Alerts
Investigative Update in Critical Missing Student Case
Dear Campus Community, Since we communicated with you on Sunday about our critical missing student, 22-year-old, Dilan Shaan Ashar, we felt it important to reach out again and provide updates. First, we are sharing a video from Dilan’s family. We encourage everyone to watch and to share to help get the word out. As stated by Dilan’s family, he is without his cell phone, wallet, and any identification. We will continue to do our part. But we need your help in…
UMD Alert: UMPD Seeking Assistance in Report of Missing Student
The University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) is asking for the community’s help in finding critical missing University of Maryland (UMD) student, 22-year-old, Dilan Shaan Ashar. On October 2, 2026, at approximately 2 a.m., Dilan was leaving his residence. He was last seen wearing a black University of Maryland hooded sweatshirt, grey sweatpants, and white shoes. He was last seen on camera on October 2, 2026, at approximately 2:30 a.m., at Terrapin Trail…
UMD Safety Notice: Aggravated Assault (Weapon Pointing)
INCIDENT: Aggravated Assault (Weapon Pointing) OCCURRED: September 29, 2026/ Approximately 9:24 a.m. LOCATION: Union Drive at Alumni Drive, College Park, Maryland 20742 UMPD CASE #: 2026-261877 BRIEF DETAILS: On September 29, 2026, at approximately 9:24 a.m., the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD), Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received a transfer call from the Prince George’s County, Public…
The Annual Security Report (ASR) and Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) are Available for Review
Dear Campus Community, The 2026 Annual Security Report (ASR) and Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) are available for your review. The ASR provides safety and security resources and information to current and prospective students and their parents, as well as to faculty and staff members. Statistics comparing crime over the previous three years are outlined in the report. The ASR is a part of the effort to ensure that this collaborative endeavor is effective and is…
UMD Community Notice: Off-Campus Burglary
**Community Notice** The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince George's County Police Department. INCIDENT: Off-Campus Burglary OCCURRED: September 6, 2026 (Sunday)/ Approximately 7:15 p.m. LOCATION: 7600 block of Mowatt Lane, College Park, Maryland PGPD CASE …
UMD Community Advisory: Off-Campus Indecent Exposure
**Community Advisory** The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince George's County Police Department. INCIDENT: Off-Campus Indecent Exposure OCCURRED: September 3, 2026 (Thursday)/ Approximately 4:10 p.m. LOCATION: 4600 block of College Avenue, College Park,…