It’s summer time! With the start of June rapidly approaching, summer will be in full swing and so will the start of many activities. Whether you are leaving your residence for vacation or just going out for the day or night, we want our community to continually be proactive in crime prevention by protecting not only your residence but by being aware of your surroundings wherever you may go. Be Smart, Be Safe! See Something, Say Something! Protecting your residence while you are away:

Please visit http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/crime_alert_offcampus_detail.cfm?id=741 for information regarding an off-campus armed robbery that occurred on 06/28/14. Prince George’s County Police Department is the primary reporting agency and is conducting the investigation.

Earlier today the State Highway Administration (SHA), alongside with University of Maryland officials, Prince George's County officials, and the City of College Park officials held a press conference at the University of Maryland to announce future pedestrian safety enhancements to the College Park area.

Press Release July 24th, 2014 UMPD to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint College Park, MD – The University of Maryland Police Department will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint this Friday, July 25th, 2014, from 10:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. in support of the 2014 crackdown to combat drunk driving in Maryland.  

UMPD Session XXXI

Please visit http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices_offcampus_detail.cfm?id=742 for information regarding an off-campus 4th degree sex assault that occurred on 08/03/14. Prince George’s County Police Department is the primary reporting agency and is conducting the investigation.

**UMPD Makes Arrest for Weapon Violation in Traffic Stop** Christopher Ealey, 21 yoa District Heights, MD

Speed cameras near the University of Maryland will begin operating 24/7 at midnight tonight. Please visit http://www.collegeparkmd.gov/Second_Speed_Notice_2014.pdf for more information from the City of College Park. ###