Building Security Services Positions
The Building Security Services (BSS) Unit in the UMPD Technical Services Bureau is tasked with managing the University’s security systems. Comprised of civilian staff, BSS employs electronic technicians, locksmiths, and support personnel who handle the design, installation, and maintenance of all non-residential security systems across campus. Services and equipment managed by the unit include electronic access control, intrusion detection, security cameras, intercoms, door hardware, and key systems.
**UPDATE** - Canceled - University of Maryland Police Department Conducts Sobriety Checkpoint
UPDATE: Due to the ongoing weather conditions, this evening’s sobriety checkpoint is canceled. University of Maryland Police Department Conducts Sobriety Checkpoint
Putting Their Skills to the Test
Congratulations to MPO Dykstra and K9 Spud on their outstanding performance in the Iron Dog Competition on April 10, 2025. A competition that raises money for Spike’s K9.
Experience our Website Redesign
We are proud to share that our website has a new look! Our new website aligns with current university design standards. It is easier to navigate, provides more transparency, and includes new pages that highlights community policing, outreach, partnerships, and events. Some of the website’s new features include an interactive dashboard, a website search bar, mobile friendly and flexible design, and more.
Child Car Seat Check
On Saturday, April 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department will host a Child Car Seat Check at the Pocomoke Building (7569 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, Maryland 20742). This is a free service and is available to anyone. A certified child safety seat technician will assist you with installing and provide guidance on the proper use of your child safety seat.
DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
On Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the country. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. For more than a decade, the event has helped Americans easily rid their homes of unneeded medications—those that are old, unwanted, or expired—that too often become a gateway to addiction.
Child Car Seat Check
On Saturday, April 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department will host a Child Car Seat Check at the Pocomoke Building (7569 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, Maryland 20742).
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On Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the country.
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It’s all happening at Maryland Day! On Saturday, April 26 experience all that UMD has to offer with nearly 400 free activities: https://marylandday.umd.edu
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