New UMPD program offers vouchers for car repairs
Since starting the program in early February, University Police have issued 14 vouchers.
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.
UMPD, why do you need to watch us?
Surveillance cameras don’t prevent crime. They’re a waste of our time and money.
College Park funding cuts for live camera surveillance raises safety concerns
The College Park City Council voted to cut funds in the spring of 2020.
In effort to build community trust, UMPD introduces comfort dog
Experts say there’s more to do in improving police relations, especially when it comes to mental health crises.
Participantes de la Caminata de Seguridad del SGA de UMD encuentran aceras irregulares, luces fuera de servicio a través del campus
Cerca de 50 personas, incluyendo estudiantes, administradores y la Policía Universitaria, participaron en la caminata e hicieron recomendaciones para abordar posibles peligros de seguridad.
UMD community members air frustrations about lack of e-scooter violation enforcement
Some community members say these e-scooter rules are not effectively enforced, pointing to the number of violations they see on campus.
UMD SGA Safety Walk attendees find uneven sidewalks, out of service lights across campus
About 50 people, including students, administrators and University Police, attended the walk and made recommendations to address possible safety hazards.
UMPD investigates reported LGBTQ+ hate incident in La Plata Hall
The incident occurred on the Saturday before classes began.
UMPD to seek community input for voluntary accreditation assessment
The assessment will take place between Aug. 9 and Aug. 11.