Dear UMBC Community, 

 

In my temporary role as co-leader of the Division of Administration and Finance, I am writing to inform the campus community that UMBC Police Chief Bruce Perry is on administrative leave from his role. During this time, Captain David Fields, patrol bureau commander with the University of Maryland Police Department, is serving as acting chief of the department. He is joined by Lieutenant Ed McDermott, executive officer to the chief of the University of Maryland Police Department. At UMBC, Lieutenant McDermott is serving in a chief of staff role for the police department, supporting Acting Chief Fields in his leadership. 

 

We are grateful to them both for providing this critical service to the department and to the university broadly. The safety and security of the UMBC community is of primary importance. We will provide further information as it becomes available and appropriate to share. 

 

Sincerely,