UMPD, PGPD, and UMD Athletics are participating in Toys For Tots this Saturday at the Men's Basketball game
The University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) would like to thank those who came out to the game on Saturday, December 14th, 2013 and donated a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. UMPD, Prince George's County Police, and UMD Athletics collected 120 toys during the men's basketball game. Happy Holidays!!! ###
UMD College Park Closed 12/10/13
The University of Maryland College Park is closed today, Tuesday, December 10, 2013. If the University remains closed on Wednesday, we will issue a UMD Information Advisory. Please monitor www.umd.edu or call 301-405-SNOW for the University's status on Wednesday. Stay Safe!
Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory for this Weekend The National Weather Service is forecasting a chance of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow for College Park, Maryland through Monday evening. There is little to no snow accumulation expected. Keep in mind with the expected heavy rainfall, potential snow, and ice, traffic delays may occur. Please plan accordingly when committing and traveling. If the University closes due to weather conditions, the campus community will be notified through the UMD Alerts system. You can also contact the snow hotline at 301-405-SNOW (7669) or watch the local news.
Holiday Travel and Safety Tips
Dear University of Maryland Community, The University of Maryland Police Department would like to take this time and inform you of some holiday travel and safety tips. When traveling always check with the local news channel, news sites, and/or radio stations for current and up to date information regarding travel and weather advisories. Take necessary precautions when encountering rain, freezing rain and/or snow during your travels. For those that will be traveling beginning tomorrow, the National Weather Service is forecasting a chance of rain, snow, and sleet before noon on November 26th, 2013, with the possibility of heavy rain at times and a high near 42 degrees. There is little or no snow accumulation expected. Rain is likely to continue into Wednesday, with only slight chances of rain on Wednesday night. While this area is not expected to receive snow, for those who will be traveling north, chance of snow will increase. Keep in mind with the expected heavy rain fall, traffic delays will occur. Please plan accordingly when traveling. Below are travel and safety tips:
Montgomery County Police Department Seeks Assistance from the Community
On November 12th, 2013, an email was sent out to members of the University of Maryland Community in regards to a sexual assault that occurred in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Listed below is updated information regarding the incident from Montgomery County Police Department. On October 3rd, 2013, Montgomery County Police received information regarding a sexual assault that had occurred in Gaithersburg between the night of October 2nd and the morning of October 3rd. Investigation revealed that the victim had met the suspect at a bar, Looney’s, in College Park, Maryland. The suspect and victim then went to the suspect’s residence in Gaithersburg where the sexual assault occurred.
UMPD and DEA collect prescription drugs for National Drug Take Back Day
College Park, MD – On October 26th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) participated in National Drug Take Back Day. Members of the community were provided an opportunity to dispose of any unwanted, unused, and expired prescription drugs from their homes at UMPD Headquarters. The service was free and anonymous, no questions asked. Last April, Americans turned in 371 tons (over 742,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at over 5,800 sites operated by the DEA and its thousands of state and local law enforcement partners. In its six previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners took in over 2.8 million pounds—more than 1,400 tons—of pills.
UMPD partners up with the Drug Enforcement Administration to participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
College Park, MD – On October 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its seventh opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to UMPD Headquarters, located at the intersection of Rossborough Lane and Baltimore Avenue, next to Ritchie Coliseum. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
Prince George's County Office of the Fire Marshal seeks ID in Arson case
The Prince George’s County Office of the Fire Marshal is working to identify the suspect shown in the above surveillance photograph. On August 13, 2013, at approximately 4:30pm, the suspect set a fire inside the College Park Diner, located at 9206 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, Maryland. Anyone with information is urged to call 301-77A-RSON or 301-772-7766.
MPO Fields and Sgt. Leonard Honored
Congratulations to MPO David Fields and Sgt. Ken Leonard for their dedication to both Agency and Academy related training. They were both presented awards by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission at the 13th Annual Instructor’s Conference that was held on Oct. 10 in Sykesville, Maryland. Sgt. Kenneth Leonard was presented with the Instructor of the Year Award - Academy MPO David Fields was presented with the Instructor of the Year Award - Non-Academy
DRILL - Great Shakeout / Practice Earthquake Protective Actions
THIS IS A DRILL. Practice earthquake protective actions. DROP to the floor, COVER under a sturdy object, and HOLD ON. Why is it important to do a Drop, Cover, and Hold On drill? To react quickly you must practice often. You may only have seconds to protect yourself in an earthquake, before strong shaking knocks you down--or drops something on you. Practicing helps you be ready to respond. •If you are inside a building, move no more than a few steps, then Drop, Cover and Hold On: ?DROP to the ground (before the earthquake drops you!), ?Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table, and ?HOLD ON to it until the shaking stops. Stay indoors till the shaking stops and you are sure it is safe to exit. In most buildings in the Southeast you are safer if you stay where you are until the shaking stops. •If you are outdoors when the shaking starts, you should find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and power lines, then Drop, Cover and Hold On. Stay there until the shaking stops.