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Child Car Seat Check this Saturday

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 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.

May 13, 2026

Coffee with a Cop

Stop by The Coffee Bar at the Stamp on Wednesday, May 13, from 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., for Coffee with a Cop. Grab a free cup of coffee or tea.Teddy the Terp will be there, ready for free hugs and belly rubs.

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April 25, 2026

Maryland Day

Five learning neighborhoods. Hundreds of family-friendly free activities. Oneunforgettable day! Join us at Maryland Day on April 25.

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April 25, 2026

Child Car Seat Check

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. 

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Save the Date for DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

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.

April 25, 2026

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

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. 

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National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

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.

Four-Legged Assistant Helps Change Lives Canine Companions® Facility Dog Joins the University of Maryland Police Department

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.

April 8, 2026

Coffee with a Cop

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.

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UMPD Investigating Alleged Hate Crime

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.

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