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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: