On Saturday, April 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department will host a Child Car Seat Check. This is a free service and is available to anyone. 

On Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the University of Maryland Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration 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 sixteen years, DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has helped Americans safely dispose of unneeded medications—those that are old, unwanted, or expired—to prevent drug misuse and abuse.

On Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the University of Maryland Police Department in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is participating in DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. 

This week marks National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and I want to take a moment to recognize and thank the dedicated professionals who serve as the critical link between our community and our officers.

College Park, MD – Motivation and support come in many forms, including a cold nose and a warm heart. The University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) welcomed its newest staff member Canine Companions Facility Dog Samuel. Samuel, also known as Sammy, will assist handler Corporal Bart Brady during his work with the University of Maryland (UMD) community.

Stop by The Coffee Bar at the Stamp on Wednesday, April 8, from 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., for Coffee with a Cop. Warm up by grabbing a free cup of coffee or tea.Teddy the Terp will be there, ready for free hugs and belly rubs.

Dear Campus Community, Yesterday the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) was notified about an alleged hate crime that involved an antisemitic social media post. An unknown person created an image of a student that was posted online. The posting has since been deleted.

College Park, MD – The University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) has been awarded its 10th Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA®). This accomplishment represents the agency’s longstanding commitment to excellence, accountability, and professional policing standards.

INCIDENT: Voyeur Incident OCCURRED: March 25, 2026 (Wednesday)/ Between 4:50 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. LOCATION: McKeldin Library, UMD, College Park, Maryland 20742 UMPD CASE #: 2026-79916 BRIEF DETAILS: On March 25, 2026, at approximately 6:13 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) was notified about a voyeur incident that occurred between 4:50 p.m. and 5:15 p.m., on March 25, 2026, at McKeldin Library.

Dear Campus Community, The shift from winter to spring brings many new and familiar experiences to our community. From warmer temperatures, to spending more time outdoors, to celebrating exciting events and gatherings with friends. As we enjoy these new changes, let’s make sure we are staying mindful of the basics of safety and security.