UMPD traffic stops for micromobility vehicles return for fall 2024 semester University of Maryland Police periodically enforces traffic violations for bikes and e-scooters throughout the year. Talia Macchi September 16, 2024
UMD students criticize micromobility ticketing appeal process Appealing a citation requires students to the District Court in Hyattsville — about a ten-minute drive from campus. Bridget Byrne April 26, 2024
UMD students supporting Palestine protest Israeli politician’s talk During his lecture, Daniel Illouz discussed his experiences in the Israeli government and expressed despair for the victims of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack. Diamondback Staff April 14, 2024
Stolen and attempted stolen vehicle reports at UMD more than tripled last year The rise in stolen and attempted stolen vehicles in 2023 reflects the regional and national trends. Parker Leipzig April 8, 2024
UMPD investigating death at Terrapin Trail Garage University of Maryland Police advised community members to avoid the area. Marwa Barakat April 1, 2024
Campus Drive reopens after gas line struck The road was closed to vehicles for several hours Tuesday as a gas line was struck, according to a UMPD alert at 11:20 a.m. Lillian Glaros February 6, 2024
UMPD has conducted 145 traffic stops for micromobility vehicles this semester The efforts aim to reduce the number of bike and e-scooter accidents on campus, according to university president Darryll Pines. Bridget Byrne February 6, 2024
Stop squabbling with e-scooter violations. UMPD must tackle real crime instead. Deployment of UMPD resources across campus crime hotspots will make us safer. Hunter Craig February 1, 2024
Stadium Drive, parking garage reopen after gas leak in SECU Stadium The Stadium Drive Parking Garage is closed and traffic on Stadium Drive is being rerouted due to the reported leak. Katharine Wilson December 15, 2023
UMPD lacks transparency. More open forums could change that. Instead of blasting us with alerts, UMPD needs to establish better community relations. Isabella Cusack December 7, 2023