03/13/17 UMD Closing Announcement
Due to expected inclement weather, the University of Maryland, College Park will close tonight, March 13, 2017 at 9 p.m. and will remain closed Tuesday, March 14, 2017. ###
DEA Drug Take Back on 04/29/17
The University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) is hosting a "Terp Take Back" site as part of the DEA's Drug Take Back event. The event will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017, from 10am to 2pm at UMPD Headquarters (7569 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD).
UMD Text Alerts 04/29/17
A UMD Text Alert was sent for an on-campus attempted robbery. For information about the text alert, visit https://alert.umd.edu/node/951 . 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.
UMPD Seeks the Community's Help
On May 4, 2017, at approximately 12:21 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department was notified of an unlawful touching. Witnesses reported that a male was observed touching women in an inappropriate manner in the Stamp Student Union and Hornbake Library area. Officers responded to the area and located the male. He was questioned and issued an immediate denial of access for the campus. At this time, we are seeking additional witnesses or victims in order to proceed with criminal charges.