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COMMUNITY ALERT: Off-Campus Burglary / Sex Assault (No Weapon displayed)
A Burglary / Sex Assault has been reported off campus at approximately 0310hrs. An unknown individual entered a resident in the 4500 block of Guilford Rd through a window. The unknown suspect sexually assaulted the female victim. The suspect fled the resident in an unknown direction. PGPD is investigating the incident.
Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police
Emergency Number - 301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone / 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555
UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)
umpdnews.umd.edu/umdguardian
Prince George's County Police
911 from mobile phone
Non-Emergency Number - 301-352-1200
UMD Police Walking Escort/Non-Emergency:
301-405-3555
NITE Ride
301-314-6483
http://www.transportation.umd.edu/niteride.html
Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)
301-314-4357
http://helpcenterumd.org
Counseling Center
301-314-7651
http://counseling.umd.edu/
CARE (Confidential Services for Sexual Assault/Harassment/Rape)
301-741-3442
http://www.health.umd.edu/care
Health Center
301-314-8180
http://www.health.umd.edu/
Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct (Title IX)
TitleIXcoordinator@umd.edu
ocrsm.umd.edu
UMD Alerts https://alert.umd.edu
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University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742
UMD Alert Test
First Wednesday of each month at 11:55 a.m., the campus tests the UMD Alert Emergency Notification System, Alertus System and Early Warning Sirens. These are only tests.
In the event of an emergency, you will receive text and email notifications with information regarding the nature of the emergency and necessary protective actions.
UMD affiliates may edit their mobile device settings at alert.umd.edu.
Contact Information:
University of Maryland Police Emergency Number 301-405-3333/ #3333 from a mobile phone/ 911
Prince George's County Police
911 from mobile phone / 301-352-1200 (non-emergency) / 911
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742
Community Notice: Assist Other Agency
**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 Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Prince George’s County Division.
INCIDENT: Assist Other Agency
OCCURRED: September 5, 2017, at approximately 12:40 p.m.
LOCATION: Hiker/Biker Trail, near the eastern end of the College Park Airport
PARK POLICE CASE #: 17001423
BRIEF DETAILS:
On September 5, 2017, at approximately 1:12 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) was notified of an incident that occurred along the Hiker/Biker Trail near the College Park Airport. Officers from UMPD and the Maryland-National Capital Park Police responded and met with a female.
The female was walking along the trail when a male grabbed her from behind and forced her to the ground. Once on the ground the male got back up and left because people could be heard walking along the trail. No injuries were reported.
The suspect was last seen riding a bicycle south on the trail towards Riverdale. UMPD notified neighboring police departments of the incident. Officers have increased their patrols along the Hiker/Biker Trail near campus.
The Maryland-National Capital Park Police is conducting an investigation. Individuals with any information regarding this incident or the possible identity of the suspect are encouraged to contact police (911 or 301-459-3232).
Additional information, when made available by the Maryland-National Capital Park Police may be found on our website at http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices.cfm
When available for release, additional information, including updated descriptions of suspect, may be obtained by accessing the "UMD Safety Notice" portion of our web site: http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices.cfm and http://umpdnews.umd.edu/
Safety Tips:
The University of Maryland Police Department provides an escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If you would like an escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555 (off campus) / 53555 (on campus). You may also use a blue light emergency phone to call for an escort. The police escort service is available to community members at all times.
If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling #3333 from a mobile phone or 301-405-3333.
Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you.
Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something is wrong.
See Something, Say Something!
Be Smart, Be Safe!
Download the UMD Guardian app through the Google Play store or the Apple App Store. You can create a virtual safety escort or you can text a tip to UMPD.
Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police Department
Emergency Number 301-405-3333/ #3333 from a mobile phone/ 911
UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)
Maryland-National Capital Park Police
Prince George’s County Division
Emergency: 911 or 301-459-3232/ Non-Emergency 301-459-9088
UMD Police Walking Escort
Non-Emergency: 301-405-3555
NITE Ride
301-314-6483
http://www.transportation.umd.edu/niteride.html
Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)
301-314-4357
Counseling Center
301-314-7651
CARE (Confidential Services for Sexual Assault/Harassment/Rape)
301-741-3442
http://www.health.umd.edu/care
Health Center
301-314-8180
Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct
UMD SOS App
http://apps.reslife.umd.edu/SOS/
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UMD Safety Notice - Burglary
INCIDENT: Burglary
OCCURRED: August 31, 2017, at approximately 3:55 a.m.
LOCATION: Ellicott Hall
UMPD CASE #: 2017-56137
BRIEF DETAILS:
On August 31, 2017, at approximately 4:03 a.m., the University of Maryland Police Department responded to Ellicott Hall for a burglary. Two female students were asleep in their room when one of them heard a noise. The student woke up and found a male inside her room who appeared to be intoxicated. The second student woke up, yelled at the male, and he left.
Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the male.
The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is
conducting an investigation. 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 .
When available for release, additional information, may be obtained by
accessing the "UMD Safety Notice" portion of our web site: http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices.cfm and
http://umpdnews.umd.edu/home
Safety Tips:
The University of Maryland Police Department provides a walking escort service
for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If you would like a
walking escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555. You may also use a
blue light emergency phone to call for an escort.
Make sure that you lock your doors and windows before you
leave and when you are in for the night.
If you have a home security system, set it.
Make sure your residence has good exterior lighting.
Never enter your residence if you see that a door or window has been forced. Go to the nearest safe place and contact the local police immediately.
If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling #3333 from a mobile phone or 301-405-3333.
Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you.
Trust your
instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something is wrong.
See Something, Say Something!
Be Smart, Be Safe!
Download the UMD Guardian app through the
Google Play store or the Apple App Store. You can create a virtual safety
escort or you can text a tip to UMPD.
Safety
Resources:
University of Maryland Police Department
Emergency Number 301-405-3333/ #3333 from a mobile phone/ 911
Prince George's County Police Department
911 from mobile phone / 301-352-1200 (non-emergency) / 911
UMD Police Walking Escort
Non-Emergency: 301-405-3555
NITE Ride
301-314-6483
http://www.transportation.umd.edu/niteride.html
Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)
301-314-4357
Counseling Center
301-314-7651
CARE (Confidential Services for Sexual Assault/Harassment/Rape)
301-741-3442
http://www.health.umd.edu/care
Health Center
301-314-8180
Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct
UMD Alerts
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UMD Safety Notice - Indecent Exposure
INCIDENT: Indecent Exposure
OCCURRED: August 27, 2017, between 7:15 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Campus Drive near Lot 1B area
and Alleghany Alley towards Mowatt Lane Parking Garage
UMPD CASE #: 2017-55317
BRIEF DETAILS:
Sunday evening around 9:05 p.m., UMPD officers met with two individuals who reported indecent exposure incidents that occurred between 7:15 and 7:30 Sunday morning.
The first incident occurred at approximately 7:15 a.m., in the area of Campus Drive and lot 1B. The second incident occurred in the area of Allegany Hall around 7:30 a.m. Both incidents involved a naked male who approached female UMD students.
A video review of our cameras is currently under way. Officers have increased their patrol presence around campus.
The University of
Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is conducting an
investigation. 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 .
When available for release, additional information, may be obtained by
accessing the "UMD Safety Notice" portion of our web site: http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices.cfm and http://umpdnews.umd.edu/home
Safety Tips:
The University of Maryland Police Department provides a walking escort service
for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If you would like a
walking escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555. You may also use a
blue light emergency phone to call for an escort.
Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you.
Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something is
wrong.
If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately
by calling #3333 from a mobile phone or 301-405-3333.
Be Smart, Be Safe!
Download the UMD Guardian app through the Google Play store or the Apple
App Store. You can create a virtual safety escort or you can text a tip to
UMPD.
Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police Department
Emergency Number 301-405-3333/ #3333 from a mobile phone/ 911
Prince George's County Police Department
911 from mobile phone / 301-352-1200 (non-emergency) / 911
UMD Police Walking Escort
Non-Emergency: 301-405-3555
NITE Ride
301-314-6483
http://www.transportation.umd.edu/niteride.html
Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)
301-314-4357
Counseling Center
301-314-7651
CARE (Confidential Services for Sexual Assault/Harassment/Rape)
301-741-3442
http://www.health.umd.edu/care
Health Center
301-314-8180
Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct
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UMD Advisory: Burglary of a Chemistry Lab
The purpose of this advisory is to make you aware of a burglary that was reported to the University of Maryland Police Department.
INCIDENT: Burglary of a Chemistry Lab
OCCURRED: Between August 9, 2017, at approximately 5 p.m. and August 10, 2017, at approximately 5 p.m.
LOCATION: Chemistry Building
UMPD CASE #: 2017-50848
BRIEF DETAILS:
On Thursday, August 10, 2017, at approximately 5:14 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department responded to the Chemistry Building for a burglary. A male UMD employee reported to police that laboratory equipment and small amounts of two toxic substances were missing from the lab.
The amount that was taken is not deemed to be a health or safety risk to the public or our campus community. They are highly diluted standards used for testing purposes.
Our detectives are conducting an investigation and a video review of our cameras in the area is underway.
Individuals with any information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact police at 301-405-3555 or may do so anonymously by emailing http://www.umpd.umd.edu/contact/anonymous_tip.cfm .
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UMD Safety Notice - Burglary
INCIDENT: Burglary
OCCURRED: August 12, 2017, at approximately 11:23 p.m.
LOCATION: South Campus Commons #6
UMPD CASE #: 2017-51496
BRIEF DETAILS:
On Saturday, August 12, 2017, at approximately 11:23 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department responded to South Campus Commons #6 for a burglary. The resident told police that she heard a noise coming from the common area of the apartment. The resident went to the common area and found a male. The male then quickly left the apartment. Nothing was taken.
Officers searched the area but were unable
to locate the male. A video review of our cameras in the area is underway.
The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is
conducting an investigation. 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 .
When available for release, additional information, may be obtained by
accessing the "UMD Safety Notice" portion of our web site: http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices.cfm and
http://umpdnews.umd.edu/home
Safety Tips:
The University of Maryland Police Department provides a walking escort service
for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If you would like a
walking escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555. You may also use a
blue light emergency phone to call for an escort.
Make sure that you lock your doors and windows before you leave and when you are in for the night.
If you have a
home security system, set it.
If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately
by calling #3333 from a mobile phone or 301-405-3333.
Stay alert and attuned to people and
circumstances around you.
Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something is
wrong.
See Something, Say Something!
Be Smart, Be Safe!
Download the UMD Guardian app through the
Google Play store or the Apple App Store. You can create a virtual safety
escort or you can text a tip to UMPD.
Safety
Resources:
University of Maryland Police Department
Emergency Number 301-405-3333/ #3333 from a mobile phone/ 911
Prince George's County Police Department
911 from mobile phone / 301-352-1200 (non-emergency) / 911
UMD Police Walking Escort
Non-Emergency: 301-405-3555
NITE Ride
301-314-6483
http://www.transportation.umd.edu/niteride.html
Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)
301-314-4357
Counseling Center
301-314-7651
CARE (Confidential Services for Sexual Assault/Harassment/Rape)
301-741-3442
http://www.health.umd.edu/care
Health Center
301-314-8180
Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct
UMD Alerts
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UMD ALERT: All Clear
An "All Clear" has been issued for the off campus armed person at 8100 Baltimore Ave. PGPD has determined that no weapon was displayed and subject has left the area. PGPD will continue investigation
Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police
Emergency Number - 301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone / 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555
UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)
umpdnews.umd.edu/umdguardian
Prince George's County Police
911 from mobile phone
Non-Emergency Number - 301-352-1200
UMD Police Walking Escort/Non-Emergency:
301-405-3555
NITE Ride
301-314-6483
http://www.transportation.umd.edu/niteride.html
Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)
301-314-4357
http://helpcenterumd.org
Counseling Center
301-314-7651
http://counseling.umd.edu/
CARE (Confidential Services for Sexual Assault/Harassment/Rape)
301-741-3442
http://www.health.umd.edu/care
Health Center
301-314-8180
http://www.health.umd.edu/
Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct (Title IX)
TitleIXcoordinator@umd.edu
ocrsm.umd.edu
UMD Alerts https://alert.umd.edu
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University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742
UMD ALERT: Armed Subject off-campus
A person armed with an unk caliber handgun reported at 8100 Baltimore Ave. Avoid the area and follow all public safety orders. Additional information will be provided when it becomes available.
Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police
Emergency Number - 301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone / 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555
UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)
umpdnews.umd.edu/umdguardian
Prince George's County Police
911 from mobile phone
Non-Emergency Number - 301-352-1200
UMD Police Walking Escort/Non-Emergency:
301-405-3555
NITE Ride
301-314-6483
http://www.transportation.umd.edu/niteride.html
Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)
301-314-4357
http://helpcenterumd.org
Counseling Center
301-314-7651
http://counseling.umd.edu/
CARE (Confidential Services for Sexual Assault/Harassment/Rape)
301-741-3442
http://www.health.umd.edu/care
Health Center
301-314-8180
http://www.health.umd.edu/
Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct (Title IX)
TitleIXcoordinator@umd.edu
ocrsm.umd.edu
UMD Alerts https://alert.umd.edu
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Sent by email and SMS (text) via UMD Alerts to UMD Students/Faculty/Staff
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742
UMD Alert Test
First Wednesday of each month at 11:55 a.m., the campus tests the UMD Alert Emergency Notification System, Alertus System and Early Warning Sirens. These are only tests.
In the event of an emergency, you will receive text and email notifications with information regarding the nature of the emergency and necessary protective actions.
UMD affiliates may edit their mobile device settings at alert.umd.edu.
Contact Information:
University of Maryland Police Emergency Number 301-405-3333/ #3333 from a mobile phone/ 911
Prince George's County Police
911 from mobile phone / 301-352-1200 (non-emergency) / 911
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742
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