Weather Information from UMPD
Dear University of Maryland Community, Weather can be unpredictable, and we are currently anticipating severe weather this weekend that may include heavy rains, high winds, and possible flooding. The University of Maryland Police Department is actively monitoring weather forecasts and working diligently to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors and to mitigate any possible impact of the storm.
UMD Safety Message 10/06/15
Dear University of Maryland Community, The tragic incident that took place at Umpqua Community College on October 1st serves as a reminder that violent, heinous acts such as this can occur anywhere, anytime.
UMPD to be Reconginzed at 2015 IACP Conference
Press Release: 2015 Community Policing Award Winners, Finalists Announced FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2015 CONTACT: Sarah Guy 703-647-7226 or guy@theiacp.org 2015 Community Policing Award Winners, Finalists Announced IACP and Cisco Recognize Agencies for Excellence in Community Policing
On-Campus UMD Safety Notice 10/13/15
Please visit http://www.umpd.umd.edu/stats/safety_notices_umpd_detail.cfm?id=768 for information regarding an on-campus voyeur incident that occurred on 10/09/15. The University of Maryland Police Department is conducting an investigation. Individuals with any information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact police at 301-405-3555. ###
President's Distinguished Service Award Presented to UMPD's Own at the Faculty & Staff Convocation
Congratulations to Captain Laura Dyer, the University of Maryland Police Department’s Special Events Commander, who was presented with the President’s Distinguished Service Award at the 32nd Annual Faculty and Staff Convocation yesterday, held at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union.
On-Campus UMD Safety Notice 10/15/15
Please visit http://www.umpd.umd.edu/stats/safety_notices_umpd_detail.cfm?id=769 for information regarding an on-campus voyeur incident that occurred on 10/15/15. The University of Maryland Police Department is conducting an investigation. Individuals with any information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact police at 301-405-3555. ###
Update to 11/03/15 Incident at Shuttle Facility
The University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD), Criminal Investigations Unit, has determined that the Bomb Threat call at the Shuttle Facility on 11/03/15 as unfounded. During the course of the investigation, UMPD detective made contact with male individual who used the cardboard box as an accessory to his Halloween costume and left the box in the grass area at a bus stop, near the facility. After talking with the individual, it was determined that there was no malicious intent to cause harm, no criminal act.