Alerts
DEA Drug Take Back Event this Saturday **UPDATE**
On Saturday, October 28, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the University of Maryland Department Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) participated in its 14th Annual Prescription Drug Take Back. The public has embraced the opportunity these take-back events provide to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Our site collected approximately 50 pounds of unused pharmaceuticals. ###
10/21/17 Community Notice
**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 Incident OCCURRED: October 21, 2017/ Approximately 3:05 a.m. LOCATION: 4600 block of Knox Road, College Park, MD PGPD CASE #: 17-102100000725 BRIEF DETAILS: On October 21, 2017, at approximately 9:22 a.m., the University of Maryland Police Department was notified of an off-campus burglary that occurred on October 21, 2017, at approximately 3:05 a.m., in the 4600 block of Knox Road. A female UMD student reported that she was woken up by a male in her bedroom. The male then left without taking anything from the residence. The Prince George's County Police Department is conducting an investigation. Individuals with any information regarding this incident or the possible identity of suspects are encouraged to contact police (911 or 301-352-1200).
PGPD Provides Update in Saturday's Incident
https://pgpolice.blogspot.com/2017/10/suspect-in-custody-in-connection-with.html
10/14/17 Community Alert
Earlier this evening, officers from the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) and the Prince George’s County Police Department responded to the 7500 block of Rhode Island Ave for a shooting. Injuries were reported. Officers searched the area for the suspects, but were unable to locate them. The last known direction of travel was towards the College Park Metro. UMPD officers have since cleared the scene and 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://www.alert.umd.edu/alerts . ###
Update from October 6, 2017 Incident
INCIDENT: Assault OCCURRED: October 6, 2017, at approximately 10:56 p.m. LOCATION: Campus Drive by Stamp Student Union UMPD CASE #: 2017-64640 BRIEF DETAILS: