UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
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ABOUT UMDPS
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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY (UMDPS)

• The Universitys Police Department
• Full-Service Law Enforcement Agency
• 99 Sworn Police Officers (allotted strength)
• 24 Hours a Day/7 Days a Week
• Internationally Accredited (CALEA)

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UMDPS MISSION

• Serve the University Community
• Protect Life and Property
• and Enforce the Law.

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UMDPS JURISDICTION

• Primary Jurisdiction
• Concurrent Jurisdiction
• Extra-Jurisdictional Authority

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HOW WE HELP KEEP YOU SAFE
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UMDPS Services

• Police Services
• Emergency Response
• Routine Patrol
• Criminal Investigations
• Safety Security Presentations
• Hate Incident Response Reporting
• Traffic Law Enforcement

UMDPS Rescue Vehicle on display at Maryland Day
2011
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UMDPS Services (cont.)

• Auxiliary Division (SPAs)[phone]
• Student Police Aides are employees who
• perform a variety of security-related
  functions
• for the University. Police Aides assist patrol
  by providing escorts from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• Building Security Services(301) 405-3286
• Civilian employees responsible for mechanical and
  electronic security hardware for all
  non-residential buildings on campus.
• Crime Prevention Unit(301) 405-7032
• Sworn police officers and civilian employees
  analyze crime problems, trends, and strive to
  create solutions to address these issues. Also
  help promote crime prevention through
  environmental design.

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SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER (SOC)

• Monitor UMCPs 350 Video Cameras
• Review Post-Incident Video
• Monitor Alarm Systems

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UMD SAFETY AND SECURITY SERVICES

• Blue Light Emergency Phones (300)
• SARPP Sexual Assault Response and Prevention
  Program
• Advocate Crisis Phone [phone]
• Shuttle UM Services- 4-NITE
• UMDPS Walking Escorts
• Preferred Path to and from Metro Station

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KEEPING YOU INFORMED
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• UMD Alert is a Software Application Used to Send
  Emergency Alerts, Notifications, and Updates to
  Text Enabled Devices and/or E-mail Accounts
• CrimeWhen Imminent Threat to Safety Exists
• Imminent and Severe Weather
• Hazardous Materials Situations

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• RegisterTwo Methods to Sign Up
• Website
• http//www.alert.umd.edu
• Via Text Enabled Device
• Send keyword UMD to 411911
• Follow instructions provided

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Early Warning Siren System

• Siren Tones
• Loud enough to alert the entire University
  (exterior) and areas contiguous to the University
  where many in our community live and study
• Emergencies A steady tone will sound for at
  least three minutes
• All Clear One short blast will sound for less
  than 30 seconds
• What Should I Do If I Hear the Siren?
• Seek shelter and obtain further information
• System Testing
• The Early Warning Siren System is tested the
  first Wednesday of every month at 1155 a.m.

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ALERTUS

• Located in 19 buildings around campus
• Messages sent during imminent threat
• Depending on the level and type of threat, a
  message may be displayed, lights may flash, and
  an alert tone may sound

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CAMPUS CRIME ALERTS VIA EMAIL AND WEB

• Sent to notify community of incident which poses
  a threat to the safety of University community
  members
• Sent to all umd.edu email accounts plus anyone
  with an email registered with UMD Alerts
• May not opt-out
• A requirement of the Clery Act
• Crimes on and off the campus

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• The Nixle messaging service is used by UMDPS to
  send alerts, advisories, community messages and
  traffic info
• This is an Opt-In service
• www.nixle.com
• Subscribe to University of Maryland Department
  of Public Safety
• Add College Park to your locations

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STAYING SAFE ON CAMPUS
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STEPS FOR SAFETY

• Know Your Environment
• Reduce Time You Spend Alone
• Plan What you Will Do if Confronted
• Look Out for Each Other
• Take Advantage of the many Safety Security
  services offered by the University.
• Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift
  that tells you when something is wrong.

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Safety Precautions

• Be aware that you are a potential victim of crime
  
• Stay alert and attuned to people and
  circumstances around you - electronic devices
  that block your hearing or split your attention
  make it difficult for you to remain vigilant.
• Note the locations of the Blue Light Emergency
  Phones and look for them as you walk.
• Report suspicious activity/people to the police
  immediately.
• Be aware of suspicious vehicles - Vehicles with
  their headlights off or that slow down near you
  may pose a potential threat. Move away from the
  vehicles, quickly move to a populated area and
  provide an accurate description of the vehicle to
  police.
• Avoid isolation. After dark, walk with others and
  use well-lit paths. Department of Public Safety
  escort services are available 24/7.

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Safety Precautions (cont.)

• Do not carry your name, address or car license
  number on your key ring.
• Never leave wallets, purses, checkbooks, laptops
  and other personal property of value lying
  visibly in a room or vehicle or unattended in
  public places.
• Always lock your door even if you leave for just
  a minute.
• Always lock your door when you go to sleep.
• Do not leave notes on your door announcing you
  are not at home.
• Close curtains at night.
• Do not take in overnight guests you dont know.
• Do not prop open any building doors.
• Do not open doors to strangers.
• Do not allow unescorted visitors into residence
  halls or apartment buildings.
• Lock windows and security screens
• Work out an agreement with your neighbors,
  roommates and housemates to practice good safety
  and security habits.

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Residence Halls Security Three Tier Security
System

• 1. Main Entrances- Swipe access only
• 2. Elevators- Swipe access only
• 3. Individual Rooms key access
• This is the front door to your home

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KEEPING YOUR PROPERTY SAFE
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CRIME ON CAMPUS

• Unattended property theft is BY FAR the most
  frequently reported crime on campus
• Assume other people want your property
• In the vast majority of all theft cases, the
  crimes are PREVENTABLE

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Laptops

• Do not leave your laptop unattended
• Anywhere
• Make note of your laptops brand, model and
  serial number
• Use a USB cable lock to secure your laptop
• Consider various laptop tracking software
  subscriptions (e.g. Lojack for Laptops)

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Bicycles

• Buy a quality U- lock. Locks can be purchased
  from the Department of Transportation Services.
• Registering your bike is also strongly
  recommended. Bike registration aids authorities
  in locating the owner of a stolen bike.
• Bicycle registration Instructions can be found on
  the Department of Transportation Services
  website http//www.transportation.umd.edu

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NUMBERS YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Two numbers you need to know

• 911
• For Emergencies from campus phones
• 911 from mobile phone will connect to PGPD
• 3333
• Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, Sprint Nextel, and
  ATT mobile
• Will connect you to campus police

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Contact Information

• Emergency 911
• Emergency from Mobile 3333
• Non-Emergency [phone]
• UMDPS Web Site www.umdps.umd.edu
• Emergency Procedures www.umd.edu/emergencyprepar
  edness
• IN AN EMERGENCY, SEEK INFORMATION FROM
• http//www.umd.edu 1640 AM Radio Station
• (301) 405-SNOW (7669) 88.1 FM WMUC Radio Station
• Campus Cable Channel 76