UMB Police and Public Safety Celebrates 50 Years
March 12, 2025
Sworn police officers joined the department on July 1, 1975.
Crime Remained Low at UMB in 2024
February 25, 2025
Data-driven strategies and community policing lead to consistent decreases in crime each year, while a vehicle defect leads to an increase in auto thefts.
UMB Police and Public Safety Continuously Accredited for Nearly 30 Years
January 30, 2025
The rigorous process highlights excellence in law enforcement.
Giveaways, Resources, and More for Fire Safety Month in October
September 25, 2024
This October, join the UMB Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) for Fire Safety Month!
National Best Practices Woven into UMB Emergency Preparedness and Campus Safety Improvements
July 10, 2024
UMB remains one of the safest places in Downtown Baltimore. Now, a multidisciplinary team is tackling seven key safety reforms to take public safety and emergency preparedness to a new level.
‘It’s Never Too Late,’ UMB Security Officer Says After Being Honored by Physician Assistant Program
May 10, 2024
Nearly 40 years after starting PA courses, Evelyn Greenhill is surprised with an honorary PA white coat.
‘When Will I Receive a UMB Alert?’ and Other Questions
April 10, 2024
UMB Police and Public Safety answers frequently asked questions.
What’s on Police Chief Thomas Leone’s Desk?
March 13, 2024
Read about the items that have meaning to him, including family photos and awards his department has received for community policing, in the latest issue of “CATALYST” magazine.
UMB Police and Public Safety Team Takes the Plunge
February 6, 2024
Eight plungers raised nearly $4,000 for Special Olympics Maryland.
First Steering Wheel Lock Giveaway Events Successful
February 5, 2024
UMB Police and Public Safety has given away more than 200 locks to students, faculty, staff, and community members and will host additional events in the coming weeks.
What’s on Police Chief Thomas Leone’s Desk?
December 3, 2023
A behind-the-scenes look at Chief Leone's desk, including a few special items that show where he's come from and where the department is going.
Electric Vehicles On Patrol
November 28, 2023
UMB Police and Public Safety receives two GEM electric vehicles, supporting UMB's core value of Well-Being and Sustainability.
The Learning Institute Awards its 1,500th Digital Badge
September 25, 2023
The Learning Institute provides free micro-courses and digital badges for UMB students, staff, and faculty.
Prospective UMB Police Officers Go Through the Police Academy
August 22, 2023
This behind-the-scenes series explores how new officers are selected to go to the police academy, what it’s like to go through the academy, and their reflections on the journey.
Record Turnout at UMB National Night Out
August 21, 2023
More than 300 community members attended the event hosted by UMB Police and Public Safety and the Community Engagement Center.
Safe Ride System Upgrade Brings Small Changes
August 9, 2023
Safe Ride is getting an upgrade! Faculty, staff, and students who request a ride through the Mobile UMB app beginning Monday, Aug. 14, will notice small changes to the way the Safe Ride service interface looks.
Police Communications Center Relocation Exercise Highlights Partnerships
May 24, 2023
Public Safety, Emergency Management, and Baltimore City 911 collaborate on the first exercise of its kind.
Lt. Matthew Johnson Honored as Emerging Leader by ‘The Baltimore Banner’
May 19, 2023
Commander of UMB Police Department’s Community Outreach and Support Team is among the inaugural group of 12 celebrated for making a difference in the city.
The Baltimore Banner honors 12 Emerging Leaders at inaugural event
May 18, 2023
Community Outreach and Support Team commander Lt. Johnson among honorees.
Prospective UMB Police Officers Go Through the Police Academy (Pt. 2)
May 9, 2023
This behind-the-scenes series explores how new officers are selected to go to the police academy, what it’s like to go through the academy, and their reflections on the journey.
UMBPD Officers Likely Help Prevent a Violent Crime on Eutaw Street
April 24, 2023
Twelve officers are deployed through a multi-agency initiative with the Baltimore Police Department and Maryland Transit Administration Police.
Community champion: Lt. Matthew Johnson is a 'rising star' in Baltimore
April 20, 2023
Lt. Matthew Johnson works for the University of Maryland, Baltimore Police Department. He's a 38-year-old, 17-year veteran on the force. But he's not just any cop. Johnson works with the community to deescalate situations and help those in need.
The Baltimore Banner honors Lt. Matthew Johnson as an Emerging Leader
April 7, 2023
Johnson is one of 12 inaugural Emerging Leaders honorees.
Aware Portal Ensures Coordination of Emergency Resources at UMB
April 5, 2023
Celebrating the accomplishments of UMBPD’s police communications operators during 2023 National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.
UMBPD Leads Collegiate Communications Centers
April 5, 2023
Celebrating the accomplishments of UMBPD’s police communications operators including training efforts during 2023 National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.
New Training Vital for a Safer UMB
April 3, 2023
Training is available now for staff identified as Campus Security Authorities; faculty and student training is coming soon.
UMB Police Save a Life
March 24, 2023
Police communications operators and police officers work together to save a person experiencing a medical emergency.
Prospective UMB Police Officers Go Through the Police Academy (Pt. 1)
March 21, 2023
This behind-the-scenes series explores how new officers are selected to go to the police academy, what it’s like to go through the academy, and their reflections on the journey.
UMB Public Safety Responds Quickly to Space Heater Fire
March 16, 2023
Space heaters pose a risk for fire and do not follow our core value of sustainability.
Spotlight on Higher Education/Healthcare Campus Safety Director of the Year Finalist Thomas Leone
February 13, 2023
Congratulations to University of Maryland, Baltimore Assistant Vice President of Public Safety/Chief of Police Thomas Leone for being named one of this year’s Higher Education/Healthcare Campus Safety Director of the Year finalists.
Face to Face: Community Policing at UMB
January 20, 2023
On the Jan. 19, 2023, edition of Virtual Face to Face with President Bruce Jarrell, the UMB president discussed the University police department’s community engagement efforts.
Creating a Culture of Service Excellence in Public Safety
January 11, 2023
Assistant Vice President of Public Safety and Chief of Police Leone presents leadership lessons to Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management and Public Safety.
Building Occupancy and Visitor Management Systems
December 14, 2022
UMB lobbies have two new systems for the safety of our community: a red and green card reader and a visitor management kiosk.
UMB Police Department Receives Two Governor’s Awards for Proactive Crime Prevention
December 2, 2022
Awards recognize innovative co-responder team and robust training division.
An Inside Look at University of Maryland, Baltimore’s Campus Safety Tech
November 1, 2022
School administrators and public safety agencies need technologies that improve preparedness and response on campus. At the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), public safety officials use security technology to keep their facilities — and people — safe and secure.
Vulnerable Adult Found in Minutes by UMB Police
October 26, 2022
“The man is home safe. ... This was great work by all,” says Chief Thomas Leone.
Maryland Perspectives: University of Maryland Baltimore Police Lieutenant Mathew Johnson
October 2, 2022
The University of Maryland Baltimore is on the forefront of integrating its police department with social services that help out students on campus and the community that surrounds the campus in Baltimore City.
Leone Sworn in as UMB Police Chief
September 27, 2022
“I get to work with the best and brightest. I get to help put my own fingerprint on helping to develop future leaders,” chief says at swearing-in ceremony nearly one year into his tenure.
Community Partnerships Shine at National Night Out
August 3, 2022
UMB Police Department and Community Engagement Center co-host annual community-building event.
UMB Security Officer a ‘Breath of Fresh Air’
July 28, 2022
David Laveist provides positivity and safety to the UMB community.
UMB, Police Celebrate New Labor Contract
June 7, 2022
The three-year agreement means UMB officers will soon be bringing home a paycheck in line with officers in other jurisdictions.
Several organizations collaborate to curb violence in Eutaw Street corridor
May 26, 2022
As Baltimore City tries to find ways to curb crime, some are taking the effort into their own hands.
New Streetlights Improve Safety, Visibility at UMB
May 13, 2022
The UMB Police Department and Parking and Transportation Services work together to replace 167 lights on campus.
Chief Leone Takes the (Super) Plunge
March 25, 2022
UMB’s police chief raised nearly $11,000 for Special Olympics Maryland.
UMB Police, City Youth Forge Unique Partnership
February 11, 2022
University of Maryland, Baltimore police and Baltimore youth from the Healing Youth Alliance learn from and help each other mend wounds, deliver care.
UMB Police, City Youth Forge Unique Partnership
February 11, 2022
UMB Police Chief Thomas Leone and UMSSW Clinical Associate Professor Kyla Liggett-Creel, PhD, MSW, join President Jarrell to discuss UMB's visionary approach to healing-centered policing.
Public Safety Survey Results Show Positive Trends, Work to Be Done
February 9, 2022
UMBPD takes swift action to address critical concerns.
Acting Sgt. Hazel Lewis named UMB Employee of the Month
January 22, 2022
Acting Sgt. Hazel Lewis serves as a member of the Community Outreach and Support Team (COAST).
Art and Appreciation: Teen’s Gift to UMB Police
January 11, 2022
University of Maryland, Baltimore Police Department and nonprofit HeartSmiles foster collaboration.
A Virtual Safe Ride Ride-Along
December 13, 2021
UMB Police Department Safe Ride driver Sheila Johnson provides a behind-the-scenes look at Safe Ride.
Joining Forces: A Look at the UMB Police Department’s Proud History
November 29, 2021
In 1948, the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) established a security force as part of the Physical Plant division with a supervisor and three officers.
