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
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.
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 .
UMD Safety Notice 08/28/17
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.
University of Maryland Police Department Refers Person of Interest in Noose Investigation
The University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) announced today an update on a hate/bias investigation involving a noose found on campus. On April 27, 2017, the University of Maryland Police Department responded to Fraternity Row #5 for a hate/bias incident. A noose was found in the kitchen, and UMPD launched an investigation. Our detectives have spent over 600 hours investigating this incident, including interviewing over 60 people, as well as reviewing video and swipe card access. UMPD has now referred a person of interest to campus officials for disciplinary review. Criminal charges will be applied should additional evidence meet the threshold for state or federal prosecution. “UMPD is committed to creating a safe campus that is free from hate and discrimination,” said UMD Chief of Police David B. Mitchell. “As always, members of the UMD community are asked to reach out and report when they see hate, so we can protect our community and create a safer campus.” ###
UMD Safety Notice 08/13/17
Please visit http://www.umpd.umd.edu/stats/safety_notices_umpd_detail.cfm?id=836 for information regarding an on-campus burglary that occurred on 08/12/17. The University of Maryland Police Department is conducting an investigation. Individuals with any information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact police at 301-405-3555. ###
UMD Advisory Message 08/13/17
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.