Description
The City of College Park, MD is seeking an experienced consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive Public Safety Services Study. The study will evaluate the city’s current policing arrangements, assess alternative service models (including continuation, modification, expansion, new municipal police department, hybrid/shared‑service options, and non‑policing strategies), and provide cost, staffing, operational, legal, and implementation analyses. Deliverables include data‑request lists, stakeholder‑engagement summaries, comparative analyses of regional models, cost‑benefit summaries, risk assessments, interim progress reports, a public presentation (if requested), and a final report with recommendations and implementation timelines. The contract is expected to commence shortly after award and conclude by late summer 2027.
• Review existing MOU with Prince George’s County Police and university‑police agreements
• Analyze crime data, response times, demographics, growth trends, and special‑event impacts
• Model staffing, budget, equipment, facilities, and technology needs for each option
• Assess legal, accreditation, and compliance requirements (e.g., body‑camera mandates)
• Estimate startup, transition, and recurring costs for each scenario
• Develop implementation schedules and risk‑mitigation plans
• Conduct stakeholder outreach (city staff, elected officials, residents, university, partners)
• Produce interim and final reports with actionable recommendations.