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Safety and Security

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND POLICE FORCE
http://www.umaryland.edu/police/
Location: Pine Street Police Station
Phone: 6-6882; 711 (emergency)

The University of Maryland Police Force oversees campus security and the University police force has full law enforcement authority. Officers actively patrol all areas of the University around-the-clock—on foot, on bicycle, and in marked police vehicles. In addition to the commissioned police officers, the department uses nonsworn security officers to screen all people entering buildings and to report suspicious activity to the police. The University requires identification to enter all buildings on campus.

There are emergency phones in all parking garages and at other locations on campus. At night, major routes on campus are well lit. After hours, most campus buildings are locked; only people with access ID cards for those buildings may enter. The police offer safety and security presentations semiannually and on request.

Each year the University of Maryland Police Force publishes the brochure "Safety Begins With You," which includes the latest crime statistics for the campus and surrounding community. Call for a copy.  You can find the Campus' most recent "Clery" statistics here: http://www.umaryland.edu/police/crimestats.html

EMERGENCY, DISASTER, AND WEATHER NEWS
During a campus emergency or inclement weather, up-to-date information is available online at www.umaryland.edu/alerts or by calling 6-8622. To report a campus emergency, call 711 or 6-3333.

ESCORT PATROL VEHICLE
Phone: 6-6882
The University of Maryland Police Force offers an Escort Patrol for students traveling around campus. This may be a vehicle or a walking escort. Call to request service.