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
By Dylan Spilko Residents of the College Park area took advantage of an opportunity to return unused and expired prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The Drug Enforcement Agency and University of Maryland Police Department hosted the Oct. 26 event. Citizens were given a chance to dump their unwanted prescription drugs of all kinds with no questions asked from authorities. “This is … Continue reading UMPD, DEA collect over 400 tons of drugs at take back event
By Maya Rosenberg Police deemed the report of a suspicious package at the Mathematics building “all clear” Thursday at 1:09 p.m. A University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) alert email sent out to students and staff at 11:37 a.m. instructed recipients to “avoid the area.” Both the Mathematics building (Kirwan Hall) and Glenn L. Martin Hall were evacuated. At 12:08, police sent another update that … Continue reading UMPD declares “All Clear” after suspicious package scare
By Julianne Heberlein The University of Maryland Police Department sent letters of support and condolences to the first responders of the Las Vegas and Texas church shootings in early October and early November. Over 500 people were injured and 59 people were killed at a Mandalay Bay country music concert while singer Jason Aldean was performing. It was the deadliest mass shooting in modem U.S. … Continue reading UMPD sends condolence letters to First Responders of recent shootings
