The internet’s true crime obsession has gone too far
The constant online speculation and consumption of true crime media has reached a point of being potentially harmful.
Prince George’s County officials, students address rising youth crime
The presentations included the latest juvenile crime statistics in the county and the efforts by the county to stunt rising crime.
Resorting to charging minors as adults in Maryland is counterproductive
Children are simply not equal to adults in terms of psychological development, leaving them more prone to peer pressure, poor decision-making and decreased impulse control.
Public urination should not be prosecuted as indecent exposure
Too much nuance in indecent exposure cases leads to unnecessary enforcement.
UMD professor speaks on politically motivated violence and radical terrorism
Criminology and criminal justice professor Gary LaFree utilized global terrorism databases to generate his findings.
Indecent exposure reports have nearly tripled in College Park this year
UMPD has reported 17 indecent exposures this year.
Prince George’s County Democrats focus on abortion access, combating crime ahead of midterms
Prince George’s County Democrats also hope newly elected leaders can bridge the disconnect between younger voters and government.
Working security cameras lead to a safer College Park
The College Park City Council shouldn't have defunded surveillance cameras. It's time they bring them back.
UMD campuswide crime drops just over 4 percent in 2021
UMPD will also be starting a new partnership called Lights On! to reduce parking tickets for broken lights.
UMD SGA discusses crime, mental health survey at general body meeting
SGA also heard a presentation on campus projects, including Purple Line construction.