Alerts
On-Campus UMD Safety Notice 10/13/15
Please visit http://www.umpd.umd.edu/stats/safety_notices_umpd_detail.cfm?id=768 for information regarding an on-campus voyeur incident that occurred on 10/09/15. 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. ###
UMD Safety Message 10/06/15
Dear University of Maryland Community, The tragic incident that took place at Umpqua Community College on October 1st serves as a reminder that violent, heinous acts such as this can occur anywhere, anytime. Currently, there are no active threats toward our campus. However, it is extremely important to remember that, If You See Something, Say Something. The University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) trains routinely with area Police Departments for such tragic events. In addition, UMD students, faculty and staff must also be prepared in the event of an active shooter incident. We encourage all UMD students, faculty, and staff to register their cell phone at www.alert.umd.edu to receive emergency text messages from UMPD. If you find yourself in the middle of an active shooter event, your survival may depend on whether or not you have a plan. The plan doesn't have to be complicated. There are three things you can do that make a difference: RUN, HIDE, FIGHT.
Weather Information from UMPD
Dear University of Maryland Community, Weather can be unpredictable, and we are currently anticipating severe weather this weekend that may include heavy rains, high winds, and possible flooding. The University of Maryland Police Department is actively monitoring weather forecasts and working diligently to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors and to mitigate any possible impact of the storm. If the campus begins to experience dangerous effects of the storm, all safety updates will be issued via text and email through UMD Alerts. If you have not subscribed to receive UMD Text Alerts, I urge you to do so by visiting alert.umd.edu.
FBI Issues Press Release Regarding Phone Scams
The FBI has issued a press release regarding phone scams towards college students. Please visit https://www.fbi.gov/atlanta/press-releases/2015/college-students-targeted-in-phone-scam?utm_source=Weekly+Snapshot+9%2F30%2F15&utm_campaign=WS+9%2F30%2F15&utm_medium=email for more information. We have no reason to believe students at the University of Maryland are being targeted. This information is provided to make you more aware of these type of scams, and if you do become a victim to call police to file a report. ###
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).