Passing of Retired UMPD Motorcycle Officer, Cpl. Conaway "Steel" "Motorman"
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Retired University of Maryland Police Department motorcycle officer, Corporal William “Bill” Conaway. Cpl Conaway, “Steel”, or “Motorman” as he was known served the University of Maryland community from 1983 to 2005. Please keep Cpl. Conaway’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of loss. The funeral for Retired Corporal William “Bill” Conaway is listed below: DATE and TIME: Monday, September 24, 2018 Viewing: 1:45 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Funeral: 2:30 p.m. There will not be an interment following the funeral service. LOCATION: University of Maryland Memorial Chapel 1101 Memorial Chapel College Park, MD 20742 PARKING:
Update to Today's Weather Related Alerts
The safety of our campus community is our foremost priority. In the interest of public safety, the University of Maryland Police Department contracts with AccuWeather to receive real-time information on storm paths approaching the footprint of our campus community. When we receive alerts, we call AccuWeather to discuss what impact a storm could have on our campus and decide if a campus wide-alert is needed. At approximately 5:19 p.m., we received notification from AccuWeather that a tornado may be imminent for our area. Based upon the warning and our conversation with their meteorologist, in the best interest of life and safety, we notified our campus community to seek shelter via text and email and sounded the siren. At approximately 5:42 p.m., we received an update from AccuWeather that the warning was extended to 6:10 p.m and updated our alert. At approximately 6 p.m., we received notification from AccuWeather that the warning for our campus was canceled as the rotation had shifted off to the north.
UMPD Investigating Two Hate Bias Incidents
The University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) are investigating two hate bias incidents. On September 2, 2018, at approximately 3:40 p.m., UMPD responded to Queen Anne’s Hall for a hate bias incident that occurred between August 30, and September 1, 2018. A student reported to police that anti-LGBTQ comments were found on a couple of whiteboards and verbal anti-LGBTQ statements were overheard the following night. On September 2, 2018, at approximately 8:07 p.m., UMPD responded to La Plata Hall for a swastika that was drawn onto a whiteboard. The incident occurred between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on September 2.
An Update from Last Night's Text Alert
UPDATE: 09/14/18 After re-interviewing the reporting person in this case and the available video footage from our Security Operations Center, the interaction between the reporting person and the individual from the vehicle do not meet the necessary requirements of a robbery. This case has been changed to a suspicious activity report. During the interaction, an assault did not occur and no property was taken from the reporting person. ### Below is an update from last night's text alert that was sent via the UMD ALERT System:
UMD Community Notice 08/25/18
**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 Attempted Burglary OCCURRED: August 25, 2018/ Approximately 2:15 a.m. LOCATION: 4500 block of Guilford Road, College Park, MD PGPD CASE #: 18-0051629 BRIEF DETAILS: On August 25, 2018, at approximately 2:34 a.m., the University of Maryland Police Department was notified by the Prince George’s County Police Department of an attempted burglary. The incident occurred in the 4500 block of Guildford Road, College Park. A female UMD student reported to police, that at approximately 2:15 a.m., a male stuck his head through an unsecured window. The student woke up and the male left the area in an unknown direction.
UMD Community Notice 07/10/18
**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: Off-Campus Incident OCCURRED: July 10, 2018, at approximately 6:55 p.m. LOCATION: Paint Branch Trail near Pierce Avenue and Rhode Island Avenue PARK POLICE CASE #: 18000787 BRIEF DETAILS:
UMD Text Alert for Off-Campus Robbery (No Weapon) 06/27/18
On Wednesday, June 27, 2018, UMD text alerts were sent for a robbery (no weapon) that occurred off-campus. (1/3) COMMUNITY ALERT: Off-Campus Robbery (No Weapon) A robbery has been reported off campus in the 5100 block of College Ave. (near College Park Airport). No weapon was used. Stay away from the area. Additional information will be provided when available. (2/3) COMMUNITY ALERT: Off-Campus Robbery (No Weapon) - UPDATE The suspect was last seen traveling on foot, going West on Campus Dr. towards the Metro tracks. Police are in the area looking for the suspect. Please continue to avoid the area. Additional information will be provided when available. (3/3) COMMUNITY ALERT: An "All Clear" has been issued for the off-campus robbery that occurred in the 5100 block of College Avenue (near College Park Airport). It appears the suspect has left the area. The Prince George's County Police Department is investigating the incident. ###
06/12/18 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 Robbery with a Weapon OCCURRED: June 11, 2018/ Approximately 4 p.m. LOCATION: 4500 block of Guilford Road, College Park, MD PGPD CASE #: 18-0035520 BRIEF DETAILS: On June 12, 2018, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Prince George's County Police Department responded to the 4500 block of Guilford Road for a robbery with a weapon that occurred the previous day.