UMD community reacts to UMPD pepper spray investigation report
University members are expressing various reactions to the news.
UMD Police Chief David Mitchell: Use of pepper spray “could have been avoided”
A summary of the May 21 incident from UMPD.
Courtyards partygoers: “The trauma that was inflicted on the victims … cannot be undone.”
An open letter to the University of Maryland community.
UMD Police finds pepper spray use at mostly black graduation party was justified, but suspends officer
The five-week investigation also found the situation could have been avoidable.
UMD Police completes Courtyards pepper spray investigation, to announce results
In advance of the public release, UMPD will hold a briefing on background and pre-screening of footage for media.
Wallace Loh: “The antagonistic approach of the police … led to an escalation of tensions.”
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