Congratulations to MPO Dykstra and K9 Spud on their outstanding performance in the Iron Dog Competition on April 10, 2025. A competition that raises money for Spike’s K9.

We are proud to share that our website has a new look! Our new website aligns with current university design standards. It is easier to navigate, provides more transparency, and includes new pages that highlights community policing, outreach, partnerships, and events. Some of the website’s new features include an interactive dashboard, a website search bar, mobile friendly and flexible design, and more.

On Saturday, April 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department will host a Child Car Seat Check at the Pocomoke Building (7569 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, Maryland 20742). This is a free service and is available to anyone. A certified child safety seat technician will assist you with installing and provide guidance on the proper use of your child safety seat.

On Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the country. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. For more than a decade, the event has helped Americans easily rid their homes of unneeded medications—those that are old, unwanted, or expired—that too often become a gateway to addiction.

**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 with a Weapon OCCURRED: April 6, 2025 (Sunday)/ Approximately 4:05 p.m. LOCATION: 5000 block of Berwyn Road, College Park, Maryland PGPD CASE #: 25-0018046 BRIEF DETAILS:

It is with a very heavy heart that we share that retired K-9 Pink crossed over the rainbow bridge on January 23, 2025. Pink passed peacefully after a long and healthy life into old age. K-9 Pink served the University of Maryland community from 2012-2021, and once retired, spent her days with her handler, Cpl. John Fitzgerald, and his family. Thank you for your service, Pink. We love you and will miss you dearly. Rest easy, sweet Pink.