By Danielle Ngamegni
Since the University of Maryland is a public university, ICE agents are legally permitted to enter public spaces without the university’s approval. Continue reading UMD community addresses sanctuary campus debate, ICE safety concerns after Trump fires Noem
By Cameron Crossett
Theft has been the most frequently reported crime on the University of Maryland campus since the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) began collecting statistics in 2023, according to university police. Continue reading University police reveal theft is leading crime at UMD
By Rory Cahill
Out of all of this year’s homecoming events, Teddy’s Pup Parade might be the cutest. Organized by UMD campus police, the parade last Thursday brought together 16 dogs and their humans, as well as long lines of spectators. Continue reading Teddy’s Pup Parade brings cute joy to UMD
By Elise Shuey
E-scooter thefts were the most common form of motor vehicle theft on the University of Maryland campus for the past three years, according to the University of Maryland Police Department. Continue reading Campus police say e-scooter theft is the leading motor vehicle theft at UMD
By Samantha Cohen The University of Maryland’s four-legged friends, dressed in matching bandanas, pranced across McKeldin Mall Wednesday evening for the second annual Teddy’s Pup Parade. Teddy, known around campus and on social media as ‘Teddy the Terp,’ is the university’s comfort dog. According to UMPD’s Public Information Officer, Lt. Rosanne Hoaas, Teddy’s job is to offer love and support to students, faculty, staff and visitors. … Continue reading Teddy’s Pup Parade: An evening of tail-wagging and community
Every night from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m., auxiliary police are positioned at the entrances of campus on Baltimore Avenue, Stadium Drive and Paint Branch Drive. Continue reading Community members express mixed reactions to UMPD’s reinstated ID gate checks
By Christina Walker Teddy the Terp, the University of Maryland’s comfort dog, led a line of pups on McKeldin Mall Wednesday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of this university’s homecoming. Teddy’s Pup Parade, hosted by the university’s police department, featured more than 15 dogs and drew a large crowd of university students. The dogs and their families marched a zigzag pattern, with Teddy, a 2-year-old … Continue reading UMPD hosts pup parade for 100th homecoming anniversary
By Jack White As students get vaccinated and start returning to stadiums on game days, the University of Maryland Police Department remains adamant about proper safety measures during all campus athletic events. Two police officers from the UMPD discussed the importance of being prepared for athletic events during a virtual March 29 meeting to inform students and College Park residents about safety. UMPD Capt. … Continue reading UMPD emphasizes safety as fans return to stadiums
By Shauneen Miranda The University of Maryland Police Department recently issued a number of jaywalking citations along Route 1, creating frustration among affected students. Several students said they weren’t aware they were breaking any laws in the moment. Sgt. Rosanne Hoaas said UMPD’s mission is to enforce and educate people on pedestrian safety. “If you’re going to cross the street, legally you need to be … Continue reading Crossing the line: UMPD issues jaywalking citations, angering students
By Brenda Wintrode Since the beginning of the semester, eight hate-bias reports have been filed by students and faculty, according to a year-old reporting tool the university instituted to provide more transparency on the issue to the campus community, four of which were entered in the first two days. Although the Hate-Bias Reporting Log administered by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion does not prevent … Continue reading Responding to hate-bias reports and restoring community