On Patrol: New UMB Chief of Police Emphasizes Connecting with Community
November 29, 2021
Thomas Leone, MSL, greets a University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) employee from behind the plexiglass at the SMC Campus Center.
Pulse Podcast: Chief Leone
November 11, 2021
On this week's episode, we sit down with UMBPD Chief Thomas Leone and UMBPD Public Information Officer Carin Morrell to talk about all the great things the UMBPD does for the University and the West Baltimore community.
Emergency Communications Annex Wins MarCom Gold Award
November 3, 2021
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has been awarded a 2021 MarCom Gold Award for the UMB Emergency Communications Annex.
Thomas Leone Named UMB Chief of Police
September 21, 2021
Interim Police Chief Thomas Leone is selected to lead the UMB Police Department.
University Of Maryland, Baltimore Police Department Names Next Chief
September 21, 2021
The University of Maryland, Baltimore Police Department found its next police chief within its own ranks.
National Night Out 2021: A Look Back
August 25, 2021
National Night Out builds relationships between police and the communities they serve.
UMB to Hold National Night Out on Aug. 3
July 26, 2021
UMBPD Honored Again for Community Outreach
July 19, 2021
Community Outreach and Support Team wins the Maryland Chiefs of Police Association’s Exceptional Police Performance by a Unit/Team/Collaboration Award.
UMBPD Building Resiliency Through Collaboration
July 8, 2021
The Resilience Project provides UMB Police Department (UMBPD) officers with training and strategies to combat stress and trauma.
UMBPD Wins Prestigious Community Policing Award
June 29, 2021
International Association of Chiefs of Police/Walmart Leadership in Community Policing Award honors police agencies for community-oriented practices.
Investigating Graffiti and Vandalism at UMB
May 18, 2021
How UMB responds when campus property is damaged or defaced.
Social Work Interns to Join UMB Police This Fall
May 12, 2021
Partnership between the UMB Police Department and Social Work Community Outreach Service (SWCOS) will focus on increased community outreach and support
UMB Pop-Up Pantry Hits the Spot with Food Donations
March 17, 2021
The issue of food insecurity is real among students at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), with nearly one-third surveyed in fall 2020 saying they felt some level of uncertainty regarding their food supply.
UMBPD Takes on "Virtual" Plunge
January 27, 2021
Interim Chief Tom Leone, Lt. Matthew Johnson, and Public Information Officer Carin Morrell braved buckets of ice-cold water for this year's virtual Plunge Maryland supporting Special Olympics Maryland.
UMBPD Again Receives CALEA and IACLEA Accreditation
November 19, 2020
The UMB Police Department’s robust training and community outreach help the department earn recognition as the gold standard in public safety.
Jarrell Outlines Priorities in Virtual Town Hall
September 24, 2020
New president aims to “reimagine and reposition” UMB in response to COVID-19.
Texting 911 Provides More Options for Campus Safety
September 1, 2020
UMB Police Department provides safety tips for National Campus Safety Awareness Month.
UMB PAL Provides Programming at Home
August 27, 2020
The UMB PAL Program moves its summer programming to a virtual setting in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Veterans Affairs Joins UMBPD to Tackle Homelessness, Build Relationships
August 25, 2020
VA turns to police department’s Community Outreach and Support Team as a model for working with vulnerable populations.
Thomas Leone Becomes Interim Chief of UMB Police Department
July 20, 2020
UMBPD continues to be the model in progressive, community-oriented policing.
UMBPD Braves the Cold for a Good Cause
February 3, 2020
UMB Police Department officers and staff dive into the icy Chesapeake Bay to raise money for Special Olympics Maryland.
University of Maryland, Baltimore Police Unit Earns Governor’s Award for Outstanding Proactive Crime Prevention
November 16, 2019
On Dec. 5, the University of Maryland, Baltimore Police Department’s (UMBPD) Community Outreach and Support Team (COAST) will receive the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Proactive Crime Prevention Programs in Maryland during a ceremony in Annapolis.
UMBPD Earns Governor's Award for Outstanding Proactive Crime Prevention
November 15, 2019
Community Outreach and Support Team recognized for its commitment to the University and West Baltimore communities
Sergeant Details NYPD’s Efforts to Help Homeless
October 7, 2019
At UMB Police-sponsored symposium, leader of New York Police Department homeless outreach discusses his unit’s methods and results.
Community policing at work: University of Maryland, Baltimore Police Department
October 7, 2019
From a comfort K-9 to homeless outreach programs, UMBPD's officers work to strengthen connections with the West Baltimore community
UMB’s Police Athletic/Activities League (PAL) Program Receives New Vans Thanks to Generous Donation by MileOne Autogroup
August 21, 2019
Donated vehicles increase access to programs, field trips.
