UMBC’s Police Department provides police service 24 hours a day throughout the year. The Police staff includes sworn police officers, communications specialists, and student marshals. UMBC Police officers respond to criminal offenses, service requests, complaints, and other safety issues on campus.

The UMBC Police Department in cooperation with the State Police, and Baltimore County Police provide mutual support in all areas of public safety that may affect the UMBC community. UMBC Police prepares and submits crime information such as serial numbers of all vehicles and equipment stolen from campus, through the nationwide National Crime Information Center (NCIC).