Alerts
College Park Dream Team game Feb. 7th, 2014
College Park Dream Team College Park, MD - In partnership with the University of Maryland’s Office of Community Engagement, the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) will be participating in the College Park Dream Team alongside Prince George’s County Police Department, and Maryland-National Capital Park Police with local youth in a game of basketball. On Friday, February 7th, 2014, the mayor of College Park, Andy Fellows, UMD’s VP for Admin. & Finance, Carlo Colella, and Paint Branch Elementary School principal, Emmet Hendershot, and UMPD's Chief of Police David B. Mitchell will be there as well for the evening’s festivities. There will also be a hip-hop dance workshop, a brief performance by UMD’s Gymkana, free food, and giveaways. The event kicks-off at 7 p.m. with tip-off shortly after. Game and events will take place at the College Park Community Center, located at 5051 Pierce Ave, College Park, MD. For additional information, please contact: Sgt. Rosanne Hoaas 301-405-9960
Statement from the University of Maryland Regarding Hit and Run
“It is with deep sadness that we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the University of Maryland student killed this morning in a tragic, senseless accident,” said Wallace D. Loh, President of the University of Maryland. “In this time of loss, I ask that the entire Maryland family keep them in our thoughts and prayers.” The police investigation of this matter is ongoing. Prince George’s County Police is leading the investigation, however the university is assisting with all appropriate resources, including the University of Maryland Police Department. The university is committed to doing everything possible to provide assistance for our community during this time. For information about the incident and updates, please visit http://pgpolice.blogspot.com/2014/01/pgpd-investigates-fatal-hit-and-run-in.html
PGPD Recognizes Members of UMPD's Information Analysis Unit
On 01/16/14, Prince George's County Police Department (PGPD) presented Ms. Ashlee Parker and Ms. Bethany Tiernan, who are members of the University of Maryland Police Department's (UMPD) Information Analysis Unit with the Chief's award from PGPD's Chief Magaw. In special recognition of the invaluable assistance and commitment you displayed to the men and women of the Prince George's County Police Department. Your continued support demonstrates your dedication to public safety and the citizens we serve. Congratulations Ms. Parker and Ms. Tiernan! Picture above from left to right:
UMPD, DES, and PGFD Respond to an Incident at Oakland Hall
At approximately 8:49 a.m. this morning, the University of Maryland Police Department received a call regarding a possible explosion at Oakland Hall. The University of Maryland Police Department, University of Maryland Department of Environmental Safety and Prince George’s County Fire Department responded to the scene. Two University of Maryland Facilities Management employees were working on the roof of Oakland Hall when a small explosion occurred inside an HVAC boiler unit, due to a mechanical failure. This incident was an isolated event contained to the HVAC unit. The employees, who were performing a reset of the system with accordance to their procedures, suffered minor injuries and were taken to an area hospital for further evaluation. At this time, they have both been treated and released. Oakland Hall was scarcely occupied at the time, as most students have not returned to campus. Oakland Hall is currently open and there is no building damage as a result of the explosion. ###
UMPD and BSUDPS Welcomes New Officers to the Force
On January 10th, 2014, the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) and Bowie State University Department of Public Safety (BSUDPS) welcomed new editions to their police force. Pvt’s. Heath Koops, Andrew Ross, and Joshua Feldman were sworn-in by Chief David B. Mitchell and PFC Charles Quigley of BSUDPS, was sworn-in by Chief Ernest Waiters in front of family, friends, and members of the University community at the Inn and Conference Center. Vice President of Administration and Finance, Carlo Colella, was the key note speaker for today’s event. The new officers endure six months of training at UMPD's Police Academy that not only included classroom education, but drill and ceremony, firearms, emergency vehicle operations, first responder, defensive tactics, and physical training. UMPD would like to congratulate these officers on their accomplishments and the best of luck on your future endeavors. ###