In recent weeks, there has been an increase of false active shooter reports, targeting institutions of higher education across the country. Approximately 20 colleges and universities have been impacted. We take these matters very seriously. Whenever we get a call that impacts our campus community, we take into account the totality of the circumstances and respond accordingly. At 4:17 a.m. today, UMPD was notified by the Prince George's County Public Safety Communications of a similar report in the McKeldin Library area.

The University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) continues to look at ways to enhance safety and security on campus and at campus events. In partnership with our allied agencies, there will be an authorized drone in use around SECU Stadium for the 2025 football season. Fans attending home football games may notice a drone and/or drone detection unit, beginning Saturday, August 30, 2025.

**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 4th Degree Sex Offense (Unlawful Touching) OCCURRED: July 25, 2025 (Friday)/ Approximately 9:30 p.m. LOCATION: Area of Guilford Road and Baltimore Avenue, College Park, Maryland PGPD CASE #: 25-0040925

**Advisory** 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 Voyeur Incident OCCURRED: July 8, 2025 (Tuesday)/ Approximately 10:44 p.m. LOCATION: 7300 block of Hopkins Avenue, College Park, Maryland PGPD CASE #: 25-0037358 BRIEF DETAILS:

UPDATE: Due to the ongoing weather conditions, this evening’s sobriety checkpoint is canceled. University of Maryland Police Department Conducts Sobriety Checkpoint

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 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.

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.

**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: