Welcome to the Maryland Crime Prevention Association

MCPA  Inc. is a collaboration of crime prevention practitioners and interested citizens throughout the State of Maryland. Our members include police, sheriff, correctional, security professionals, business people and community leaders, as well as interested citizens and crime prevention supporters from across our state.

• Opportunities for members to become leaders in crime prevention and express views and needs on key issues that impact crime prevention.
• Forums for exchanging ideas and sharing information on crime prevention philosophy, methods, funding, legislation, community outreach and other topics.
• Support of and sponsorship of high quality training and educational programs.
• Partnerships with  the  Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC)  and Maryland Community Policing Institute (MCPI) work  in conjunction with existing crime prevention programs to establish Maryland as a leader among states in the implementation of prevention activities.
• Opportunities to serve on the Board of Directors to plan quality and relevant training programs and guide the future of MCPA.
• Opportunities to earn in-service credits.
• Discounts on all training.
• Benefits of Crime Prevention Coalition membership, i.e. materials and web access.

* MCPI is a state government agency which provides training and support in areas of crime prevention. It is part of the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.