The Community Outreach and Support Team (COAST) builds positive relationships between University of Maryland, Baltimore Police and Public Safety and the communities we serve.
COAST was formed in October 2018 to provide opportunities for the UMB community and its West Baltimore neighbors. We use progressive, community-based policing to become a part of the community. COAST has become a nationwide model for outreach and crisis intervention efforts. In 2019, COAST won the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Proactive Crime Prevention Programs in Maryland.