Summertime is coming faster than ever, while Prince George’s County officials are coming up with ideas to protect the community, specifically for young adults. 

At a press conference Wednesday, Police Chief Malik Aziz, Acting County Executive Tara Jackson, and State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy announced the launch of the county’s 2025 Summer Crime Initiative, a complete strategy aimed at curbing violence during the high-traffic summer months. At National Harbor, teens under 17 are not allowed to be out unsupervised between 5 p.m. and 6 a.m. on weekends. Elsewhere in the county, the weekend curfew runs from midnight to 5 a.m., with shorter hours on weekdays. But officials said enforcement is only part of the plan. The county is also investing in youth programs which include summer camps and community partnerships designed to keep teens engaged and off the streets. 

The initiative comes from a tragic shooting Tuesday night in Fort Washington, where police say a man shot and killed two 16-year-olds during what they believe was a drug deal involving a carjacked vehicle. Another fatal shooting involving a teen occurred recently in Lanham. That enforcement will include the deployment of a new bike patrol unit, increased officer presence in high-crime areas, and the continuation of the county’s juvenile curfew policy.These incidents showed Prince George’s officials that the community is not protected enough. New crime data shows promising records, though. Violent crime is down 27% and Property crime is down 13% compared to this time last year.  The Summer Crime Initiative will run from June 12 through August 30, with an emphasis on three key locations: Langley Park, Largo Town Center, Marlboro Pike.