Alerts
Off-Campus UMD Safety Notice 09/13/14
Please visit http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices_offcampus_detail.cfm?id=744 for information regarding an off-campus attempted robbery (no weapons involved) that occurred on 09/12/14. Prince George’s County Police Department is the primary reporting agency and is conducting the investigation. ###
UMPD makes 2nd arrest for 09/07/14 On-Campus Robbery
**UMPD Makes 2nd Arrest for 9/7/14 On-Campus Robbery** Leonard Gordon Jr., 18 yoa Riverdale, MD
UMD Safety Notice 09/07/14
Please visit http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices_umpd_detail.cfm?id=743 for information regarding an on-campus robbery by force (no weapons) that occurred on 09/07/14. An arrest has been made in connection with this incident. The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is conducting an investigation. Individuals with any information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact police at 301-405-3555.
Statement from UMD Regarding 09/03/14 Incident at Main Administration Building
Yesterday, the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) received an anonymous phone call reporting an armed individual holding a hostage at gunpoint inside the Main Administration Building. Our officers responded immediately and followed police protocol to evacuate and safeguard the building against the potential threat. After completing a sweep of the building, it was determined that the threat was unfounded and an all clear was issued. The ongoing investigation of this incident has revealed that the call was placed from an internet based line and linked to a social media account in which numerous "fake" incidents in the area, including the University of Maryland, were mentioned. This incident is still under investigation and when available updates will be posted on-line at http://www.umpdnews.umd.edu
UMPD To Conduct DUI Checkpoint Friday, Sept. 5th
College Park, MD: On Friday, September 5, 2014, the University of Maryland Police Department will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in support of the 2014 crackdown to combat drunk driving in Maryland. The checkpoint will be conducted 9pm to 3am on U.S. Route 1 (Baltimore Ave) where it traverses the University campus. For more information, you may contact the Public Information Officer at 301-405-9960.
UMPD Responds to Main Admin Building for an Incident
Please visit http://www.umdrightnow.umd.edu/news/statement-umd-regarding-todays-police-activity for a statement from the University of Maryland regarding today's incident at the Main Admin building. ###