Alerts
UPDATE 03/02/18 UMD Closed
UPDATE: The University of Maryland, College Park is closed, Friday, March 2, 2018, due to inclement weather. ### The University of Maryland, College Park will open late at 12 noon, Friday, March 2, 2018, due to inclement weather. ###
**UPDATE from the Armed Subject Alert that was sent Earlier Today**
**UPDATE from the Armed Subject Alert that was sent Earlier Today** OCCURRED: February 20, 2018/ Approximately 11:55 a.m. LOCATION: Annapolis Hall UMPD CASE #: 2018-11905 BRIEF DETAILS: On February 20, 2018, at approximately 12:01 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department received a call about a female armed with a handgun that was in a holster, possibly with a badge, at Annapolis Hall. As officers searched for the individual, UMPD received a call from a female who informed us that she was the person we were seeking from Annapolis Hall. Officers met with the female at the College Park Shopping Center. It was determined that she was an off-duty officer from another law enforcement agency and her clothing had shifted which exposed her handgun without her knowledge. The female was on campus conducting personal business and posed no threat to our community.
A Message from UMPD Regarding Yesterday’s Tragic Event in Florida
Dear Campus Community, Yesterday’s horrific incident in Parkland, Florida is a sobering reminder that such incidents continue to happen and often lead to more questions than answers. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School community. Currently, there are no active threats toward our campus. It is extremely important to remember that, If You See Something, Say Something. If you notice an individual that is behaving in a manner that is unsettling, please call the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) right away so an investigation can begin. Furthermore, UMPD remains vigilant all day, every day, to protect our campus from harm. This campus has a Behavior Evaluation and Threat Assessment (BETA) Team, which immediately evaluates reports about students who appear to be concerning, disruptive, or threatening. For more information, please visit https://studentaffairs.umd.edu/staff-faculty/beta-team .
02/08/17 Community Alert
Earlier today, officers from the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) and the Prince George’s County Police Department responded to the 8800 block of 36th Avenue for an off-campus robbery. It was reported that a suspects came onto campus near the Chesapeake Building. Officers searched the area for the suspect, but were unable to locate the suspect. UMPD officers have since cleared the scene but continue to maintain a presence on campus. The Prince George’s County Police Department continues to investigate this incident. Text messages and emails were sent to members of our community alerting them of the situation. To view the messages, please visit https://alert.umd.edu/alerts ###