Baltimore County Police Department Announces Activities for National Victims of Crime Rights Week

TOWSON, MD—National Victims of Crime Rights Week (NCVRW) runs from April 24-30. This year’s theme is Rights, access, equity, for all victims. It highlights the importance of helping survivors of crime achieve justice by upholding victims’ rights, expanding access to services, and ensuring fairness and inclusion for all.

Each April, the US Department of Justice office for victims of crime coordinates National Victims of Crime Rights Week to promote victims’ rights and services and to honor victims of crime and those who advocate for them.

Across the country, communities are celebrating decades of hard-won progress to secure the rights, resources and protection that victims of crime need to rebuild their lives. BCoPD’s goal is to educate all associations in Baltimore County.

Here are the events that will take place in Baltimore County raise awareness of the rights, protections and services of victims of crime. Keep checking this list for updates.

Ward 1 – Wilkens

Activity: Displays on domestic violence will be set up with brochures available
Location: Arbutus Library, 855 Sulfur Spring Road 21227
Date and time: April 25 to 29 during the day
Contact: Sergeant Harpster (410-887-5165)

Ward 2 – Woodlawn

Activity: Community Walk with New Vision for Life Church
Location: Meet at Windsor Mill Road and Gwynn Oak Avenue
Date and time: April 30 at 11 a.m.
Contact: Helphenstine Officer (410-887-4714)

Ward 3 – Franklin

Activity: Plant a flower in honor of victims who have suffered violence
Location: Ward 3, 606 Nicodemus Road, 21136
Date and time: April 22 during the day
Contact: Sergeant Comegna (410-887-6985)

Ward 4 – Pikesville

Activity: Plant a flower and post a dedication sign in the garden
Location: Ward 4, 215 Milford Mill Road, 21208
Date and time: April 25 at 9 a.m.
Contact: Sergeant Coscia (410-887-6775)

Ward 6 – Towson

Activity: Exhibitions on domestic violence and crime prevention will be set up
Location: Loch Raven Public Library, 1046 Taylor Avenue, 21286; and the Towson YMCA, 600 West Chesapeake Avenue, 21204
Date and time: April 25-29 during business hours
Contact: Sergeant Horst (410-887-5933)

Ward 7 – Cockeysville

Activity: Plant a flower
Location: Borough 7, 111 Wight Avenue, 21030
Date and time: April 27 at 10 a.m.
Contact: Sergeant Henschen (410-887-1863)

Ward 8 – Parkville

Activity: Exhibitions on domestic violence and crime prevention will be set up
Location: Walmart, 8118 Perry Hills Court, 21236
Date and time: April 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact: Sergeant Bandurchin (410-887-5439)

Ward 9 – White Marsh

Activity: Flowers and a Crime Victims Rights Week sign will be placed in the lobby of the precinct
Location: Precinct 9, 8220 Perry Hall Boulevard, 21236
Date and time: April 24 to 30
Contact: Sergeant Mickle (410-887-5035)

Ward 11 – Essex

Activity: Fundraising campaign for the benefit of the Family Crisis Centerexternal link, a center for the fight against domestic violence. Necessary donations include personal hygiene items (shampoo, deodorant, soap, combs, brushes, etc.), diapers, pull-ups, baby wipes, sanitizer, play and wrap sheets, socks (all sizes), towels, purses and bags, small household goods, cleaning supplies.
Location: Drop off point for collections is Precinct 11, 216 North Marlyn Avenue, 21221
Date and time: April 25 to 30, every hour
Contact: Sergeant Zerhusen (410-887-0232)

Constituency 12 – Dundalk

Activity: Plant a flower garden to honor victims of domestic violence
Location: 12th District, 428 Westham Way, 21224
Date and time: April 25 during the day
Contact: Sergeant Casey (410-887-7336)

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