Alerts

**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 Prince George's County Police Department. INCIDENT: Off-Campus Burglary OCCURRED: October 22, 2021 (Friday)/ Between 12:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. LOCATION: 4300 block of Hartwick Road, College Park, Maryland PGPD CASE #: 21-0048724 BRIEF DETAILS:

On Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration is participating in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. During this event, members of the community can safely dispose of their unwanted, unused and/or expired prescription drugs at the Pocomoke Building (7965 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD). This service is free and anonymous. No questions asked. If you will not be in the College Park area, please visit https://takebackday.dea.gov/ to find a collection site near you.

INCIDENT: 4th Degree Burglaries (Unlawful Entry) OCCURRED: October 17, 2021 (Sunday)/ Approximately 3:20 p.m. LOCATION: Cumberland Hall and Bel Air Hall, College Park, Maryland UMPD CASE NUMBERS: 2021-80708 and 2021-80709 BRIEF DETAILS: On October 17, 2021, at approximately 3:47 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department responded to Cumberland Hall and Bel Air Hall for reports of suspicious activity. At Cumberland Hall, it was reported that a male not known to the residents, was walking around inside the building.

INCIDENT: Multiple Incidents of Fraud (scams) OCCURRED: Between September 5, 2021, and October 11, 2021 LOCATION: University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland UMPD CASE NUMBERS: 2021-69323, 2021-75257, 2021-77792, 2021-79267 and 2021-80001 BRIEF DETAILS: We write to you this evening to make you aware of multiple incidents of fraud (scams) that have been reported in our area. Since September, we have received five reports of fraud with the most recent incident reported to the University of Maryland Police Department on October 14, 2021. The victims in these cases are University affiliated. Below is a summary of the incidents that were reported to police:

Please join the University of Maryland Police Department for Blessings of the Badge/ Faith & Blue Service on Friday, October 8, 2021, at 10 a.m., at the University of Maryland Memorial Chapel. At this event, we will offer prayers and blessings of protection for all officers, their families and community members. Light refreshments will be served following the service on the patio. National Faith & Blue Weekend (Faith & Blue) is a collaborative initiative that builds bridges and breaks down biases through activities and outreach amongst law enforcement professionals and the communities they serve. National Faith & Blue Weekend is based on the premise that strong communities are built on mutual respect, trust and understanding. Law enforcement entities and faith-based groups are key pillars of a local community, and when they work together, neighborhoods thrive.

INCIDENT: 4th Degree Sex Offense (unlawful touching) OCCURRED: October 1, 2021 (Friday)/ Approximately 8:09 a.m. LOCATION: Campus Drive by the Art-Sociology Building, College Park, Maryland UMPD CASE #: 2021-76652 BRIEF DETAILS: On October 1, 2021, at approximately 8:11 a.m., the University of Maryland Police Department was notified of a 4th degree sex offense (unlawful touching) that occurred minutes prior. A female student reported to police that she was running on Campus Drive near the Art-Sociology Building when a male approached her and touched her inappropriately.