Trainings and Programs

National Events

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  National Night Out

  On the first Tuesday in August each year, UMB Police and Public Safety welcomes UMB students, employees, and neighbors to our National Night Out event. This national community-building campaign promotes police-community partnerships that make our neighborhoods safer.

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  Polar Bear Plunge

  Each January, UMB Police and Public Safety employees join law enforcement partners across Maryland for the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, jump into the frigid Chesapeake Bay to support Special Olympics Maryland. In 2021, a “virtual plunge” was held to stay safe during COVID-19.

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  Kindertime Toy Drive

  UMB Police and Public Safety joins law enforcement agencies across Maryland to distribute toys to children in need during the holiday season.

• Special Olympics

  UMB Police and Public Safety officers volunteer as medal presenters to the competitors at Special Olympics Maryland at Towson University.

• DEA National Rx Take Back Day

  UMB Police and Public Safety partners with the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy to collect expired and unused prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This program, through the Drug Enforcement Administration, helps prevent drug misuse and keep drugs out of the wrong hands. Find disposal locations. 

• National Police Week

  UMB Police and Public Safety officers honor our fallen brothers and sisters during National Police Week. Events are held in Baltimore and Washington, D.C.