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Community Alert: All Clear for Off-Campus Breaking and Entering (No Weapon)

Submitted by UMPD on Fri, 08/10/2018 - 15:59

Community Alert: All Clear for Off-Campus Breaking and Entering (No Weapon)

An "All Clear" has been issued for the off-campus breaking and entering that occurred near 4600 College Avenue. It appears the suspects have left the area. The Prince George's County Police Department is investigating the incident.

Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police
Emergency Number - 301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone / 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555

UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)
umpdnews.umd.edu/umdguardian

Prince George's County Police
911 from mobile phone
Non-Emergency Number - 301-352-1200

UMD Police Walking Escort/Non-Emergency:
301-405-3555

NITE Ride
301-314-6483
http://www.transportation.umd.edu/niteride.html

Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)
301-314-4357
http://helpcenterumd.org

Counseling Center
301-314-7651
http://counseling.umd.edu/

CARE (Confidential Services for Sexual Assault/Harassment/Rape)
301-741-3442
http://www.health.umd.edu/care

Health Center
301-314-8180
http://www.health.umd.edu/

Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct (Title IX)
TitleIXcoordinator@umd.edu
ocrsm.umd.edu

UMD Alerts https://alert.umd.edu
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University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742

Community Alert: Off Campus Breaking and Entering (No Weapon)

Submitted by UMPD on Fri, 08/10/2018 - 14:47

Community Alert: Off Campus Breaking and Entering (No Weapon)

A breaking and entering has been reported near 4600 College Ave. Two males were last seen driving a silver Lincoln SUV on Dickinson Avenue towards the Metro. No weapons displayed. Stay away from the area. Suspects are still outstanding. Police are still investigating. Additional information will be provided when available.

Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police
Emergency Number - 301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone / 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555

Sent by University of Maryland Police Department
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742

UMD Alert Test

Submitted by UMPD on Wed, 08/01/2018 - 11:55

UMD Alert Test

First Wednesday of each month at 11:55 a.m., the campus tests the UMD Alert Emergency Notification System, Alertus System and Early Warning Sirens. These are only tests.

In the event of an emergency, you will receive text and email notifications with information regarding the nature of the emergency and necessary protective actions.

UMD affiliates may edit their mobile device settings at alert.umd.edu.

Contact Information:

University of Maryland Police Emergency Number 301-405-3333/ #3333 from a mobile phone/ 911

Prince George's County Police
911 from mobile phone / 301-352-1200 (non-emergency) / 911

Sent by University of Maryland Police Department
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742

Test Message

Submitted by UMPD on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 13:39

Test Message

This is a test of RSS Feed. Make sure new module works.

Sent by University of Maryland Police Department
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742

UMD Community Notice - Off-Campus Incident

Submitted by UMPD on Tue, 07/10/2018 - 22:01

UMD Community Notice - Off-Campus Incident

**Community Notice**

The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Prince George’s County Division.

INCIDENT: Off-Campus Incident

OCCURRED: July 10, 2018, at approximately 6:55 p.m.

LOCATION: Paint Branch Trail near Pierce Avenue and Rhode Island Avenue

PARK POLICE CASE #: 18000787

BRIEF DETAILS:

On May 10, 2018, at approximately 7:26 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) was notified of an off-campus incident that occurred along the Paint Branch Trail, near Pierce Avenue and Rhode Island Avenue. A female UMD student reported to police that she was jogging on the trail, when she passed an unknown male who was dressed in all dark clothing with a black backpack. The male advanced toward her, but she was able to deflect the male’s movement. The jogger then ran away from the male. The male was last seen running into the woods.

A video review of the cameras is underway and officers continue to patrol the area. If you see anything suspicious, please report it to the police immediately.

The Maryland-National Capital Park Police is conducting an investigation. Individuals with any information regarding this incident or the possible identity of the suspect are encouraged to contact police (911 or 301-459-3232).

Additional information, when made available by the Maryland-National Capital Park Police may be found on our website at http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices.cfm

When available for release, additional information, including updated descriptions of suspect, may be obtained by accessing the "UMD Safety Notice" portion of our web site: http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices.cfm and http://umpdnews.umd.edu/

Safety Tips:

The University of Maryland Police Department provides an escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If you would like an escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555 (off campus) / 53555 (on campus). You may also use a blue light emergency phone to call for an escort. The police escort service is available to community members at all times.

If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling #3333 from a mobile phone or 301-405-3333.

Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you.

Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something is wrong.

Be ready to take protective action if necessary. This could be something as simple as crossing the street and entering a populated area.

Note the locations of the Blue Light Emergency Phones and look for them as you walk.

See Something, Say Something!

Be Smart, Be Safe!

Download the UMD Guardian app through the Google Play store or the Apple App Store. You can create a virtual safety escort or you can text a tip to UMPD.

