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  • UMPD Investigating Alleged Hate Crime

    Dear Campus Community, Yesterday the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) was notified about an alleged hate crime that involved an antisemitic social media post. An unknown person created an image of a student that was posted online. The posting has since been deleted.

  • 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.

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