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    <Title>Graduations at the CEI Arena May 24, 25, 26, 2023</Title>
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          <div class="html-content">UMBC graduations will be on May 24 and May 25 at the CEI Arena.  On May 24 from 9 am to 1 pm, and on May 25 from 9 am to 6 pm, expect heavier than usual traffic around the area of the Arena.  On May 26 expect heavier than usual traffic around the area of the Arena from 9 am to 1 pm for another event.  </div>
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  <Title>Crime Alert</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><span><p><span>The UMBC Police issue Crime Alerts to protect members of the University community, to promote safety, to help reduce the likelihood of future crimes, and to raise awareness of how to seek prompt assistance should a crime occur.</span></p><br><p><span><strong>Reported Incident: </strong></span><span>Sexual Assault</span></p><br><p><span><strong>Location:</strong></span><span> </span><span>Harbor Hall Courtyard</span></p><br><p><span><strong>Reported Date/Time: </strong></span><span>May 19, 2023, at 3:04 p.m.</span></p><br><p><span><strong>Occurred Date/Time: </strong></span><span>May 14, 2023</span><span>, </span><span>at approximately 12:30 a.m.</span></p><br><p><span><strong>Description:</strong></span></p><br><p><span>UMBC Police received a report of a fondling on May 19, 2023, at 3:04 p.m. The fondling occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. on May 14, 2023 in the Harbor Hall Courtyard. The victim reported the unknown suspect engaged them in conversation while they were walking back to their residence hall and fondled the victim when they walked by an isolated area in the courtyard of Harbor Hall.  </span></p><br><p><span>If you have any information about this incident, please call UMBC Police at (410) 455-5555.</span></p><br><p><span><strong>Sexual Violence Information and Resources </strong></span></p><ul><li><p><span>Sexual assault is never the victim's fault. The only person responsible for sexual misconduct is the perpetrator.</span></p></li><li><p><span>The most common type of sexual assault occurs between individuals known to one another, including an acquaintance or in the context of a current or prior dating or domestic relationship.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Alcohol and drugs are often used to create vulnerability. Studies of sexual assault incidents show a high correlation between non-stranger sexual assault and drug/alcohol usage. Be alert to people pressuring you or others to use alcohol or other drugs.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Tell someone you trust where you are going and when you plan to return.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Trust your instincts. If you feel uneasy or sense something is wrong, do what you can to get out of that situation or call for assistance.</span></p></li><li><p><span>On campus sexual violence resources can be found at </span><a href="https://oei.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>oei.umbc.edu</span></a><span>.</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>Contact UMBC Police at (410) 455-5555 to request an escort if you feel unsafe walking on or near campus.</span></p></li></ul><p><span>Students in need of support can contact </span><a href="https://health.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Retriever Integrated Health</span></a><span>. Faculty and staff can access support through the </span><a href="https://hr.umbc.edu/benefits/benefit-information/employee-assistance-program/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Employee Assistance Program</span></a><span>.</span></p><br><p><span>Community members may report instances of sexual misconduct, discrimination, hate, or bias through the Office of Equity and Inclusion's </span><a href="https://umbc-advocate.symplicity.com/titleix_report/index.php/pid702215?" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>confidential reporting form</span></a><span>.</span></p><br><br><p><span>Bruce Perry '97, Chief of Police</span></p><div><span><br></span></div></span></div>
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    <Title>Graduations at the CEI Arena 05/18/2023 &amp; 05/19/2023</Title>
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          <div class="html-content">On Thursday May 18 and Friday May 19, 2023 there will be several events at the Arena.  Expect heavier than usual traffic in the area of the Arena between 8 am and 4 pm.</div>
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    <Summary>On Thursday May 18 and Friday May 19, 2023 there will be several events at the Arena.  Expect heavier than usual traffic in the area of the Arena between 8 am and 4 pm.</Summary>
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    <Title>Criminal Activity Advisory</Title>
    <Tagline>Theft of Auto Parts</Tagline>
