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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 . ###

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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:

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UMD Annual Safety and Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report

Working Together for a Safe Campus The 2017 Annual Safety and Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for your review. The Annual Security Report provides safety and security information to current and prospective students and their parents, as well as to faculty and staff members. Statistics comparing crime over the previous three years are outlined in the report. In addition to outlining the different security resources the campus has to offer, the report also includes statistics on area crime reported to off-campus law enforcement agencies as well as to several University departments that report data back to our Police Department. The Clery Act does not require the reporting of statistics for the crime of theft, which, by far, is the most commonly, reported criminal offense on campus. Other property crimes reportable through Clery include Burglary, Motor Vehicle Theft and Arson. The men and women of the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) are responsible for keeping the

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Safe Terp Trade Zone

09/05/17 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 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.

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UMD Safety Notice 08/31/17

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 .

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