On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at approximately 11:55 a.m., the University of Maryland Police Department will test the early warning sirens as part of a system upgrade. The audible test is required to complete the process. There is no action needed on your part.
Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police
Emergency Number - 301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone (AT&T and Verizon Wireless) / 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555
UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)
https://umpdnews.umd.edu/download-umd-guardian-app-today
Prince George's County Police
911 from mobile phone
Non-Emergency Number - 301-352-1200
UMD Police Walking Escort/Non-Emergency:
301-405-3555
UMD Alerts https://alert.umd.edu
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University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742