The University of Maryland, College Park campus will open late at 12 noon on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, due to inclement weather. Classes meeting online will start and meet as scheduled on Tuesday. Winter session instructors and students will receive additional details via email.

Safety Resources:

University of Maryland Police
Emergency Number - 301-405-3333 / 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555

UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)

umpdnews.umd.edu/umdguardian
  
Prince George's County Police
911 from mobile phone
Non-Emergency Number - 301-352-1200 

UMD Police Walking Escort/Non-Emergency:
301-405-3555

NITE Ride
301-314-6483
http://www.transportation.umd.edu/niteride.html

Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)
301-314-4357
http://helpcenterumd.org

Counseling Center
301-314-7651
http://counseling.umd.edu/

Campus Advocates Respond and Educate to Stop Violence (CARE) 
301-741-3442
http://www.health.umd.edu/care

Health Center
301-314-8180
http://www.health.umd.edu/

Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct (OCRSM)

301-405-1142

TitleIXcoordinator@umd.edu 
ocrsm.umd.edu

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**Community Notice**

The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of two incidents that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of two incidents reported to the Prince George's County Police Department.

INCIDENT:                 Off-Campus Burglaries  

OCCURRED:              December 19, 2021 (Sunday)/ Between 2 a.m. and 9 a.m. 

LOCATIONS:               4200 block of Knox Road and 4500 block of Guilford Road, College Park, Maryland 

PGPD CASE NUMBERS:           21-0059040 and 2112190001933 

BRIEF DETAILS: 

On December 19, 2021, at approximately 4:30 p.m., and 7:36 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department was notified by the Prince George’s County Police Department of two off-campus incidents. On December 20, 2021, at approximately 9:42 a.m., the University of Maryland Police Department was updated by the Prince George’s County Police Department. It was verified that two burglaries occurred in College Park, Maryland.

On December 19, 2021, at approximately 2:06 a.m., property was stolen out of an apartment located in the 4200 block of Knox Road. The door to the apartment was not secured. 

On December 19, 2021, between 2 a.m., and 9 a.m., property was stolen out of an apartment located in the 4500 block of Guilford Road.  

The Prince George's County Police Department are investigating these incidents.  

Individuals with any information regarding these incidents or the possible identity of suspect(s) are encouraged to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department (911 or 301-352-1200). 

When available for release, additional information, including updated descriptions of suspect, may be obtained by accessing the "UMD Safety Notice" portion of our web site: http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices.cfm  and http://umpdnews.umd.edu/

Safety Tips:

The University of Maryland Police Department provides a walking escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If you would like a walking escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555. You may also use a blue light emergency phone to call for an escort.

Make sure that you lock your doors and windows before you leave and when you are in for the night.

If your residence has a home security system, make sure to set it.

Never enter your residence if you see that a door or window has been forced. Go to the nearest safe place and contact the local police immediately.

Don’t leave valuables within window view and use blinds and drapes for privacy.

Store and secure any loose items that might be in the yard, including ladders, tools, bicycles, scooters, etc.

Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you.

Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something is wrong.

If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling #3333 from a mobile phone or 301-405-3333.

See Something, Say Something!

Be Smart, Be Safe!

Safety Resources:

University of Maryland Police Department

Emergency Number 301-405-3333/ 911

UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)

Download the UMD Guardian app through the Google Play store or the Apple App Store. You can create a virtual safety escort or you can text a tip to UMPD.

Prince George's County Police Department

911 from mobile phone / 301-352-1200 (non-emergency) / 911

NITE Ride

301-314-6483

http://www.transportation.umd.edu/niteride.html

Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)

301-314-4357

helpcenterumd.org

Counseling Center

301-314-7651

http://counseling.umd.edu/

Campus Advocates Respond and Educate to Stop Violence (CARE)

301-741-3442

http://www.health.umd.edu/care

Health Center

301-314-8180

http://www.health.umd.edu/

Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct

301-405-1142 

ALL CLEAR. Suspect is no longer believed to be in the area. Prince George's County Police Department is continuing with the investigation.

INCIDENT:                Indecent Exposures

OCCURRED:             December 2, 2021 (Thursday)/ Approximately 11:45 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.

LOCATION:               Stamp Student Union

UMPD CASE NUMBERS:      2021-91147 & 2021-91171

BRIEF DETAILS:

On December 2, 2021, the University of Maryland Police Department was notified of two indecent exposures incidents that occurred inside the Stamp Student Union.

On December 2, 2021, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a female student reported to police that at approximately 11:45 a.m., she was sitting on a bench. While she was on the bench, she noticed a male sitting across from her, exposed himself. The student left the area.

On December 2, 2021, at approximately 5:06 p.m., a female student reported to police that at approximately 2:30 p.m., a male sat directly across from her and a few minutes later the male exposed himself. The student left the area.

Throughout the course of the evening, our detectives have been following up on leads in attempt to identify the suspect in both cases. At this time, we are unable to identify the individual and unable to determine if these incidents are related or not.

The University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD), Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating this incident.

We encourage anyone with information about these incidents, to please call us at 301-405-3555. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may email http://www.umpd.umd.edu/contact/anonymous_tip.cfm .

When available for release, additional information, may be obtained by accessing the "UMD Safety Notice" portion of our web site: http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices.cfm and http://umpdnews.umd.edu/home

Safety Tips:

If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling 911 or 301-405-3333 or via the UMD Guardian app.

Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something is wrong.

See Something, Say Something!

Be Smart, Be Safe!

Download the UMD Guardian app through the Google Play store or the Apple App Store. You can create a virtual safety escort or you can text a tip to UMPD.

The University of Maryland Police Department provides a walking escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If you would like a walking escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555. You may also use a blue light emergency phone to call for an escort.

Safety Resources:

University of Maryland Police Department

Emergency Number 301-405-3333/ 911

Non-Emergency Number 301-405-3555

Prince George's County Police Department

911 / 301-352-1200 (non-emergency) 

UMD Police Walking Escort

Non-Emergency: 301-405-3555

NITE Ride

301-314-6483

http://www.transportation.umd.edu/niteride.html

Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)

301-314-4357

https://helpcenterumd.org/

Counseling Center

301-314-7651

http://counseling.umd.edu/