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3D CAC Washington DC’s Premier Community-Policing Partnership

Since 1981 – 44 Years of Excellence

Award-winning public safety education serving 180,000+ residents annually with proven results

🛡️ 3D CAC: Independent Community Oversight That Works for YOU

Who We Are: The Third District Citizens Advisory Council (3D CAC) is a officially mandated advisory panel serving the 3rd District Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department. We provide independent community reviews and citizen oversight of MPD and DC government funded agencies, holding officials accountable to the people they serve.

Why Independence Matters – 3D CAC provides oversight that truly serves the Community’s interests:

✅ No political campaigns to fund or elections to win

✅ No partisan agendas or electoral pressures

✅ No political bosses or party loyalty requirements

This means real accountability for real results.

Who We Serve – 3D CAC represents ALL community members: Individuals and families and business owners who want safe neighborhoods. Community Members and Business owners who need responsive policing. Faith leaders who build community trust. Activists who demand accountability. Students who deserve protection.

How We Create Change: We provide the 3rd District Commander with citizen-driven information, performance reports, and recommendations from residents, businesses, faith leaders, schools, and visitors. As a member of the MPD Chief of Police’s Citizens Advisory Council, we also deliver community input and performance reports directly to MPD leadership.

Join the Washington DC Police Community Partnership that’s making a real difference. Whether you attend our monthly meetings, participate in our Public Safety Task Force, or volunteer for community safety programs, your involvement strengthens our collective impact.

🗽 True Community Representation. Proven Accountability.

44 Years

Community Leadership

$850K

Annual Programming

95%

Satisfaction Rate

Mayor’s Award

2023 Excellence

📅 Register Here to Join the Next Meeting – Last Thursday of Each Month at 7PM

🔍 Explore Our Programs

Your Voice. Your Neighborhood. Your Impact.

Join 3D CAC – Third District Citizens Advisory Council

When neighbors stand together, communities thrive. 3D CAC brings residents, business owners, faith leaders, and civic champions together with MPD’s Third District to create safer, stronger neighborhoods where everyone belongs.

Why Join?

✓ Make a Real Difference – Your voice directly shapes public safety priorities
✓ Build Connections – Meet neighbors, police officials, and community leaders
✓ Take Action – Join patrols, events, and initiatives that create visible change
✓ Develop Skills – Grow as a leader through meaningful civic engagement

Get Involved Your Way

Whether you have a few hours a month or want to lead initiatives, there’s a place for you. From youth programs to block captains, special events to strategic planning choose what fits your passion and schedule.

Ready to build a safer Third District?

BECOME A MEMBER | VIEW VOLUNTEER POSITIONS | ATTEND A MEETING

Questions? Call (202) 854-1620

Learn More And Sign Up

How to Engage with 3D CAC

Your Voice Matters:

🗓️ District Wide Monthly Community Meeting: Last Thursday of each month, 7:00 PM, 3rd District MPD Station, 1620 V Street, NW 📧 Email Concerns: 3DCACDC@gmail.com 🌐 Online Newsletter: 3DCACDC@gmail.com📱 Emergency Issues: Call MPD directly, then notify CAC for follow-up 202-854-1620

Get Involved:

Join our Public Safety Task Force and PSA Community Meetings in Your Neighborhood
Attend monthly 3D MPD CAC accountability meetings
Participate in 3D MPD CAC community safety walks
Volunteer for 3D CAC Neighborhood Watch coordination as a Block Captain
Become A Member Join the 3D CAC Program Team
Become A PSA Block Captain – Support Fair and Equal Public Safety Access for All 3rd District Neighborhoods

3D PSA Community Meetings

Monthly Recurring Meetings

One Meeting EVERY Month for YOUR Neighborhood

All meetings at 6:30 PM | Virtual via Zoom

📢 Registration Required

Click the “Register Here” link for your PSA to receive Zoom meeting details. Registration is free and required for each meeting.

📅 Monthly Recurring Meeting Schedule

These meetings happen EVERY MONTH on the same day. All meetings at 6:30 PM unless otherwise noted. Register once to receive Zoom details for all future meetings.

Week 1

PSA 307 – First Monday

📍 Dupont Circle / Logan Circle / Downtown

🕡 6:30 PM via Zoom

PSA 301 – First Tuesday

📍 U Street / Adams Morgan

🕡 6:30 PM via Zoom

PSA 302 – First Wednesday

📍 Mount Pleasant / Columbia Heights

🕡 6:30 PM via Zoom

Week 2

PSA 308 – Second Monday

📍 Bloomingdale / Eckington / NoMa

🕡 6:30 PM via Zoom

PSA 303 – Second Tuesday

📍 Adams Morgan / Kalorama

🕡 6:30 PM via Zoom

PSA 304 – Second Wednesday

📍 Park View / LeDroit Park / Howard University

🕡 6:30 PM via Zoom

Week 3

PSA 306 – Third Monday

📍 Georgia Avenue Corridor

🕡 6:30 PM via Zoom

PSA 305 – Third Tuesday

📍 Pleasant Plains / Shaw North

🕡 6:30 PM via Zoom

📍 District-Wide 3D CAC Meeting

Last Thursday of Each Month

🕖 7:00 PM (Note: Different time!)

