Here’s how new PG County rules on gatherings will be enforced in College Park Gatherings are now restricted to 50 people maximum. Clara Niel August 6, 2020
“We have heard our community”: UMPD discusses decision to divest from 1033 program New UMD President Darryll Pines announced the divestment on July 1. Madison Peek July 15, 2020
UMD SGA details plan to reform police on campus amid global Black Lives Matter protests The roadmap includes plans to help establish “new and more concrete” gun procedures and guidelines for police officers on the campus. Lyna Bentahar July 8, 2020
UMD students and alumni petition for reform of policing on campus Thousands have signed onto petitions calling for, among other demands, increased funding for mental health personnel. Diamondback Staff July 1, 2020
Incoming President Pines emphasizes solidarity amid COVID-19 and anti-racism protests Pines will take over as president on July 1. Eric Neugeboren June 29, 2020
UMPD faces renewed scrutiny for participation in military equipment transfer program The department has received rifles and other equipment from the controversial 1033 program. Angela Roberts June 19, 2020
UMPD responded to four stay-at-home violations on campus this month Three individuals were referred to the Office of Student Conduct. Rina Torchinsky April 21, 2020
“I’m not surprised”: Jewish community responds to anti-Semitic hate crime arrest at UMD The Anti-Defamation League recorded 780 cases of anti-Semitic incidents in the U.S. during the first six months of 2019. Lyna Bentahar March 4, 2020
UMD student arrested on hate crime charges after allegedly sending anti-Semitic texts The incident occurred in December, according to campus police. Christine Condon February 29, 2020