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          <div class="html-content"><span><p><span><strong>Reported Incident: </strong></span><span>Stolen Vehicle Airbags</span></p><br><p><span><strong>Location: </strong></span><span>Lot 1,</span><span>Lot 23, and Hilltop Circle near Administration Garage</span></p><br><p><span><strong>Reported Date: </strong></span><span>May 4, 2023</span></p><br><p><span><strong>Occurred Date/Time: </strong></span><span>May 4, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:11 p.m.</span></p><br><p><span><strong>Description:</strong></span></p><br><p><span>On May 4, 2023, UMBC Police received reports of Honda vehicles with broken windows and stolen airbags. The incidents occurred sometime between 8:00 a.m. and 7:11 p.m. on May 4, 2023, in Lot 1 and Lot 23 and on Hilltop Circle near the Administration Garage. In all incidents, the unknown suspect(s) broke the front driver's side window to gain access to the vehicle. </span></p><br><p><span>In a possibly related incident on the same date, witnesses observed two young</span><span> males in Lot 22 break a vehicle window and leave in a blue sedan.  </span></p><br><p><span>If you have any information about these incidents, please call UMBC Police at (410) 455-5555.</span></p><br><p><span><strong>Additional Information and Resources </strong></span></p><p><span>Perpetrators are responsible for criminal behavior. The following safety tips may reduce vulnerability for this type of criminal activity:</span></p><br><ul><li><p><span>Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you. Report suspicious activity to UMBC Police immediately. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Lock your vehicle and take valuables with you.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Consider purchasing a steering wheel lock or other anti-theft device.</span></p></li></ul><br><br><p><span>Bruce Perry '</span><span>97, Chief of Police</span></p><div><span><br></span></div></span></div>
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    <Title>Crime Alert</Title>
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          <div class="html-content"><span><p><span>The UMBC Police issue Crime Alerts to protect members of the University community, to promote safety, to help reduce the likelihood of future crimes, and to raise awareness of how to seek prompt assistance should a crime occur.</span></p><p><span><strong>Reported Incident:</strong></span><span>  Attempted Motor Vehicle Theft</span></p><p><span><strong>Location:</strong></span><span>  Stadium Lot</span></p><p><span><strong>Reported Date/Time:</strong></span><span>  April 24, 2023, 5:29 PM</span></p><p><span><strong>Occurred Date/Time:</strong></span><span> April 23, 2023, 9:00 p.m. to April 24, 2023, 5:29 p.m.</span></p><p><span><strong>Description:</strong></span><span> </span></p><p><span>UMBC Police received a report of an attempted motor vehicle theft on April 24, 2023, at 5:29 p.m. The attempted motor vehicle theft occurred between 9:00 p.m. on April 23, 2023, and 5:29 p.m. on April 24, 2023, in the Stadium Lot. The unknown suspect(s) gained entry by breaking a window and attempted to bypass the ignition switch.</span></p><p><span>If you have any information about this incident, please call UMBC Police. </span></p><p><span><strong>Additional Information &amp; Resources </strong></span></p><ul><li><p><span>Perpetrators are responsible for criminal behavior. The following safety tips may reduce vulnerability:</span></p></li><ul><li><p><span>Remove USB cables from vehicles while not in use.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Park in well-lit, highly visible areas.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Lock your vehicle and take valuables with you.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Consider purchasing a steering wheel lock or other anti-theft device.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you. Report suspicious activity to UMBC Police immediately.</span></p></li></ul><li><p><span>Due to recent thefts, Hyundai and Kia are now providing a free software update to owners of affected models. Owners of these vehicles may contact Hyundai (toll-free at 800-633-5151), Kia (toll-free at 800-333-4542), or your local Hyundai/Kia dealership for information.</span></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><span>Bruce Perry '97, Chief of Police</span></p><div><span><br></span></div></span></div>
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    <Title>Crime Alert</Title>
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          <div class="html-content"><p>The UMBC Police issue Crime Alerts to protect members of the University community, to promote safety, to help reduce the likelihood of future crimes, and to raise awareness of how to seek prompt assistance should a crime occur.</p><p><strong>Reported Incident:</strong>  Motor Vehicle Theft &amp; Attempted Motor Vehicle Theft</p><p><strong>Location: </strong> Hilltop Circle, Stadium Lot &amp; Lot 23</p><p><strong>Date/Time Reported:</strong>  April 4, 2023, 1:20 PM</p><p><strong>Description: </strong></p><p>A series of motor vehicle thefts and attempted motor vehicle thefts were reported to UMBC Police on April 4 and April 5, 2023. The reported incidents occurred on Hilltop Circle, in the Stadium Lot and Lot 23 between April 1 and April 5, 2023. The unknown suspect(s) gained entry by breaking the vehicles' windows. </p><p>If you have any information about these incidents or if your vehicle has been damaged or tampered with on campus, please call UMBC Police. Police also provide an escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. Please call 410-455-5555.  </p><p><strong>Additional Information &amp; Resources</strong></p><ul><li>Victims are not to blame.  Perpetrators are responsible for criminal behavior. The following safety tips can reduce vulnerability:</li><ul><li>Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you. Report suspicious activity to UMBC Police immediately.</li><li>Remove USB cables from vehicles while not in use.</li><li>Park in well-lit, high visible areas.</li><li>Lock your vehicle and take valuables with you.</li><li>Consider purchasing a steering wheel lock or other anti-theft device.</li></ul><li>Due to recent thefts, Hyundai and Kia are now providing a free software update to owners of affected models. Owners of these vehicles may contact Hyundai (toll-free at 800-633-5151), Kia (toll-free at 800-333-4542), or your local Hyundai/Kia dealership for information.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Bruce Perry- ''97, Chief of Police</p><div><br></div></div>
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