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The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating two separate incidents of peeping tom. On April 2nd, at approximately 4:43 p.m., a female UMD employee reported a peeping tom incident to police that occurred inside the women's bathroom at Biology-Psychology building. At approximately 8:47p.m., a female UMD student reported a peeping tom incident that occurred inside a women's bathroom at LaPlata Hall.

Members of the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) and family joined the College Park community for Good Neighbor Day this past Saturday, March 29th, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 1:30p.m. Individuals volunteered in the removal of unwanted debris from streets and invasive species plants removal from wooded areas in North College Park. Thank you for volunteering your time on a rainy Saturday morning.

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.

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.

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

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: