish to request an administrative review of the citation before the deadline for contesting the citation in court, you may send your request by email to publicservices@collegeparkmd.gov; or by mail attention Speed Enforcement, 4601-A Calvert Road, College Park, MD, 20740; or call at (240) 487-3570 for further information.
2. EFFECTIVE ON OR AFTER FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2014, THE CITY OF COLLEGE PARK WILL ISSUE CITATIONS FOR SPEED ENFORCEMENT CAMERA VIOLATIONS IN THE IN-STITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION (IHE) ZONE (½ MILE FROM THE PERIMETER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND ) 24 HOURS/DAY, 7 DAYS/WEEK. THIS MAY INCLUDE CAMERAS LOCATED AS AUTHORIZED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN AREAS AS FOLLOWS:
* Baltimore Avenue (Route 1), from Beechwood Road to University Boulevard
* Metzerott Road within City boundaries from University Boulevard to Adelphi Road
* Greenbelt Road from Route 1, Baltimore Avenue, to Rhode Island Avenue
* University Boulevard within the City boundaries from Adelphi Road to 49th Avenue
* Paint Branch Parkway from Baltimore Ave. to the City boundary, at or about Old Calvert Road
* The City of College Park also uses speed monitoring systems, in the school zone, on Rhode Island Avenue from Route 193 north to the City boundary. The school zone is en-forced by speed cameras Monday-Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
3. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, the posted speed limit on Baltimore Avenue between Guilford Road/Drive and Berwyn Road has been reduced from 30 MPH to 25 MPH. After a 15 day warning period, speed camera tickets in this area will be issued to vehicles exceeding 25 MPH by at least 12 MPH. Police may issue speeding tickets at any speed above the posted 25 MPH limit.
4. ON OR AFTER FRIDAY AUGUST 15, 2014, NEW SPEED CAMERAS WILL BE LOCATED AS FOLLOWS:
* Baltimore Avenue, North Bound between Guilford Road / Drive and Calvert Road
* Baltimore Avenue, North Bound between Pontiac Street and Berwyn Road
* Baltimore Avenue, South Bound between Rossborough Lane and Fraternity Drive