Yesterday, the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) received an anonymous phone call reporting an armed individual holding a hostage at gunpoint inside the Main Administration Building. Our officers responded immediately and followed police protocol to evacuate and safeguard the building against the potential threat. After completing a sweep of the building, it was determined that the threat was unfounded and an all clear was issued.

College Park, MD: On Friday, September 5, 2014, the University of Maryland Police Department will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in support of the 2014 crackdown to combat drunk driving in Maryland. The checkpoint will be conducted 9pm to 3am on U.S. Route 1 (Baltimore Ave) where it traverses the University campus. For more information, you may contact the Public Information Officer at 301-405-9960.

Please visit http://www.umdrightnow.umd.edu/news/statement-umd-regarding-todays-police-activity for a statement from the University of Maryland regarding today's incident at the Main Admin building. ###

Tomorrow is a B1G day for the University of Maryland as the football season officially kicks-off against James Madison University at Byrd Stadium at 3:30 p.m. Months and months of planning and preparation went into making Maryland's first year in the B1G Ten a successful one.

Speed cameras near the University of Maryland will begin operating 24/7 at midnight tonight. Please visit http://www.collegeparkmd.gov/Second_Speed_Notice_2014.pdf for more information from the City of College Park. ###