Lights On! Partners with the University of Maryland Police Department to Bring Mission to Campus Community
To learn more about Lights On!, visit https://www.lightsonus.org/
Crisis Intervention Team
A new program for the department is our Crisis Intervention Team (CIT). Currently, we have 17 officers and dispatchers who are trained specifically in the field of Crisis Intervention and are able to interact with crisis situations using de-escalation techniques that improve the safety for our community and the officers and dispatchers involved. This program offers many benefits to public safety, the University’s Mental and Behavioral health services, the UMD community, and the families of the UMD community. All UMPD officers receive training pertaining to individuals in crisis. However, our Crisis Intervention Officers received additional training in the areas of: • Understanding signs and symptoms of mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders • Recognizing when those signs and symptoms represent a crisis situation • Safely de-escalating individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis
A Safety Update from Chief Mitchell
Dear Campus Community, As we continue to go about our day-to-day activities while navigating the unknown that is this pandemic, I want to share with you what we have been working on these last couple of months. My hope is that this information not only provides insight into our department but also provides opportunities for a more community-centered approach to safety and security. And most importantly, I hope this update helps you keep yourselves and our community safe. While our campus was operating in a de-densified capacity for all 2020 and the first half of 2021 due to COVID, we, as expected, saw a decrease in crime on campus. As we finalized the Uniform Crime Report, Part-I crime statistics for 2021, I share with you that overall crime fell to 4.47%, with a 4% decrease in property crimes. New and Ongoing Initiatives
UMPD Investigating On Campus Death
UPDATE – Out of respect for the family’s wishes, we will not be releasing the name of the deceased.
UMD Community Notice 12/20/2021
**Community Notice** The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of two incidents that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of two incidents reported to the Prince George's County Police Department. INCIDENT: Off-Campus Burglaries OCCURRED: December 19, 2021 (Sunday)/ Between 2 a.m. and 9 a.m. LOCATIONS: 4200 block of Knox Road and 4500 block of Guilford Road, College Park, Maryland PGPD CASE NUMBERS: 21-0059040 and 2112190001933 BRIEF DETAILS:
UMD Community Notice 12/16/2021
**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 Burglary OCCURRED: Between December 11, 2021, at approximately 10 p.m., and December 12, 2021, at approximately 9 a.m. LOCATION: 4600 block of Guilford Place, College Park, Maryland PGPD CASE #: 21-0058308 BRIEF DETAILS:
UMD Safety Notice 12/02/2021
INCIDENT: Indecent Exposures OCCURRED: December 2, 2021 (Thursday)/ Approximately 11:45 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. LOCATION: Stamp Student Union UMPD CASE NUMBERS: 2021-91147 & 2021-91171 BRIEF DETAILS: On December 2, 2021, the University of Maryland Police Department was notified of two indecent exposures incidents that occurred inside the Stamp Student Union. On December 2, 2021, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a female student reported to police that at approximately 11:45 a.m., she was sitting on a bench. While she was on the bench, she noticed a male sitting across from her, exposed himself. The student left the area. On December 2, 2021, at approximately 5:06 p.m., a female student reported to police that at approximately 2:30 p.m., a male sat directly across from her and a few minutes later the male exposed himself. The student left the area.
Toys for Tots Drive 2021
UMPD and Maryland Athletics are partnering up for the annual Toys for Tots drive. Donations from this drive go directly to families of Prince George’s County. Fans attending the December 5, men’s basketball game against Northwestern and/or the women’s basketball game versus Purdue on December 8, can donate a new, unwrapped children’s toy. If you are unable to attend the games but would still like to donate, you can drop off a new, unwrapped children’s toy at the Pocomoke Building (7569 Baltimore Avenue/Between Target and Fraternity Row) until December 12, 2021. Once inside the lobby, go to the Service window on your left and let the person know you are dropping off a toy for Toys for Tots. If you are on campus, we can also stop by your building to pick up your donation. Email rhoaas@umpd.umd.edu to schedule. ###