Police and Public Safety

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Our award-winning department uses innovative, data-driven strategies and positive community relationships to make UMB one of the safest places in Downtown Baltimore.

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Police and Public Safety Updates

  • Baltimore City Police Commissioner Richard Worley

    A Safer Baltimore

    February 6, 2026

    Baltimore City Police Commissioner Richard Worley talks with the UMB community about the city's success at reducing violent crime with a community-focused approach.

  • Lt. Matthew Johnson and PAL students take part in team-building activities at Terrapin Adventures in July 2025

    Innovative Policing: UMB Police Lead the Way in Community-Building

    December 8, 2025

    Ever since the first officers were sworn in 50 years ago, community engagement has been the bedrock of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Department of Police and Public Safety.

  • UMB Police vehicle

    Then and Now: Hittin’ the Road

    November 12, 2025

    From the first “unofficial” car to the Dodge Durango, a history of the UMB Police fleet.