3D CAC

Founded in 1981, 3D CAC is a community organisation based in Washington, United States working on community development, education, democracy & civil society +1 more.

3D CAC, formally the Third District Citizens Advisory Council, is a Washington, DC nonprofit that works with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to strengthen public safety and community trust in the Third District. It provides independent community oversight of MPD and District-funded agencies, delivers community input and performance reports to the 3rd District Commander, and runs monthly public safety meetings across Police Service Areas 301 to 308. Its Block Captain program trains residents as certified neighbourhood leaders who observe conditions, share information and connect neighbours with agencies. Other activities include the Junior Block Captain program, the Pastoral Clergy Coalition linking faith leaders and law enforcement, and public safety education. The affiliated 3D Community Safety Foundation, Inc. (trade name 3D Safety Foundation), an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity, delivers emergency preparedness, youth and family safety education, and Adult Literacy and GED instruction, including for returning citizens. The organisation has operated since 1981.