Alerts
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 2020
Below is a message from Chief Mitchell that was sent yesterday to all members of the department. Please join me is celebrating National Telecommunicators Week that began yesterday and extends through April 18. I can speak for many police officers in saying that I could not do their job. I can also say thank God we have such a dedicated group of professionals in UMPD. Last year our dispatchers handled over 60,000 calls and hundreds of alarms. They are the voice that you hear when you call 911 in emergencies. They are the voice that you hear when a police officer calls for help over the radio. Unfortunately they seldom hear a voice that just says "thank you"! Thank you for being there in our time of need. Thank you for making sure that I have all of the life-saving information available when responding priority on a call. Thank you for helping me to stay alive so that I can return home safely to my family. On behalf of a grateful UMPD, please join me in thanking our Dispatchers for their outstanding service and support. They remain the "Thin Gold Line" in our Department and profession. Salute! Chief David B. Mitchell
UMD Text Alert 03/30/2020
The Governor of Maryland has issued a Stay-at-Home Order that goes into effect at 8 p.m., March 30, 2020. “The order states that no Maryland resident should leave their home unless it is for an essential job or for an essential reason, such as obtaining food or medicine, seeking urgent medical attention, or for other necessary purposes.” Details: https://go.umd.edu/iDP ###
Telephone Reporting for Certain Incidents
Until further notice, we are taking some reports over the phone. You can call us at our non-emergency number at 301-405-3555. If you have an emergency, dial 911 or 301-405-3333 or #3333 from your cell phone. You can also contact us via the UMD Guardian app too. ###
UMD Text Alert 03/21/2020
An individual who contracts with the University Health Center and Maryland Athletics on a part-time basis has tested positive for COVID-19. The University immediately began notifying the individuals who we know came into direct contact with the individual and provided CDC guidance. More information from the University Health Center: go.umd.edu/iuF ###
UMD Text Alert 03/20/2020
A University of Maryland student participating in the Education Abroad program in Barcelona, Spain, has tested positive for COVID-19. This student did not return to College Park upon their arrival back to the U.S. and is currently self- isolating at their home, outside of the state of Maryland. More information from the University Health Center: https://go.umd.edu/iuF . ###