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Dear University of Maryland Community, Weather can be unpredictable, and we are currently anticipating severe weather this weekend that may include heavy rains, high winds, and possible flooding.  The University of Maryland Police Department is actively monitoring weather forecasts and working diligently to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors and to mitigate any possible impact of the storm. 

The FBI has issued a press release regarding phone scams towards college students. Please visit https://www.fbi.gov/atlanta/press-releases/2015/college-students-targeted-in-phone-scam?utm_source=Weekly+Snapshot+9%2F30%2F15&utm_campaign=WS+9%2F30%2F15&utm_medium=email for more information. We have no reason to believe students at the University of Maryland are being targeted.

This Saturday, UMPD will be at College Park Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join us, as we provide information on safety and security.

Please visit http://www.umpd.umd.edu/stats/safety_notices_umpd_detail.cfm?id=767 for information regarding an on-campus 4th Degree Sex Offense – Unlawful Touching that occurred on 09/18/15. 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. ###

Pictured from left to right: PFC McDermott, PFC Thompson, PFC Fischer, PFC Runaldue, and Chief Mitchell