Dear UMD Campus Community,

On October 19th at 10:19 a.m., we invite the University of Maryland community to join more than 19.5 million individuals for the Great Shakeout. The Shakeout is a global earthquake awareness drill that provides local communities, schools, businesses and organizations throughout the nation with an opportunity to practice how to stay safe during an earthquake and to practice the protective action of “Drop, Cover and Hold On.”

On August 23, 2011, the 5.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Mineral, Va., took us by surprise and was a stark reminder that many areas within our nation are vulnerable to these unexpected events. It was an equally powerful reminder that all of us must be prepared during an earthquake, as well as be ready for other potential hazards.

On October 19th at 10:19 a.m. we strongly encourage you to Drop to the ground, take Cover under a sturdy table or desk, and Hold On to practice the earthquake protective actions!

Remember, preparedness is a shared responsibility. Do your part and practice how to be safe when shaking begins.

To learn more about emergency preparedness at the University of Maryland, please visit www.prepare.umd.edu.

For information on earthquake preparedness, please visit www.shakeout.org.

Thank you in advance for your participation!

UMPD officers have cleared the scene at the 7500 block of Rhode Island Ave.  PGPD continues to investigate.

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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Injuries have been reported.  PGPD is investigating and UMPD is on scene.  Continue to stay away from the area.

Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police
Emergency Number -  301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone / 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555

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:
On October 6, 2017, at approximately 10:56 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department responded to the Stamp Student Union area for an assault involving a baseball bat. Two male UMD students were walking along Campus Drive near Stamp Student Union when they got into a verbal altercation with a passing vehicle. A male passenger got out of the vehicle and began following the two students. The passenger then went back to the car and retrieved a baseball bat. The passenger then exchanged words with the two students and then struck one of the students. The passenger then got back into the vehicle and drove towards Baltimore Avenue.

The student was taken to a local hospital and has since been released.

Our Criminal Investigations Unit has identified the two suspects involved in this incident. They have no affiliation with the University and were issued a denial of access for the campus. Charges will be filed.

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 andhttp://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.

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

http://www.umdhelpcenter.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 and Sexual Misconduct 

TitleIXcoordinator@umd.edu

ocrsm.umd.edu

UMD Alerts

https://alert.umd.edu‎