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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).
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.” ###