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 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.
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. ###
UMPD to attend The Community Speaks Event
Join others and us at The Community Speaks event, hosted by the Embry Center for Family Life. We hope to see you there!
Administrative Hearing Board Scheduled
Administrative Hearing Board The University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) conducts an Administrative Hearing Board at the request of the police officer who disputes the outcome of an Internal Affairs Investigation. Police officers receive some form of corrective action if an Internal Affairs investigation results in a finding that a police officer has engaged in misconduct by intentionally violating the law, any University of Maryland Police Department policy, or University policy. Internal investigations into allegations of police officer misconduct that could lead to disciplinary action, demotion or dismissal must be conducted in accordance with State law and the LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ BILL OF RIGHTS (LEOBR), Sections 3-101 through 3-112 of the PUBLIC SAFETY, ANNOTATED CODE OFMARYLAND. The LEOBR only applies to sworn agency personnel. Internal discipline is separate from punishment that the police officer may face as a result of criminal charges.
UMD Text Alert 06/29/17
A UMD Text Alert was sent on 06/29/17, for an off-campus armed robbery. The following information was sent out to our campus community: An off-campus armed robbery has been reported at 7600 Hopkins Ave. Suspect not in custody. Suspect described as M/ wearing white Tank top armed with unk handgun in company with M/ wearing unk color basketball shorts. Be alert. Stay away from area. Additional information will be provided when it becomes available. The Prince George's County Police Department is the primary reporting agency and is conducting the investigation. ###