06/27/17 Incident Reported to Police
Dear Campus Community, Earlier today, we were notified of a knotted piece of plastic wrap laying on the ground in the 7500 block of Baltimore Ave. An officer met with two individuals who were walking south when they noticed the item. Police were notified out of concern for possible hate-bias. Preliminary investigation reveals that this type of material is used to contain and protect loose items during transport. Out of an abundance of caution, we are looking into this matter and conducting a review of our cameras in the area. We encourage the university community to continue to reach out to us when concerned as we work together to create a safer campus. If anyone has information, please call us at 301-405-3555 or email investigations@umpd.umd.edu . Individuals wishing to remain anonymous can email http://www.umpd.umd.edu/contact/anonymous_tip.cfm. ###
UMPD Members Recognized at the 2017 Police Chiefs' Association of Prince George's County Annual Awards Program
On Thursday, June 15, 2017, members from the University of Maryland Police Department attended the Police Chiefs’ Association of Prince George’s County Annual Awards Program. They were recognized for their hard work and dedication to the agency and the community in which they serve. Congratulations to our Student Police Auxiliary Services Coordinator, who was presented with the Police Chiefs’ Association of Prince George’s County, Civilian of the Year award from the Association (pictured on the left). Congratulations to the late Retired Captain “Buddy” Bell, who was honored with the Police Chiefs’ Association of Prince George’s County Hall of Fame Award from the Association. Accepting in his honor was his wife (pictured on the right). ###
UMD Text Alert 06/15/17
A UMD Text Alert was sent for an off-campus robbery (weapon displayed) on June 15, 2017. For information about the text alert, visit https://www.alert.umd.edu/node/978 . The Prince George's County Police Department is the primary reporting agency and is conducting the investigation. ###
UMD Text Alert 06/10/17
A UMD Text Alert was sent for an off-campus robbery with a weapon on June 10, 2017. For information about the text alert, visit https://www.alert.umd.edu/node/974 . The Prince George's County Police Department is the primary reporting agency and is conducting the investigation. ###
UMD Safety Notice 05/20/17
INCIDENT: Homicide OCCURRED: May 20, 2017/ Approximately 3:03 a.m. LOCATION: Regents Drive near Montgomery Hall Bus Stop UMPD CASE #: 2017-31027 BRIEF DETAILS: On Saturday, May 20, 2017, at approximately 3:05 a.m., the University of Maryland Police Department was notified of an assault with a knife on Regents Drive near Montgomery Hall. Officers immediately responded to the area and located the male victim on the sidewalk suffering from serious injuries. Officers provided medical assistance until paramedics arrived. The victim was taken to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased by medical staff. Prince George’s County Police stopped an individual on Regents Drive near Montgomery Hall. Witnesses positively identified the individual as the male who assaulted the victim. The male was taken into UMPD custody where charges are pending.
UMPD Welcomes Four Experienced Police Officers to the Agency
Pictured Left to Right: Officer Fuoco, Officer Shannon, Chief Mitchell, Officer Thompson, and Officer Wells. Please join us in welcoming and congratulating our four newest members to the police department. Chief Mitchell administered the Oath of Office on May 12, 2017. All of the officers have law enforcement experience and bring a wealth of knowledge to our department.