University of Maryland Police Department

06/14/2026

A UMD Community Notice was sent this evening for an off-campus attempted carjacking with a weapon that occurred earlier today. The Prince George's County Police Department is investigating.

https://umpdnews.umd.edu/umd-community-notice-06132026

05/29/2026

Great Job!

Sgt. McCann and Vickie, Cpl. Ottey and Buddy, Cpl. Herrera-Cruz (support runner), and MPO Dykstra and Spud joined over 60 teams and participated in this year’s Iron Dog Run on April 16, 2026. Teams competed in 14 obstacles that included hill climbs, dog carry, K-9 first aide, K-9 detection, and more.

Hosted by the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) Region 3 and Montgomery County Police Department, Iron Dog is an event that tests the handlers and their K-9s, while raising money for Spike’s K-9 Fund. Every donation directly supports equipping, healing or honoring working dogs. To learn more, visit https://spikesk9fund.org/

We are so proud of our Explosives Detection K-9 team members that participated in this year’s Iron Dog Run.

To learn more about the Iron Dog Run, visit https://donate.spikesk9fund.org/event/iron-dog-2026/e679378

05/26/2026

On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, UMPD will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in support of our effort to crackdown on impaired driving in the College Park area. The checkpoint will be conducted from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., near the University of Maryland campus.

https://go.umd.edu/UMPDSobrietyCheckpoint

05/21/2026

Tonight we celebrate our graduating Terps’ years of achievements and countless memories made along the way!

Everything you need to know for the main ceremony: go.umd.edu/2bc5

Can’t make it? Check out our livestream: commencement.umd.edu 🎓

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

Due to the forecast for severe weather on May 20, the main Commencement ceremony will move to its planned alternative date on Thursday, May 21, 2026. This change does not affect individual school and college ceremonies.

We understand that this change may be disruptive, but know that we have made this decision to prioritize safety and to provide the best possible experience for graduates and guests.

More information and the ceremony live stream will be available at commencement.umd.edu. We look forward to celebrating our Terrapin graduates!

05/18/2026

Last Tuesday, during Police Week, Police Unity Tour, Southern California Chapter VII passed by the university as they made their final approach into Washington D.C. Thank you to those who participated in this event!

To learn more about the Police Unity Tour, visit https://policeunitytour.com/