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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.

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1 UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

2 ABOUT UMDPS

3 UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (UMDPS) The University’s Police Department Full-Service Law Enforcement Agency 99 Sworn Police Officers (allotted strength) 24 Hours a Day/7 Days a Week Internationally Accredited (CALEA)

4 UMDPS MISSION Serve the University Community; Protect Life and Property; and Enforce the Law.

5 UMDPS JURISDICTION Primary Jurisdiction Concurrent Jurisdiction Extra-Jurisdictional Authorit y

6 HOW WE HELP KEEP YOU SAFE

7 UMDPS S ERVICES 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

8 UMDPS S ERVICES ( CONT.) Auxiliary Division (SPAs)—(301) 405-5761 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.

9 S ECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER (SOC) Monitor UMCP’s 350 Video Cameras Review Post-Incident Video Monitor Alarm Systems

10 UMD SAFETY AND SECURITY SERVICES Blue Light Emergency Phones (300+) SARPP – Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Program Advocate Crisis Phone (301) 741-3442 Shuttle UM Services- 4-NITE UMDPS Walking Escorts Preferred Path to and from Metro Station

11 KEEPING YOU INFORMED

12 UMD Alert is a Software Application Used to Send Emergency Alerts, Notifications, and Updates to Text Enabled Devices and/or E-mail Accounts Crime—When Imminent Threat to Safety Exists Imminent and Severe Weather Hazardous Materials Situations

13 Register—Two Methods to Sign Up Website http://www.alert.umd.edu Via Text Enabled Device Send keyword “UMD” to “411911” Follow instructions provided

14 E ARLY W ARNING S IREN S YSTEM 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 11:55 a.m.

15 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

16 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

17 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

18 STAYING SAFE ON CAMPUS

19 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.

20 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.

21 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 don’t 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.

22 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

23 KEEPING YOUR PROPERTY SAFE

24 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

25 Laptops Do not leave your laptop unattended Anywhere Make note of your laptop’s 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)

26 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.eduhttp://www.transportation.umd.edu

27 NUMBERS YOU NEED TO KNOW

28 T WO 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

29 C ONTACT I NFORMATION Emergency:911 Emergency from Mobile:#3333 Non-Emergency:(301) 405-3555 UMDPS Web Site: www.umdps.umd.edu Emergency Procedures: www.umd.edu/emergencypreparednesswww.umd.edu/emergencypreparedness IN AN EMERGENCY, SEEK INFORMATION FROM: http://www.umd.eduhttp://www.umd.edu1640 AM Radio Station (301) 405-SNOW (7669)88.1 FM WMUC Radio Station Campus Cable Channel 76


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