Tomorrow is a B1G day for the University of Maryland as the football season officially kicks-off against James Madison University at Byrd Stadium at 3:30 p.m. Months and months of planning and preparation went into making Maryland's first year in the B1G Ten a successful one.

Please visit http://www.umdrightnow.umd.edu/news/statement-umd-regarding-todays-police-activity for a statement from the University of Maryland regarding today's incident at the Main Admin building. ###

College Park, MD: On Friday, September 5, 2014, the University of Maryland Police Department will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in support of the 2014 crackdown to combat drunk driving in Maryland.  The checkpoint will be conducted 9pm to 3am on U.S. Route 1 (Baltimore Ave) where it traverses the University campus. For more information, you may contact the Public Information Officer at 301-405-9960.

Yesterday, the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) received an anonymous phone call reporting an armed individual holding a hostage at gunpoint inside the Main Administration Building. Our officers responded immediately and followed police protocol to evacuate and safeguard the building against the potential threat. After completing a sweep of the building, it was determined that the threat was unfounded and an all clear was issued.

Please visit http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices_umpd_detail.cfm?id=743 for information regarding an on-campus robbery by force (no weapons) that occurred on 09/07/14. An arrest has been made in connection with this incident.

**UMPD Makes 2nd Arrest for 9/7/14 On-Campus Robbery**

Please visit http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices_offcampus_detail.cfm?id=744 for information regarding an off-campus attempted robbery (no weapons involved) that occurred on 09/12/14. Prince George’s County Police Department is the primary reporting agency and is conducting the investigation. ###

Please visit http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices_offcampus_detail.cfm?id=745  for information regarding an off-campus robbery (no weapons involved) that occurred on 09/20/14. Prince George’s County Police Department is the primary reporting agency and is conducting the investigation.

The University of Maryland Police is hosting a "Terp Take Back" site as part of the DEA's Drug Take Back event this Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 11am to 3pm at 5000 Paint Branch Parkway in conjunction with College Park Day.  Look for the UMPD tent.

Please visit http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices_offcampus_detail.cfm?id=746 for information regarding an off-campus attempted breaking and entering that occurred on 09/26/14. Prince George’s County Police Department is the primary reporting agency and is conducting the investigation.