Celebrate the 4th with fireworks and flags — not drinking and driving.

Congrats to Cpl. Kelly (pictured on the left), who, after over two decades of honorable service to the #UMD community, retired on June 30, 2025. Thank you, Cpl. Kelly, for your distinguished service, tireless dedication, & unwavering support for your colleagues & community.

Here is to the past that shaped us - and to the future, we continue to protect. #UMD.

On this day in 1975, the State of MD granted full legal authority to the "University of Maryland Police Force," officially founding UMPD. Its 50-year journey has been paved with bold leadership, technological excellence, & a constant pursuit of a safer campus for every Terp.

Please join us in welcoming our newest officers to the #UMD community! They graduated from our police academy this past Wednesday in front of family, friends & colleagues. Next up is field training & evaluation. If you see them around, make sure to say hi!. Congrats, & stay safe!

Happy birthday to the bestest good boy ever, Teddy! We can't believe you are already 4. We look forward to your birthday paw-ty in the fall, when our students return. #UMD #HappyBirthday

RT @umterps: We are proud to celebrate Juneteenth and the freedom it represents. #Juneteenth

RT @NWS_BaltWash: Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Washington DC, Arlington VA and Alexandria VA until 4:45 PM EDT. This storm wi….

RT @umterps: Wishing all our Terp Dads a Happy Father's Day!

RT @NWS_BaltWash: Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Fairland MD, Greenbelt MD and Calverton MD until 5:45 PM EDT .

Roadway is back open.

Southbound Baltimore Avenue traffic is being diverted to Hotel Drive due to a down light pole across both lanes. Notification has been made to remove the light pole. Please follow police directions.

RT @NWS_BaltWash: Tornado and Flood Watches have expired, although a few thunderstorms will continue to push across the area through the ea….

RT @NWStornado: A tornado watch has been issued for parts of District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia until 10 PM EDT htt….

RT @PGPDNews: STILL MISSING: Please help us locate Mr. Jones by sharing his image. Anyone with information on his whereabouts please call 9….

A new traffic light is being installed at the core of campus and is expected to be operational on or about June 6. To learn more about this new addition, visit

RT @NWS_BaltWash: Showers and storms expected again this afternoon, a few of which could be severe. Clearing out later in the afternoon/eve….

UMD ALERT: Last Update.AccuWeather has canceled the tornado warning for our campus. Continue to monitor the weather, as conditions can change.

Safety tips: 

UMD ALERT: AccuWeather Tornado Warning.AccuWeather has issued a tornado warning for our campus until 9:15 p.m. The sirens have been activated. Seek shelter immediately. Avoid windows. Go to the lowest level of your building. More information to follow when available.