January 25, 2006
Officials from the Community College of Baltimore County and the Maryland Transportation Authority Police are to renew today an agreement that provides college credit for studies at the police academy.
The eight-year-old program allows Transporation Authority Police academy students to take CCBC courses that count toward a School of Justice certificate. Once academy students earn the required 45 credits, they are encouraged to take 19 general education credits at CCBC to receive an associate degree.
CCBC faculty members teach entry level courses at the academy, on Broening Highway near the Key Bridge in Baltimore County, and the college's faculty also help create the curriculum. The 500-member Transportation Authority Police department is responsible for security at toll facilities, Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and the port of Baltimore.
Officials from both the college and the police department are scheduled to sign the renewal agreement today at CCBC's Dundalk campus.
Randallstown
Nonprofit health group opens office
A nonprofit health and social services organization has opened an office in Randallstown.
Chase Brexton Health Services closed the doors of its Pikesville location this month to move to a larger office at 8507 Liberty Road. Medical treatment and dental care, along with mental health and social services, will be offered at the new location.
The organization, which opened its first office in 1978 in downtown Baltimore, specializes in helping patients with or without insurance in diagnosis, consultation, treatment and referrals.
Towson
Town hall meeting set Monday
A town hall meeting hosted by the Greater Towson Committee is scheduled for Monday.
Architect Peter A. Fillat III will speak about the history and impact of main streets.
The forum will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Goucher College's Merrick Hall.
The event is free and open to the public, but reservations are requested. Information: 410-825-2549 or gtc@GreaterTowson.com.
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