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.

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. ###

Please visit http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices_offcampus_detail.cfm?id=742 for information regarding an off-campus 4th degree sex assault that occurred on 08/03/14. Prince George’s County Police Department is the primary reporting agency and is conducting the investigation.

**UMPD Makes Arrest for Weapon Violation in Traffic Stop** Christopher Ealey, 21 yoa District Heights, MD

UMPD Session XXXI

Press Release July 24th, 2014 UMPD to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint College Park, MD – The University of Maryland Police Department will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint this Friday, July 25th, 2014, from 10:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. in support of the 2014 crackdown to combat drunk driving in Maryland.

Earlier today the State Highway Administration (SHA), alongside with University of Maryland officials, Prince George's County officials, and the City of College Park officials held a press conference at the University of Maryland to announce future pedestrian safety enhancements to the College Park area.