Crime Alert
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711 or 410 706-3333.
TTD/TTY: 410 706-3416
Non-Emergencies Phone
x6-6882 or 410 706-6882.
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500 block of W. Lexington Street
CAMPUS RELATED
In compliance with the "Timely Notice" provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998 the University Police are giving notice of a disturbing act that was reported to have occurred in the 500 block of W. Lexington Street.
On May 1, 2013, at approximately 0650 am, a female student was walking in the 500 block of W. Lexington Street when a young black male grabbed her arm and made an explicit sexual statement to her. The suspect then fled westbound on Lexington Street toward Martin Luther King Blvd. The student stated that the suspect walked with a “gait” (limp). The student was not injured. The Baltimore Police recently informed us that they have had similar incidents just south of the Campus in the Cross Street area near the bars and clubs.
Suspect: Black male, 17-20 years old, dark complexion, dark pants, green hoodie.
Assault/Attempt RobberySuspect # 1 - Juvenile Male wearing a Black Hoodie
Suspect # 2 - Juvenile Male Wearing a Blue Hoodie
Suspect # 3 - Juvenile Male Wearing a Gray Hoodiie
ASSAULT & ROBBERY (POSSIBLY ARMED)
CAMPUS RELATED
In compliance with the "Timely Notice" provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998 the University Police are giving notice of an act of violence reported to have occurred in the 700 Block of West Pratt Street.
On March 23, 2013, at approximately 12:50 pm, a student was assaulted and robbed of his cell phone and back pack in the 700 block of W. Pratt Street. The suspect came up behind the victim and pushed something into his back and demanded his cell phone and back pack. After giving the suspect his property, the suspect ran south on Penn Street, away from campus. The victim was not injured.
SUSPECT: Black male, 6', long dredlocks, black hat, green sweat shirt, Jeans. May have been armed with an unknown weapon.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore Police Force, with the aid of the Baltimore Police Department are working together on this incident.
Safety Tips
- Report any and ALL suspicious activity to the Police immediately.
- Travel in groups when possible.
- Avoid contact with unknown and suspicious people.
- Utilize the Campus Shuttle & Public Transportation.
- USE the campus escort service.
- Be mindful of your surroundings and where to park
- Don't use your cell or I-phone while walking.
- Travel in well lighted areas.
- Use the Department of Public Safety’s escort service by calling ext. 6-6882 from a campus phone or 410-706-6882.
- Don't resist, "Give up your property-not your life".
- Report all crimes to the Police immediately.
- Utilize the Campus Shuttle and Public Transportation
- Park in Well Lit Areas, Utilize Campus Parking Facilities.
- Travel in groups when possible.
- Pay attention to your surroundings.
- Don't put yourself in the position to become a victim.
Anyone with information or having any knowledge of these incidents is asked to call the University Police Criminal Division at 410.706.3573.
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* Must be at least 21 years of age; * Must be a citizen of the United States; * Must have 20/100 (Snellen) vision the weaker eye and vision correctable to 20/30 in each eye and wear corrective lenses; * Must not have been convicted of a felony; * Must demonstrate physical ability to perform job and successfully complete reading/writing skill assessment; * Must work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, on call, and as needed; * Must possess and maintain a valid Maryland Driver's License; * Finalists will be required to complete a physical evaluation.
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For MUSCULAR ENDURANCE -
• Practice bent-leg sit-ups (hands cupped behind the ears with someone holding your feet) and push-ups, doing as many as possible in one minute
For FLEXIBILITY -
Practice sitting types of stretching exercises daily:
• Sit on the ground with legs straight. Slowly bend forward at the waist and extend the fingertips toward the toes while keeping the legs straight. Hold for ten (10) seconds.
• Towel Stretch – Sit on the ground with the legs straight. Wrap a towel around the feet holding the ends with each hand. Lean forward and pull gently on the towel extending the torso toward the toes.
For CARDIOVASCULAR CAPACITY -
Perform a gradual schedule of walking and jogging that would enable you to perform a maximum effort for a 1.5 mile run.
For TRIGGER -
Practice using a spring hand grip, at least every other day, doing at least 3 sets of 10 repetitions
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