Citizens Policing Project

05/23/2026

https://baltimorebeat.com/almost-a-year-after-the-police-killing-of-pytorcarcha-brooks-her-family-still-hasnt-seen-change-or-accountability/

Her family called her Baby Sis. A quiet, gentle woman, Pytorcarcha Brooks couldn’t have weighed more than 100 pounds soaking wet. On June 25, 2025, the 70-year-old was deep in a mental health crisis that had been pulling her away from her family for a long time. Her son tried to get her help in [....

05/09/2026

Stay prepared to save lives! We invite all community members, churches, and organizations to ensure you're up to date on NARCAN (Naloxone) training and supply. Opioid overdoses can happen anywhere; quick action with NARCAN can reverse them. Online and group trainings are available, offering the confidence and skills to respond in an emergency. REGISTER to learn how to recognize overdose signs, safely administer NARCAN, and find out where to get it in your community. Let's work together to keep our community safe!

04/29/2026

Our community is raising urgent concerns about the Baltimore Police Department's revised 2026 Use of Force Policy. While there are improvements, like clearer definitions and stronger safeguards, major gaps remain. These include expanded officer discretion, reduced transparency, lack of community oversight, and failure to address alternatives to policing, especially for behavioral health crises. Watch this video to learn more about why these issues matter and how they impact trust and safety in Baltimore.For the full policy and our detailed assessment, check the link in the comments.

04/16/2026

TODAY 1-5:00 pm!!

opportUNITY Avenue is next week! spread the word!

04/07/2026

https://baltimorebeat.com/baltimore-has-more-than-35-million-in-cannabis-reparations-money-but-none-of-it-has-reached-residents/

In the three years since Maryland legalized recreational cannabis, Baltimore has received more than $35 million in tax revenue to reinvest in communities devastated by the War on Drugs. To date, not a single dollar has reached the people it was meant to help, and the first round of funding may still...

04/07/2026

opportUNITY Avenue is next week! spread the word!

03/11/2026

opportUNITY Avenue is NEXT WEEK!
Thursday, March 19, 2026
1401 N. Carey Street 21217
1:00 - 5:00 pm (registration ends at 4:00pm)
Ray Kelly

02/18/2026

opportUNITY Avenue is TOMORROW 1-5:00 pm!
New Year, New Opportunities!
Ray Kelly

01/12/2026

WE'RE BACK!
CPP is ready for the return of Opportunity Avenue on January 15th, 2026!
Start the year with resources and support, including expungements, warrant recalls, addiction treatment, job training and development, housing resources, CDL training, and more.
Together, we’re paving the route to change and unity. Don’t miss the chance to access vital services and opportunities!

12/02/2025

JOIN US for Food = Fellowship and FUN
at our 7th Annual Hot Lunch and Hats Holiday Celebration.
WE will have Music, Soup and sandwiches, Warm drinks, hats, gloves, socks, and hygiene products for the community, as well as an appearance by Santa AND St. Nicholas to bring JOY to the Children! There's never a shortage of Music and dancing at this event, no matter how cold it is.
If you want to volunteer you're very welcome! set up starts at 9:30
I'm going to do everything in my power to bring together some carolers at noon, so if you want to spread holiday cheer that way, please come out