📍 3rd District MPD Station, 1620 V Street NW

🗺️ Not Sure Which PSA You’re In?

🌐 DC GIS Tool

Most accurate method

Find Your PSA →

📱 Text Message

Quick & easy

Text to: (202) 854-1620

Send your address

📞 Call 3D CAC

Speak with someone

(202) 854-1620

3rd District CAC

✉️ Email Us

We’ll help you

3DCACDC@gmail.com

Include your address

📍 Quick Neighborhood Reference

Adams Morgan
PSA 301, 302, 303

Bloomingdale
PSA 308

Columbia Heights
PSA 302

Dupont Circle
PSA 307

Eckington
PSA 308

Howard University
PSA 304

Kalorama
PSA 301, 303

LeDroit Park
PSA 304, 305

Logan Circle
PSA 307

Mount Pleasant
PSA 302

NoMa
PSA 308

Park View
PSA 304, 306

Pleasant Plains
PSA 305, 306

Shaw
PSA 305, 307

U Street
PSA 301, 305

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to register in advance?

Yes! Click the “Register Here” link for your PSA meeting. You’ll receive the Zoom link and meeting details via email. Registration is free.

What if I miss the registration deadline?

You can register up until the meeting starts. However, registering early ensures you receive reminders and updates.

Can I attend a different PSA’s meeting?

Yes! While we encourage attending your own PSA meeting, you’re welcome to join any PSA meeting or the district-wide 3D CAC meeting.

What should I prepare for the meeting?

Bring your questions or concerns about public safety in your neighborhood. If referencing a specific incident, have the police report number ready if available.

Who should attend these meetings?

Anyone who lives, works, or owns property in the 3rd District is welcome! This includes residents, business owners, employees, students, and visitors.

Questions? Contact Us

📧 Email:
3DCACDC@gmail.com

🌐 Website:
www.3dcac.org

📱 Phone:
(202) 854-1620

3D CAC Accountability Scorecard

Oversight Function	This Month	Target	Status
Community Complaint Follow-up	100%	100%	✅ Met
MPD Commitment Tracking	75%	90%	🔄 Improving
3D CAC Meeting Attendance (Officers)	90%	90%	✅ Met
Resident Survey Satisfaction	70%	85%	🔄 Improving
Crime Trend Analysis Accuracy	84%	90%	✅ Moving Up

Why Independent Oversight Matters

3D CAC delivers results because we:

Ask tough questions that demand specific answers
Track commitments to ensure follow-through
Represent YOUR interests, not political agendas
Use data to hold officials accountable
Demand transparency in all police operations
Build partnerships that improve community safety

44 years of proven results: 30% crime reduction in targeted areas, 27% increase in positive police interactions, 500+ trained community advocates.

📅 Join Our 3D MPD CAC District Wide Monthly Community Meeting

📅 When: Last Thursday of Every Month at 7:00 PM

📍 Where: 3rd District MPD Station, 1620 V Street NW, Washington, DC 20009

💻 Format: Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual)

👥 Coverage: ANCs 1A-1E, 2B-2G, 5E-5F, 6E

🔗 Register for 3D MPD CAC Virtual Meeting Attendance

Join 180,000+ residents already participating in our award-winning public safety programs

📅 Join Our PSA Monthly Community Meetings

📅 When:

PSA Community Meeting Schedule

PSA 301 – U Street Corridor / Lower Adams Morgan / Kalorama East

Coverage: Ward 1 (ANCs 1B, 1C)
Meeting: First Tuesday of each month, 6:30 PM
Key Areas: U Street NW, 18th Street nightlife, Columbia Rd NW
Boundaries: Florida Ave NW, U/S/T/R/Q St NW, 14th–19th St NW

PSA 302 – Mount Pleasant / Columbia Heights / Upper Adams Morgan

Coverage: Ward 1 (ANCs 1A, 1C, 1D)
Meeting: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 PM
Key Areas: 14th Street NW, 11th Street NW, Columbia Rd NW, Mt Pleasant Street NW
Boundaries: Park Rd, Lamont, Monroe, Newton St NW; 11th–16th St NW

PSA 303 – Adams Morgan / Kalorama Triangle

Coverage: Ward 1 (ANC 1C)
Meeting: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 PM
Key Areas: 18th Street nightlife, Columbia Rd NW
Boundaries: Ashmead Pl, Ontario Pl, Willard, Wyoming, Belmont St NW

