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Partnerships & Outreach

UMPD Officers at College Park Day with community members

We work collaboratively with University and College Park community stakeholders to nurture partnerships, strengthen trust, and enrich quality of life. Getting direct feedback about concerns, compliments, and proposed solutions from our community helps us provide comprehensive support and resources. Each of these partnerships and outreach initiatives underpin our ongoing commitment to community policing. Below are examples of our partnerships and outreach with the community.

Partnerships

Campus Partnerships

Division of Student Affairs

In August 2023, we entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University’s Division of Student Affairs. The MOU documents a framework for ongoing, intentional collaboration between the Division of Student Affairs and the Police Department to further develop UMD's student-centered approach to policing.

We partner with many departments in the Division of Student Affairs, including:

Campus Organizations

 We collaborate with many campus organizations, such as:

  • Intercollegiate Athletics
  • Office of Emergency Management and Business Continuity
  • Office of Diversity and Inclusion, including Bias Incident Support Services
  • Advocacy groups (including but not limited to Nyumburu Cultural Center, LGBTQ+ Equity Center, Maryland Hillel, and UMD Chabad)
  • Facilities Management

Student Government 

UMPD has longstanding partnerships with many student organizations on campus, including:

  • Student Government Association
    • SGA coordinates the Annual Safety Walk sponsored by UMPD, Facilities Management, other campus stakeholders, and the City of College Park
    • UMPD regularly meets with the SGA's UMPD Student Advisory Council (UMPDSAC) to collaborate on ways to keep the community safe
  • Graduate Student Government
  • Residence Hall Association
  • Fraternity/Sorority Governing Bodies: Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Panhellenic Association

Partnerships with College Park and Beyond

UMPD is a strong partner of the College Park community. UMPD officers partner with elected officials of local communities and law enforcement and government agencies. They also participate in training programs, task forces and teams that help safeguard our community. Examples are listed below.

College Park Community and Beyond

  • City Multi-Agency Services Team (CMAST)
  • We partner with local jurisdictions
  • Police Chiefs of Prince George's County, Maryland

State and Federal Organizations

UMPD participates in professional development opportunities offered by federal agencies, Maryland State Police and other entities - see the examples below:

  • Maryland State Police
    • Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (MDICAC)
  • Maryland Chiefs of Police Association
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation
    • Cross Border Task Force Force-Safe Streets
  • United States Secret Service
    • National Capital Region Cyber Fraud Task Force (NCRCFTF)

Outreach

Campus Outreach

UMPD hosts and participates in a wide range of campus events and activities to strengthen our UMD community relationships, and provide opportunities for direct feedback and the sharing of common goals. Examples include: 

Outreach to College Park and Beyond

UMPD  hosts and participates in a wide variety of events and activities aimed at improving the quality of life for community members and strengthening relationships with our neighbors, including:

  • Citizens Police Academy at UMPD
  • College Park Day
  • Good Neighbor Day
  • National Night Out in partnership with the Lakeland Community
  • College Park Dream Team
  • Faith & Blue Weekend
  • Opportunity to ride along with a police officer
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