Planned Police Activities for National Crime Victims' Rights Week

Each year in April, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime coordinates National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) to promote victims' rights and services, and honor crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf. The theme for this year’s 40th anniversary of NCVRW is Support Victims. Build Trust. Engage Communities.

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is scheduled for April 18 to 24. Here are events that will be held in Baltimore County to raise awareness about crime victims’ rights, protections and services.

Those who attend these events are reminded to wear a mask and maintain social distancing. Keep checking this list for updates.

Precinct 1 - Wilkens

Activity: Setting up displays on domestic violence with brochures available.
Location: Giant Food store, 4622 Wilkens Avenue, 21229
Date and Time: April 19 at 10 a.m.
Contact: Sergeant Harpster (410-887-5165)

Precinct 2 – Woodlawn

Activity: Community engagement walks (stop, walk and talk) to participate in the Yards for Yeardley event that helps to raise funds for the One Love Foundation. Yeardley Love, a University of Virginia senior and native of Baltimore, was killed by her ex-boyfriend just weeks before graduation. One Love’s mission is to end relationship abuse by educating young people about healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors.

Location: meet at Parkview Trail Clubhouse, 7895 Cantwell Road, 21244
Date and Time: April 19, 5:30 p.m.
Contact: Sergeant Gill (410-887-4714)

Location: Birchwood community, meet at the corner of Marriottsville and Corn Stream roads
Date and Time: April 22, 5:30 p.m.
Contact: Sergeant Gill (410-887-4714)

Activity: Virtual Movie Night: One Love Foundation’s movie, Escalation, will be shown to community association members via WebEx. This 45-minute film helps viewers understand the signs of relationship violence. A discussion will be held after the movie.
Location: A WebEx link has been distributed to community associations
Date and Time: April 20, 7 p.m.
Contact: Sergeant Gill (410-887-4714)

Activity: Meet and Greet – Community Outreach and patrol officers will speak with community members and provide crime prevention literature. Representatives from LifeBridge Health Northwest Hospital’s DOVE Program, a domestic violence program convenient to those who live on the west side of Baltimore County, are invited. Community members are also invited to join officers in a round trip walk, approximately two miles.
Location: Woodlawn Middle School parking lot, 3033 St. Lukes Lane, 21207
Date and Time: May 1; 8 a.m.
Contact: Sergeant Gill (410-887-4714)

Precinct 3 - Franklin

Activity: Planting a flower and tying a commemorative ribbon on a tree.
Location: Precinct 3, 606 Nicodemus Road, 21136
Date and Time: April 19; 11 a.m.
Contact: Sergeant Comegna (410-887-6985)

Precinct 4 - Pikesville

Activity: Garden Sign Dedication
Location: Precinct 4, 215 Milford Mill Road, 21208
Date and Time: April 19; 9 a.m.
Contact: Sergeant Coscia (410-887-6775)

Precinct 6 - Towson

Activity: Presenting displays on domestic violence and crime prevention.
Location: Loch Raven Public Library, 1046 Taylor Avenue, 21286; and the Towson YMCA, 600 West Chesapeake Avenue, 21204
Date and Time: April 19 to 23 during operating hours
Contact: Sergeant Horst (410-887-5933)

Precinct 7 - Cockeysville

Activity: Planting a flower
Location: Precinct 7, 111 Wight Avenue, 21030
Date and Time: April 19; 9 a.m.
Contact: Sergeant Henschen (410-887-1863)

Precinct 8 - Parkville

Activity: Planting a shrub
Location: Precinct 8, 8532 Old Harford Road, 21234
Date and Time: April 21; 1 p.m.
Contact: Sergeant Russell (410-887-5439)

Precinct 9 - White Marsh

Activity: Flowers and a sign for crime victims’ rights week will be placed in the precinct lobby
Location: Precinct 9 lobby, 8220 Perry Hall Boulevard, 21236
Date and Time: April 19; 9 a.m.
Contact: Sergeant Mickle (410-887-5035)

Precinct 11 - Essex

Activity: Collection drive to benefit the Family Crisis Center, a domestic violence center. Needed items include personal hygiene items (shampoo, deodorant, soap, combs, brushes, etc.), diapers, pull ups, socks (all sizes), bath towels, infant formula and baby food, baby wipes, sanitizer, pack and play sheets, umbrellas.
Location: Drop-off point for collections is Precinct 11, 216 North Marlyn Avenue, 21221
Date and Time: April 19 to 24, all hours
Contact: Sergeant Zerhusen (410-887-0232)

Precinct 12 - Dundalk

Activity: Displays with information about domestic violence.
Location: North Point Public Library, 1716 Merritt Boulevard, 21222
Date and Time: April 19 to 23 during the day
Contact: Sergeant Casey (410-887-7337)