PSA 304 – Park View / LeDroit Park / Howard University

Coverage: Ward 1 (ANCs 1B, 1E)
Meeting: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 PM
Key Areas: Georgia Ave NW (Howard Theatre area), 11th Street NW
Boundaries: Columbia Rd, Harvard, Hobart, Gresham, Girard St NW

PSA 305 – Pleasant Plains / LeDroit Park / Shaw North

Coverage: Ward 1 (ANCs 1E, 1B)
Meeting: Third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 PM
Key Areas: U Street NW, Georgia Ave NW, 14th Street NW
Boundaries: Florida Ave, U/V/W/S/T St NW; 7th–14th St NW

PSA 306 – Pleasant Plains / Park View East / Georgia Avenue Corridor

Coverage: Ward 1 (Primarily ANC 1E, edges of 1A & 1B)
Meeting: Third Monday of each month, 6:30 PM
Key Areas: Georgia Ave NW (primary corridor)
Boundaries: Georgia Ave NW spine; Euclid, Harvard, Irving St NW

PSA 307 – Dupont Circle / Logan Circle / Downtown / Shaw South

Coverage: Ward 2 (ANCs 2B, 2C, 2F, 2G)
Meeting: First Monday of each month, 6:30 PM
Key Areas: Connecticut Ave NW, 17th Street NW, 14th Street NW, K Street NW, Gallery Place
Boundaries: Vermont Ave, 14th St NW, O–M St NW, Rhode Island Ave

PSA 308 – Bloomingdale / Truxton Circle / Eckington / NoMa / Mt Vernon Triangle

Coverage: Wards 5 & 6 (ANCs 5E, 5F, 6E)
Meeting: Second Monday of each month, 6:30 PM
Key Areas: North Capitol Street NW/NE, Rhode Island Ave NW, Florida Ave NW/NE, New York Ave NE
Boundaries: North Capitol St, Quincy/Seaton/Thomas St NW; K–L St NW/NE

📍 Where: For In Person Locations – Please Check With PSA Block Captain

💻 Format: Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual)

👥 Coverage: PSAs 301-308 – ANCs 1A-1E, 2B-2G, 5E-5F, 6E

🔗 Register for PSA Community Virtual Meeting Attendance

Fair and Equal Public Safety Access for All 3rd District Neighborhoods

UPCOMING MEETING DATES

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Let’s Keep DC Safer Together!

🏆 Proven Community Impact

🎯

30% Crime Reduction

In targeted intervention areas through community partnership

🤝

27% Increase

In positive police-community interactions

👥

500+ Volunteers

Active community safety advocates and public safety ambassadors trained and certified

✅

100% Compliance

Perfect grant compliance across $122,000 portfolio

POLICE LEADERSHIP TRUST:

✅ Member of Chief of Police’s Citizens Advisory Council

✅ Direct advisory role to 3rd District Commander

✅ Required consultation on community policing strategies

✅ 44 years of continuous police partnership

Community Voices

“3D CAC Listens To The Third District Community.”

“Safety with dignity. That’s the 3D CAC difference.”

– Maria G., Longtime Resident

“They listen first, then act. That’s why they succeed.”

– Ahmed K., Small Business Owner

“Real change, real results, real community partnership.”

– Teresa V., Parent & Volunteer

Residents & Families

“As a single mother, knowing that 3D CAC is actively working with police to make our neighborhood safer gives me peace of mind. The hybrid format means I can participate even when I can’t get a babysitter.”

– Maria Santos, Dupont Circle Resident

“Our block used to have regular break-ins, but through 3D CAC’s targeted interventions, we haven’t had a single incident in over a year.”

– James Mitchell, Shaw Homeowner

Business Owners

“3D CAC has been instrumental in improving police-business relationships. When we had problems with disturbances, they facilitated solutions. Sales have increased because customers feel safer.”

– David Chen, Restaurant Owner, 14th Street

“The 27% increase in positive police interactions they advertise is real – I see it every day.”

– Rebecca Thompson, Connecticut Ave. Retail

Faith Leaders

“3D CAC understands that public safety isn’t just about enforcement – it’s about building trust and healing communities. They’ve been invaluable partners in our efforts to support families.”

– Pastor Michael Rodriguez, Baptist Faith

“They’ve helped bridge understanding between our congregation and local law enforcement through safe dialogue.”

– Imam Abdullah Hassan, Islamic Center

Seniors & Longtime Residents

“I’ve seen many changes over three decades. 3D CAC represents the best kind of progress. At 72, I still feel safe walking to the store, partly because of their work.”

– Dorothy Freeman, 30-Year Resident

“Their perfect grant compliance shows they’re responsible stewards of public resources.”

