Getting back into the routine of things can be a challenge after having a week off of school. To help you get back into the swing of things, the University of Maryland Police Department reminds you to continue to be vigilant in safety and security by providing safety tips and resources. Keep your room door locked, when you’re asleep, down the hall, in the shower, or visiting others in your building. Make sure doors close and latch behind you. If you are at a resident hall and noticed that a door is not securing properly, please contact 301-314-9675. For all other buildings contact 301-405-3555. Students should be cognizant of tailgaters who attempt to gain access into a building, dorm, or facility by walking in with the person who rightfully enters. All persons that are allowed access to a dorm are issued swipe access cards or keys allowing them entry. This includes faculty, staff, workers, and temporary workers. All will have their own means of making entry and should not feel offended if questioned by students.

Detectives arrested and charged one of the suspects, Mark W. Andrews (photo not available at this time) in connection with the on-campus robbery that occurred on March 9th, 2014, shortly after 1 a.m. Two male University of Maryland students were walking near South Campus Commons buildings #1 and #2, when they were approached by two suspects. The suspects demanded property, assaulted one of the victims, took property, and fled the area. One suspect took off in the direction towards Susquehanna Hall area and one suspect took off in an unknown direction on campus. No weapons were used. Our Criminal Investigations Unit along with the assistance from our Security Operations Center was able to obtain video footage of the incident and the path of travel that the suspects took. Using this information along with video footage obtained from local establishments, information about the two suspects was obtained.

In the evening of March 14, 2014, the Prince George's County Police received a report of an elderly male carrying what appeared to be a weapon off campus on 54th Avenue in the Lakeland community, near the railroad tracks. Prince George's County Police initially responded and were later joined by University Police as well as Maryland Park Police officers. The man was spotted running from the area to his residence on Lakeland Road. Prince George's County officers took custody of the man and recovered the BB gun the man was carrying. The BB gun was modified to resemble a rifle. At no time did the man point or fire the BB gun at any person. The Prince George's County Police are handling this case. If additional information is needed regarding this incident, please contact that agency.

2014 Spring Break Safety Tips The University of Maryland Police Department kindly reminds our UMD Community that being proactive in safety and security is essential. You might be on vacation, but safety and security never takes a vacation. Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the below listed safety tips and information. Protecting your residence while you’re away:

The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is calling on the help of the UMD community regarding a 4th Degree Sex Offense (Unlawful Touching) that occurred inside Marie Mount Hall, between the 1st level stairs and the next level, on Monday, March 10th, 2014, at approximately 3:30 in the afternoon. The suspect is a white male, late 20's - early 30's, wearing a purple button dress shirt and gray slacks, has brown curly hair, and wore prescription eye-glasses. If you remember seeing a person fitting the above listed description, please call police at 301-405-3555 and ask to speak with a detective. You may also email any information to investigations@umpd.umd.edu

The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is seeking the assistance of the UMD community regarding the Robbery by Force (No Weapons) that occurred on March 9th, 2014, at approximately 1:16 a.m. Any individual(s) that were in the area of Susquehanna Hall around that time, if you have any information regarding this incident, you are encouraged to call police at 301-405-3555 and ask to speak with a detective. You may also email any information to investigations@umpd.umd.edu The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is conducting an investigation. When available for release, additional information, may be obtained by accessing the "UMD Safety Notice" portion of our web site: http://www.umdps.umd.edu/police_support_services_public_crime_alert.cfm and http://umpdnews.umd.edu/home

The University of Maryland Police Department thanks the following departments and organizations who helped out on short notice and assisted in rebuilding the bonfire on Friday, February 14th, 2014. Members of the University of Maryland Dining Services The University of Maryland Golf Course Members of the University of Maryland Police Department Members of Clark Construction Group Members of Capital Projects With the combination of tight time constraints, supplies, and unusual working conditions, none of this would have been possible without their help!

College Park, MD - On February 12th, 2014, the University of Maryland Police Department received phone calls from several members of the Ellicott Community for a suspicious male inside Ellicott Hall, who reportedly unlawfully entered resident rooms. Officers were alerted by a student, who pointed out the male exiting the building. Officers attempted to stop the male, who then fled on foot, but was quickly apprehended by officers. A witness was able to confirm that the male was the person that had unlawfully entered their room. Sentayehu Negussie (pictured above), 33 year old male, of Rockville, Maryland, was arrested and charged with burglary, theft, and trespassing in two of the five reported burglaries. Sentayehu Negussie, has no University of Maryland affiliation.

In light of the recent incidents that have occurred at three residence halls on campus, the University of Maryland Police Department is providing additional safety information to our residents. Our officers have increased their patrols in the area and are engaging with our residents about the importance of securing your residence, personal property, and other safety tips. We are asking for the help of all our residents in this matter of safety and security.

On 02/07/2014, the University of Maryland Police Department sent out a UMD Safety Notice to the University of Maryland community. Please visit http://www.umpd.umd.edu/crime_alert_umpd_detail.cfm?id=731 for more information.