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University of Maryland Police Department Receives 10th Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation Award
College Park, MD – The University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) has been awarded its 10th Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA®). This accomplishment represents the agency’s longstanding commitment to excellence, accountability, and professional policing standards.
UMD Advisory 03/25/2026
INCIDENT: Voyeur Incident OCCURRED: March 25, 2026 (Wednesday)/ Between 4:50 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. LOCATION: McKeldin Library, UMD, College Park, Maryland 20742 UMPD CASE #: 2026-79116 BRIEF DETAILS: On March 25, 2026, at approximately 6:13 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) was notified about a voyeur incident that occurred between 4:50 p.m. and 5:15 p.m., on March 25, 2026, at McKeldin Library.
Spring Safety Message
Dear Campus Community, The shift from winter to spring brings many new and familiar experiences to our community. From warmer temperatures, to spending more time outdoors, to celebrating exciting events and gatherings with friends. As we enjoy these new changes, let’s make sure we are staying mindful of the basics of safety and security.
UMD Community Notice 02/21/2026
**Community Notice** The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince George's County Police Department. INCIDENT: Off-Campus Commercial Robbery (with a weapon) OCCURRED: February 21, 2026 (Saturday)/ Approximately 6:54 p.m. LOCATION: 7200 block of Baltimore Avenue, College Park, Maryland PGPD CASE #: 26-0009060
UMD Advisory 02/12/2026
INCIDENT: Indecent Exposure OCCURRED: February 12, 2026 (Thursday)/ Approximately 5:59 p.m. LOCATION: McKeldin Library, UMD, College Park, Maryland 20742 UMPD CASE #: 2026-37263 BRIEF DETAILS: On February 12, 2026, at approximately 6:10 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) was notified about an indecent exposure that occurred at approximately 5:59 p.m., on February 12, 2026, at McKeldin Library.
Responding to Immigration Enforcement Questions
The University of Maryland Police Department’s (UMPD) mission is to serve the university community, to protect life and property, and to uphold the law, all within a supportive, respectful and inclusive environment. We want our community to know that UMPD is responsible for enforcing Maryland state, local and traffic laws. UMPD does not enforce federal immigration laws and our department does not have a 287g agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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