Safety Resources:

University of Maryland Police Department

Emergency Number 301-405-3333/ #3333 from a mobile phone/ 911

UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)

umpdnews.umd.edu/umdguardian

Maryland-National Capital Park Police

Prince George’s County Division

Emergency: 911 or 301-459-3232/ Non-Emergency 301-459-9088

UMD Police Walking Escort

Non-Emergency: 301-405-3555

NITE Ride

301-314-6483

http://www.transportation.umd.edu/niteride.html

Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)

301-314-4357

http://www.umdhelpcenter.org/

Counseling Center

301-314-7651

http://counseling.umd.edu/

CARE (Confidential Services for Sexual Assault/Harassment/Rape)

301-741-3442

http://www.health.umd.edu/care

Health Center

301-314-8180

http://www.health.umd.edu/

Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct

TitleIXcoordinator@umd.edu

http://www.umd.edu/ocrsm/

UMD Alerts

https://alert.umd.edu

Sent by email via UMD Alerts to UMD Students/Faculty/Staff

Sent by University of Maryland Police Department
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742

UMD Alert Test

Submitted by UMPD on Wed, 07/04/2018 - 11:56

UMD Alert Test

First Wednesday of each month at 11:55 a.m., the campus tests the UMD Alert Emergency Notification System, Alertus System and Early Warning Sirens. These are only tests.

In the event of an emergency, you will receive text and email notifications with information regarding the nature of the emergency and necessary protective actions.

UMD affiliates may edit their mobile device settings at alert.umd.edu.

Contact Information:

University of Maryland Police Emergency Number 301-405-3333/ #3333 from a mobile phone/ 911

Prince George's County Police
911 from mobile phone / 301-352-1200 (non-emergency) / 911

Sent by University of Maryland Police Department
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742

COMMUNITY ALERT: All Clear for the Off-Campus Robbery (No Weapon)

Submitted by UMPD on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 16:08

COMMUNITY ALERT: All Clear for the Off-Campus Robbery (No Weapon)

An "All Clear" has been issued for the off-campus robbery that occurred in the 5100 block of College Avenue (near College Park Airport). It appears the suspect has left the area. The Prince George's County Police Department is investigating the incident.

Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police
Emergency Number - 301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone / 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555

Sent by University of Maryland Police Department
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742

COMMUNITY ALERT: Off-Campus Robbery (No Weapon) - UPDATE

Submitted by UMPD on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 15:49

COMMUNITY ALERT: Off-Campus Robbery (No Weapon) - UPDATE

The suspect was last seen traveling on foot, going West on Campus Dr. towards the Metro tracks. Police are still in the area looking for the suspect. Please continue to avoid the area. Additional information will be provided when available.

Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police
Emergency Number - 301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone / 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555

Sent by University of Maryland Police Department
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742

COMMUNITY ALERT: Off-Campus Robbery (No Weapon)

Submitted by UMPD on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 15:32

COMMUNITY ALERT: Off-Campus Robbery (No Weapon)

A robbery has been reported off campus in the 5100 block of College Ave. (near College Park Airport). No weapon was used. Stay away from the area. Additional information will be provided when available.

Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police
Emergency Number - 301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone / 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555

Sent by University of Maryland Police Department
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742

UMD Community Notice: Off-Campus Robbery with a Weapon

Submitted by UMPD on Tue, 06/12/2018 - 22:32

UMD Community Notice: Off-Campus Robbery with a Weapon

**Community Notice**

INCIDENT: Off-Campus Robbery with a Weapon

OCCURRED: June 11, 2018/ Approximately 4 p.m.

LOCATION: 4500 block of Guilford Road, College Park, MD

PGPD CASE #: 18-0035520

BRIEF DETAILS:

On June 12, 2018, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Prince George's County Police Department responded to the 4500 block of Guilford Road for a robbery with a weapon that occurred the previous day.

Three UMD students and two unaffiliated victims reported to police that on June 11, 2018, at approximately 4 p.m., they were inside a house in the 4500 block of Guilford Road when they called a known acquaintance and asked him to stop by. The acquaintance was unable to stop by, but the victims were told that another person would meet them at the house. An unidentified male came to the house and displayed a handgun. One of the victims attempted to defend the group, but was struck in the head with the suspect's handgun. The suspect then stole property and left the house.

The incident was a targeted crime that was not reported for more than 24 hours after the incident occurred.

The Prince George’s County Police Department responded is conducting an investigation. Individuals with any information regarding this incident or the possible identity of suspects are encouraged to contact police (911 or 301-352-1200).

Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411 TIPS (8477) or text "PGPD plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgpolice.org and submit a tip online. Email address is: pgcrimesolvers@co.pg.md.us.

Additional information, when made available by the Prince George's County Police, may be found on our website at http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices.cfm

Safety Tips:

If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling #3333 from a mobile phone or 301-405-3333.

Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you.

Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something is wrong.

Note the locations of the Blue Light Emergency Phones and look for them as you walk.

See Something, Say Something!

Be Smart, Be Safe!

Download the UMD Guardian app through the Google Play store or the Apple App Store. You can create a virtual safety escort or you can text a tip to UMPD.

Safety Resources:

University of Maryland Police Department

Emergency Number 301-405-3333/ #3333 from a mobile phone/ 911

UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)

umpdnews.umd.edu/umdguardian

Prince George's County Police Department

911 from mobile phone / 301-352-1200 (non-emergency) / 911

UMD Police Walking Escort

Non-Emergency: 301-405-3555

NITE Ride

301-314-6483

http://www.transportation.umd.edu/niteride.html