Alerts
UMD Community Alert 05/22/2021
A UMD Community Alert was issued this evening for the report of gun shots fired off-campus. Below is information that was sent out to the campus community. Report of gun shots fired in the 4700 block of Berwyn House Road (east of Baltimore Avenue). PGPD and UMPD are on scene. Stay away from the area. More information to follow when available. This is the last message for the report of gun shots fired that occurred in the 4700 block of Berwyn House Road (east of Baltimore Avenue). Suspect(s) are believed to no longer be in the area. There have been no report of injuries. PGPD and UMPD will continue to patrol the area. If you see suspicious activity, report it to police immediately. To learn more about UMD Alerts, visit https://alert.umd.edu/ . ###
UMPD Officers Recognized for their Dedication to Eliminating Impaired Driving Crashes, Injuries and Deaths
This week we are highlighting our officers for their dedication and hard work when it comes to impaired driving enforcement. While the in-person awards ceremony, which is typically held each fall, were cancelled due to COVID-19, we thank our officers who would have been recognized at the 19th Annual Maryland Impaired Driving Law Enforcement Awards. The Impaired Driving- Law Enforcement Award is a joint effort of the Maryland Department of Transportation’s -Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office and the Washington Regional Alcohol Program. This award honors officers who are dedicated to eliminating impaired driving crashes, injuries and deaths. Congratulations to MPO Fogleman, who was awarded the DUI Law Enforcement Award. This award is for officers who made 20 or more DUI arrests during calendar year 2019. Congratulations to MPO Mack, who was awarded the DUI Law Enforcement Award. This award is for officers who made 20 or more DUI arrests during calendar year 2019.
Save the Date - DEA Take Back Day
On April 24, 2021, between 10a and 2p, the public can anonymously drop off unused, expired prescription medication at the Pocomoke Building (7569 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD) for safe disposal. This is a free service.
UMD Advisory: IRS Impersonation Scam
The purpose of this UMD Advisory is to make you aware of an IRS impersonation scam. Below is the warning from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that was published on March 30, 2021.