Alerts
UMPD to Participate in DEA's Drug Take Back Day
College Park, MD – On September 26, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) participated in its Tenth Annual Prescription Drug Take Back event, the public has embraced the opportunity these take-back events provide to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. UMPD site collected approximately 52lbs. of unused pharmaceuticals. Thank you to our partners with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and everyone who assisted with the event. ### The University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) is hosting a "Terp Take Back" site as part of the DEA's Drug Take Back event this Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 10am to 2pm at UMPD Headquarters (7569 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD).
College Park Day 2015
This Saturday, UMPD will be at College Park Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join us, as we provide information on safety and security.
On-Campus UMD Safety Notice 09/19/15
Please visit http://www.umpd.umd.edu/stats/safety_notices_umpd_detail.cfm?id=767 for information regarding an on-campus 4th Degree Sex Offense – Unlawful Touching that occurred on 09/18/15. The University of Maryland Police Department is conducting an investigation. Individuals with any information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact police at 301-405-3555. ###
UMPD Hires Four New Officers
Pictured from left to right: PFC McDermott, PFC Thompson, PFC Fischer, PFC Runaldue, and Chief Mitchell The University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) is proud to announce the hiring of four new Experienced police officers. Private First Class (PFC) Edward McDermott joins UMPD with 9 years of law enforcement experience; PFC Swen Thompson joins UMPD and brings with him 31 years of law enforcement experience. PFC Melissa Fischer joins UMPD with 3 years of law enforcement experience, and PFC James Runaldue brings 15 years of law enforcement experience to UMPD. Our new officers were sworn in by Chief David B. Mitchell earlier today, Monday, August 31, 2015, in front of family and friends. Welcome and stay safe out there! University Police Mission: “To serve the University Community, protect life and property, and enforce the law.” ###
2015 South Campus Commons Move-In Information
Move-In season is upon us! This weekend students will be moving into their residence at the South Campus Commons (SCC) buildings. If you are coming to campus this weekend, you might encounter some new temporary traffic patterns. But not to worry, our Officers are on site and will help you get to where you need to go to and provide additional assistance as needed. Between 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Knox Road from SCC# 3 building all the way down to the intersection of Mowatt Ln/Guilford Dr is a one-way roadway. Motorist will not be able to go eastbound on Knox Road during this time frame. Between 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Preinkert Drive from Mowatt Lane/SCC #7 building all the way up to the intersection of Campus Drive/ Preinkert Field House is a one-way roadway. **Local traffic will be permitted to enter parking lots D and A as needed if they are coming from Campus Dr/Preinkert Field House side.** Long term parking for move-in is Mowatt Lane Parking garage.
On-Campus UMD Safety Notice 8/22/15
Please visit http://www.umpd.umd.edu/stats/safety_notices_umpd_detail.cfm?id=766 for information regarding an on-campus indecent exposure incident that occurred on 08/22/15. The University of Maryland Police Department is conducting an investigation. Individuals with any information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact police at 301-405-3555. ###