– Robert Kim, Retired Federal Employee

Community Activists

“I was initially wary of any group working with police. But 3D CAC has proven they’re serious about accountability. They don’t shy away from tough conversations about conduct.”

– Sarah Johnson, Tenants’ Rights Organizer

“This organization doesn’t just talk about change – they make it happen.”

– Marcus Washington, Youth Advocate

Students & Young Professionals

“As a young professional new to DC, 3D CAC helped me understand how local public safety works. The meetings are educational and I feel like my voice matters.”

– Jennifer Liu, GWU Graduate Student

“3D CAC’s youth programs helped me develop leadership skills that help in school and work.”

– Carlos Rivera, High School Senior

3D CAC Impact

“3D CAC turned our neighborhood around. Simple as that.”

– Lisa M., Columbia Heights

“Safety with dignity. That’s the 3D CAC difference.”

– Maria G., Longtime Resident

“They listen first, then act. That’s why they succeed.”

– Ahmed K., Small Business Owner

“Real change, real results, real community partnership.”

– Teresa V., Parent & Volunteer

“44 years of excellence isn’t just a slogan – it’s their track record.”

– Judge (Ret.) Franklin Moore

Award-Winning Leadership

Karen Gaal

Chairwoman & Public Safety Director

🎓 Professional Qualifications:

MBA & MPA – American University
BS Computer Science – Wake Forest University
FEMA Certified – Emergency Management Professional
30+ Years – Public Safety & Community Development

🏆 Leadership Achievements:

$850,000 annual programming budget management
Mayor’s Award for Community Excellence (2023)
Perfect compliance across all grant funding
180,000+ residents served with 95% satisfaction

3D CAC Coverage Areas

PSA	Neighborhoods	Ward & ANCs	Business Corridors	Key Boundaries
301	U Street Corridor Lower Adams Morgan Kalorama East	Ward 1 ANCs 1B, 1C	U Street NW 18th Street NW nightlife Columbia Rd NW	Florida Ave NW, U/S/T/R/Q St NW, 14th–19th St NW
302	Mount Pleasant Columbia Heights Upper Adams Morgan	Ward 1 ANCs 1A, 1C, 1D	14th Street NW 11th Street NW Columbia Rd NW Mt Pleasant Street NW	Park Rd, Lamont, Monroe, Newton St NW; 11th–16th St NW
303	Adams Morgan Kalorama Triangle	Ward 1 ANC 1C	18th Street NW nightlife Columbia Rd NW	Ashmead Pl, Ontario Pl, Willard, Wyoming, Belmont St NW
304	Park View LeDroit Park Howard University	Ward 1 ANCs 1A, 1E	Georgia Ave NW (Howard Theatre area) 11th Street NW	Columbia Rd, Harvard, Hobart, Gresham, Girard St NW
305	Pleasant Plains LeDroit Park Shaw North	Ward 1 ANCs 1E, 1B	U Street NW Georgia Ave NW 14th Street NW	Florida Ave, U/V/W/S/T St NW; 7th–14th St NW
306	Pleasant Plains Park View East Georgia Avenue Corridor	Ward 1 Primarily ANC 1E (edges of 1A & 1B)	Georgia Ave NW (primary corridor)	Georgia Ave NW spine; Euclid, Harvard, Irving St NW
307	Dupont Circle Logan Circle Downtown Shaw South	Ward 2 ANCs 2B, 2C, 2F, 2G	Connecticut Ave NW 17th Street NW 14th Street NW K Street NW Gallery Place	Vermont Ave, 14th St NW, O–M St NW, Rhode Island Ave
308	Bloomingdale Truxton Circle Eckington NoMa Mt Vernon Triangle Judiciary Square	Wards 5 & 6 ANCs 5E, 5F, 6E	North Capitol Street NW/NE Rhode Island Ave NW Florida Ave NW/NE New York Ave NE	North Capitol St, Quincy/Seaton/Thomas St NW; K–L St NW/NE

📊 Total Estimated Population: ~180,000 residents

Quick Reference Summary

🏘️ Ward 1 PSAs (301-306)

PSAs 301-303: Adams Morgan corridor and surrounding areas

ANCs 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D

PSAs 304-306: LeDroit Park, Park View, Pleasant Plains, Howard University area

ANCs 1A, 1B, 1E

🏢 Ward 2 PSAs (307)

PSA 307: Central DC business/entertainment districts

ANCs 2B, 2C, 2F, 2G

🌆 Wards 5 & 6 PSAs (308)

PSA 308: Eastern neighborhoods and development corridors

ANCs 5E, 5F, 6E

🤝 Get Involved with 3D CAC

📧 Contact Information

Email: 3DCACDC@gmail.com

Phone: 202-854-1620

Instagram: @3DCAC

Twitter: @3DCACDC

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