Police engage communities with National Night Out campaign
August 5, 2019
The Baltimore Police Athletic League is having it's annual National Night Out event. The Night Out event is held by the PAL in order to build relationships between police officers and the community they serve.
JSS get in on Police Training
August 2, 2019
Officers from the University of Maryland, Baltimore Police Department showed Justin, Scott and Spiegel different police training scenarios by using a video simulator
We Tried The MILO Police Training Simulator
August 2, 2019
98 Rock Morning Show Hosts Justin, Scott, and Spiegel talk with UMBPD about their experience using a police training simulator.
Officers from the University of Maryland, Baltimore Police Department are showing us different police training scenarios.
August 1, 2019
98 Rock Morning Show hosts stream a Facebook Live as they participate in police training scenarios.
UMD police use comfort dog
July 12, 2019
The University of Maryland, Baltimore Police Department joins only two other university police departments in the nation with a K-9 comfort dog program. “Officer” Lexi, an Australian shepherd mix, is the department’s first resident comfort dog.
University of Maryland Baltimore Police Welcomes Its First Comfort Dog
July 11, 2019
The University of Maryland Baltimore's police department recently welcomed its first comfort dog Officer Lexi.
'Officer' Lexi Welcomed As University Of Maryland Baltimore Police Comfort Dog
July 10, 2019
The University of Maryland, Baltimore's police department recently welcomed its first comfort dog "Officer" Lexi. The Australian Shepherd mix is only the third dog to join a university police department with a K9 comfort dog program.
‘Officer’ Lexi Welcomed At University Of Maryland Baltimore Police Comfort Dog
July 10, 2019
The University of Maryland Baltimore’s police department recently welcomed its first comfort dog “Officer” Lexi. The Australian Shepherd mix is only the third dog to join a university police department with a K9 comfort dog program.
UMBPD welcomes comfort dog to force
July 10, 2019
The University of Maryland, Baltimore Police Department welcomed a new four-legged recruit to the team. "Officer" Lexi, an Australian Shepherd mix, is UMBPD's first resident comfort dog. The department joins only two other university police departments in the nation with a K-9 comfort dog program.
New Paw-lice Officer to Join UMBPD in June
May 9, 2019
The University of Maryland, Baltimore Police Department (UMBPD) is getting ready to welcome a new four-legged officer to its team. In June, the department will debut its first resident comfort dog, joining the ranks of only two other university police departments in the nation with a comfort dog.
UMB Police Bear the Cold in Polar Bear Plunge
February 1, 2019
The University of Maryland, Baltimore Police Force took part in the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, raising more than $3,000 for Special Olympics Maryland.
UMB Police Set To BEAR The Cold At Annual Polar Bear Plunge
January 23, 2019
UMB’s Police Force to Participate in Annual Polar Bear Plunge for the Maryland Special Olympics; New Chief Set to Be the First Acting Chief to Take the Plunge
UMB Police Serve Hot Meal at Hope Lodge
October 22, 2018
Officers from the University of Maryland, Baltimore Police Force pulled on aprons and hair nets to serve dinner at the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge of Baltimore.
New COAST Program Ramps Up UMB Police Community Engagement Efforts
October 17, 2018
October 17, 2018 | UMB Police Chief Alice Cary has put together a Campus Outreach and Support Team (COAST) in a program designed to promote safety and boost the force's community engagement efforts.
On University Tour, UMB Police Stress Theme of Safety First
October 2, 2018
Personal safety was the focus when UMB staff members traversed the campus and city streets with UMB police officers during the first of five University Tours scheduled for Tuesdays this October.
Building Proactive Police, Emergency Services Units
September 24, 2018
UMB’s Emergency Services, Police Force leaders say relationships are key to success.
UMB PAL Program Partners with Puppet Theater
September 17, 2018
West Baltimore children shared the spotlight with UMB police officers at the Black Cherry Puppet Theater through the Police Athletic/Activities League.
Camaraderie Reigns at UMB’s National Night Out
August 10, 2018
Despite stormy skies, UMB’s National Night Out reinforced the relationships between the university's Police Force, Community and Engagement Center, and West Baltimore neighbors with a free cookout.
Getting to Know the New Police Chief
June 29, 2018
Learn more about Alice Cary, MS, who assumed command of the UMB Police Force on June 11, becoming the first female chief in the force’s 70-year history.
UMB Names First Female Police Chief
June 22, 2018
Chief Alice Cary, MS, leads a force of over 100 sworn officers and security officers.
UMB Names New Chief of Police
June 5, 2018
Alice K. Cary, MS, brings experience at city, state, and university levels.
UMB Police Force Takes the Plunge
January 26, 2018
The University of Maryland, Baltimore Police Force took part in the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, raising nearly $4,000 for Special Olympics Maryland.
