Alerts
11/01/2020 UMD Community Notice - Update in Last Night's Off-Campus Shooting
Dear Campus Community, Last night shortly after 11 PM, the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) and the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) responded to a report of a shooting at The Hotel at the University of Maryland. PGPD is leading this investigation and has provided the following update, including information on the status of the victims and images of two persons of interest: https://pgpolice.blogspot.com/2020/11/pgpd-releases-surveillance-pictures-of.html At this point, we have no information that any of the victims are affiliated with the University of Maryland community. UMPD assisted PGPD with scene security and traffic control and provided first aid to one of the victims. The safety of the University of Maryland and our surrounding community remains our highest priority. Chief David B. Mitchell Chief of Police/ Director of Public Safety Safety Tips:
10/29/2020 UMD Advisory: Flood Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Waring for our area until 5:30 PM. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. At 11:30 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area throughout the day. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. ###
10/24/2020 UMD Safety Notice
INCIDENT: 4th Degree Sex Offense/Unlawful Touching OCCURRED: October 24, 2020, at approximately 1:10 a.m. LOCATION: ODK Fountain on McKeldin Mall UMPD CASE #: 2020-76255 BRIEF DETAILS: On October 24, 2020, at approximately 2:12 a.m., the University of Maryland Police Department was notified of a 4th degree sex offense/unlawful touching that occurred at approximately 1:10 a.m., this morning. A female student reported to police that she was heading towards the ODK fountain on McKeldin Mall. A male, who was not known to the student, ran up to her and touched her inappropriately. The suspect then promptly left the area. The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating this incident. Individuals with any information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact police at 301-405-3555. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may email http://www.umpd.umd.edu/contact/anonymous_tip.cfm .
**UPDATE** UMPD to Participate in DEA's Drug Take Back Day
UPDATE: Our site collected an approximately 70 pounds of expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. ### __________________________________________________________________________________