On-Campus UMD Safety Notice 11/05/15
Please visit http://www.umpd.umd.edu/stats/safety_notices_umpd_detail.cfm?id=770 for information regarding an on-campus voyeur incident that occurred on 11/04/15. 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. ###
Update to 11/03/15 Incident at Shuttle Facility
The University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD), Criminal Investigations Unit, has determined that the Bomb Threat call at the Shuttle Facility on 11/03/15 as unfounded. During the course of the investigation, UMPD detective made contact with male individual who used the cardboard box as an accessory to his Halloween costume and left the box in the grass area at a bus stop, near the facility. After talking with the individual, it was determined that there was no malicious intent to cause harm, no criminal act. For questions regarding this incident, please contact the Public Information Officer, Sgt. Rosanne Hoaas at 301-405-9960 or by email at rhoaas@umpd.umd.edu . ###
2015 Cops on Rooftop
2015 Cops on Rooftop A Benefit for Special Olympics of MD College Park, MD – Between October 24 and 25, officers, staff and family members of the University of Maryland Police Department and Dunkin Donuts partnered up for Cops on Rooftop; a benefit for Special Olympics of Maryland. Officers camped out on top of the roof and were on the ground, raising awareness of this event to motorists, pedestrians, and patrons of Dunkin Donuts. Thank you to everyone who came out and made this wonderful event a great success. We could not have done this without your generous support. Not only did we reach our goal of $7,000 dollars but we surpassed that, and raised a total of $8,472 dollars.
On-Campus UMD Safety Notice 10/15/15
Please visit http://www.umpd.umd.edu/stats/safety_notices_umpd_detail.cfm?id=769 for information regarding an on-campus voyeur incident that occurred on 10/15/15. 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. ###
President's Distinguished Service Award Presented to UMPD's Own at the Faculty & Staff Convocation
Congratulations to Captain Laura Dyer, the University of Maryland Police Department’s Special Events Commander, who was presented with the President’s Distinguished Service Award at the 32nd Annual Faculty and Staff Convocation yesterday, held at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union. The President’s Distinguished Service Awards recognize exceptional performance, leadership and service by members of the University staff. The recipients of this award have a record of exemplary performance and distinctive contributions to the operation of an administrative, academic, research or service unit on campus.
On-Campus UMD Safety Notice 10/13/15
Please visit http://www.umpd.umd.edu/stats/safety_notices_umpd_detail.cfm?id=768 for information regarding an on-campus voyeur incident that occurred on 10/09/15. 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 be Reconginzed at 2015 IACP Conference
Press Release: 2015 Community Policing Award Winners, Finalists Announced FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2015 CONTACT: Sarah Guy 703-647-7226 or guy@theiacp.org 2015 Community Policing Award Winners, Finalists Announced IACP and Cisco Recognize Agencies for Excellence in Community Policing Alexandria, VA – The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) today announced that 10 agencies have been selected to receive the 2015 IACP/Cisco Community Policing Award. The award, now in its 18th year, recognizes outstanding community policing initiatives by law enforcement agencies worldwide. Four agencies were selected as winners, five agencies were selected as finalists, and one agency was given special recognition for the use of technology in a community policing effort.
UMD Safety Message 10/06/15
Dear University of Maryland Community, The tragic incident that took place at Umpqua Community College on October 1st serves as a reminder that violent, heinous acts such as this can occur anywhere, anytime. Currently, there are no active threats toward our campus. However, it is extremely important to remember that, If You See Something, Say Something. The University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) trains routinely with area Police Departments for such tragic events. In addition, UMD students, faculty and staff must also be prepared in the event of an active shooter incident. We encourage all UMD students, faculty, and staff to register their cell phone at www.alert.umd.edu to receive emergency text messages from UMPD. If you find yourself in the middle of an active shooter event, your survival may depend on whether or not you have a plan. The plan doesn't have to be complicated. There are three things you can do that make a difference: RUN, HIDE, FIGHT.