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  • Steering Wheel Lock Giveaway for Hyundai and Kia Owners

    As part of our ongoing commitment to safety and security at the University of Maryland, we continue to look for partnerships to help aid in our crime prevention efforts. Thanks to Hyundai Motor America, we are able to provide free steering wheel locks to Hyundai and Kia owners.

  • Remembering Retired Explosives Detection K-9 Jimbo

    It is with a very heavy heart that we share that retired K-9 Jimbo crossed over the rainbow bridge on October 9, 2024. After a courageous battle with cancer and other health issues over the past few years, K-9 Jimbo has finally found peace. K-9 Jimbo served the UMD community from 2012 – 2021, and once retired he spent his days with Lt. Suthard and his family. We love you and miss you dearly Jimbo. You will always be the bestest good boy, ever. Thank you for all that you did for the UMD community and beyond.

  • UMD Advisory 12/04/2024

    On December 4, 2024, at approximately 12:51 p.m., an armed carjacking was reported the University of Maryland Police Department that occurred by the Manokin Building, which is located at 5801 University Research Court, by River Road. This prompted a series of UMD text alerts to be sent to our university community.

  • UMD Community Notice 11/25/2024

    **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 Robbery (No Weapon) OCCURRED: November 25, 2024 (Monday)/ Approximately 2:15 a.m. LOCATION: 4300 block of Hartwick Road, College Park, Maryland PGPD CASE #: 24-0070534 BRIEF DETAILS:

  • Trunk or Treat

    Don't let this event slip through your Butterfingers! Join us for a wicked fun time of Trunk or Treating on Tuesday, October 29, starting at 6:30 p.m. This is a free event, open to kids and University of Maryland students. Costumes are welcomes, but not required to participate. The event will happen in parking lot HP across from the The Stamp (Adele H. Stamp Student Union) on Campus Drive side.

  • Save the Date for DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

    On Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration will host the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at the Pocomoke Building (7569 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, Maryland 20742).

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