DRILL - Great Shakeout / Practice Earthquake Protective Actions
THIS IS A DRILL. Practice earthquake protective actions. DROP to the floor, COVER under a sturdy object, and HOLD ON. Why is it important to do a Drop, Cover, and Hold On drill? To react quickly you must practice often. You may only have seconds to protect yourself in an earthquake, before strong shaking knocks you down--or drops something on you. Practicing helps you be ready to respond.
MPO Fields and Sgt. Leonard Honored
Congratulations to MPO David Fields and Sgt. Ken Leonard for their dedication to both Agency and Academy related training. They were both presented awards by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission at the 13th Annual Instructor’s Conference that was held on Oct. 10 in Sykesville, Maryland. Sgt. Kenneth Leonard was presented with the Instructor of the Year Award - Academy
Prince George's County Office of the Fire Marshal seeks ID in Arson case
The Prince George’s County Office of the Fire Marshal is working to identify the suspect shown in the above surveillance photograph. On August 13, 2013, at approximately 4:30pm, the suspect set a fire inside the College Park Diner, located at 9206 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, Maryland.
UMPD partners up with the Drug Enforcement Administration to participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
College Park, MD – On October 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
UMPD and DEA collect prescription drugs for National Drug Take Back Day
College Park, MD – On October 26th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) participated in National Drug Take Back Day. Members of the community were provided an opportunity to dispose of any unwanted, unused, and expired prescription drugs from their homes at UMPD Headquarters. The service was free and anonymous, no questions asked.
Montgomery County Police Department Seeks Assistance from the Community
On November 12th, 2013, an email was sent out to members of the University of Maryland Community in regards to a sexual assault that occurred in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Holiday Travel and Safety Tips
Dear University of Maryland Community, The University of Maryland Police Department would like to take this time and inform you of some holiday travel and safety tips. When traveling always check with the local news channel, news sites, and/or radio stations for current and up to date information regarding travel and weather advisories. Take necessary precautions when encountering rain, freezing rain and/or snow during your travels.
Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory for this Weekend The National Weather Service is forecasting a chance of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow for College Park, Maryland through Monday evening. There is little to no snow accumulation expected. Keep in mind with the expected heavy rainfall, potential snow, and ice, traffic delays may occur. Please plan accordingly when committing and traveling.
UMD College Park Closed 12/10/13
The University of Maryland College Park is closed today, Tuesday, December 10, 2013. If the University remains closed on Wednesday, we will issue a UMD Information Advisory. Please monitor www.umd.edu or call 301-405-SNOW for the University's status on Wednesday. Stay Safe!
UMPD, PGPD, and UMD Athletics are participating in Toys For Tots this Saturday at the Men's Basketball game
The University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) would like to thank those who came out to the game on Saturday, December 14th, 2013 and donated a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. UMPD, Prince George's County Police, and UMD Athletics collected 120 toys during the men's basketball game. Happy Holidays!!! ###