At the end of April, Chief David B. Mitchell was invited to be part of an interactive press conference on the topic of pedestrian safety.  Many thanks to the journalism students of class 262 & 320 and their professors for organizing, conducting, and participating in the press conference, and creating an exercise that is applicable to the learning experience. With assistance from social media, students were able to tweet a short video from the press conference, quickly providing our message to a much broader audience.  

For the next nine weeks‎ at various residence halls on campus, the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) is partnering with the Maryland State Police (MSP) in an active shooter response training program, called Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT).

Glenarden, MD- On May 22nd, 2014, the Police Chiefs’ Association of Prince George’s County held its annual awards ceremony.   Members of the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) along with other police departments from Prince George’s County, were honored and recognized.  UMPD was proud to have their Security Operations Center Civilian Manager, Caryn Barth, nominated for the Civilian of the Year award, and Master Patrol Officer (MPO) Garwood Diggs nominated for the Officer of the Year award.

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.