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PDF - 206Kb]University of Maryland University College (UMUC) provides this Annual Information Report to current and prospective students, faculty, and staff pursuant to U.S. Department of Education regulations.
The Report is organized into three sections:
The first section lists UMUC’s security policies as well as statistics on reported crimes for the last three calendar years. The second section notifies students of their rights regarding their education records under the Family Educational and Rights Privacy Act (FERPA). The third section provides information regarding UMUC’s drug prevention program.
This portion of the Annual Information Report on Campus Crime and Security provides information about UMUC’s security policies and crime statistics for UMUC’s campuses (where UMUC either owns or controls the property). Stateside includes the Inn and Conference Center and the Student and Faculty Services Center in Adelphi, Maryland, as well as noncampus buildings at University Centre, Prince George’s Metro Center, and Dorsey Station. In addition, this Report provides information about the overseas divisions – UMUC-Europe headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany and UMUC-Asia headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
The University System of Maryland (USM) and UMUC recognize two levels of sexual assault: Sexual Assault I and Sexual Assault II. The USM Sexual Assault Policy defines Sexual Assault I as: “By stranger or acquaintance, rape, forcible sodomy, or forcible sexual penetration, however slight, of another person's anal or genital opening with any object. These acts must be committed either by force, threat, intimidation or through the use of the victim's mental or physical helplessness of which the accused was aware or should have been aware.” The USM Sexual Assault Policy defines Sexual Assault II as: “By stranger or acquaintance, the touch of an unwilling person's intimate parts (defined as genitalia, groin, breast, or buttocks, or clothing covering them) or forcing an unwilling person to touch another's intimate parts. These acts must be committed either by force, threat, intimidation or through the use of the victim's mental or physical helplessness of which the accused was aware or should have been aware.”
Victims are encouraged to report any sexual assault, rape or any other sexual offense or unwanted contact to the Vice President of Human Resources in the Office of Human Resources, the University Registrar, UMUC Security, University of Maryland College Park (“UMCP”) Campus Police, or local authorities. Victims who are located overseas are encouraged to contact the Director of Human Resources/Personnel or Director of Student Services for their division or the appropriate offices/agencies on military bases.
In addition, victims are urged to contact law enforcement or medical personnel as soon as possible following the occurrence to receive guidance in the preservation of evidence needed for proof of criminal assaults and the apprehension and prosecution of assailants. Campus authorities will assist in notification of off-campus authorities at the request of the alleged victim. Campus personnel retain the right to contact law enforcement personnel directly where an issue of campus security is involved. Campus personnel will also assist the victim in obtaining medical attention, if the victim chooses, including providing transportation to the hospital or other emergency medical facility equipped with the Maryland State Police sexual assault evidence collection kit if the alleged assault occurs stateside.
After a sexual assault has been reported and upon the request of the alleged victim, the victim will be offered an alternative academic or employment situation, if such alternative is available, feasible, and appropriate to the facts of the sexual assault reported.
The Office of Human Resources has staff members available to provide additional information about sexual assault and to provide programs and procedures about how to handle reports of alleged sexual assault. All procedures are provided to alleged victims so as to ensure timely, accurate and sensitive assistance to all concerned. There are many off campus resources and services available stateside for victims of sexual assault. Contact student services or human resources for additional information.Students, faculty and staff found to have committed sexual assault may be subject to campus disciplinary proceedings. Students would be subject to proceedings under the Student Code of Conduct. The penalties for students include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: expulsion, suspension, disciplinary probation, disciplinary reprimand, and restitution. Further, any allegation of sexual assault must be reported according to federal reporting mandates and Maryland State law. Faculty and staff would be subject to appropriate faculty and employee disciplinary procedures. The range of employment penalties for faculty and employees include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: counseling, reprimand, suspension, or termination of the faculty appointment or employment.
Get the University System of Maryland Sexual Assault Policy.
The Sex Offender Registry for the State of Maryland is maintained by the Sex Offender Registry Unit of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. Information on how to obtain a copy of the Registry is found at http://www.socem.info/. You can also link to the Sex Offender Registries for other states.
Crime statistics are collected from campus security personnel, individuals responsible for monitoring entrances into institutional property, and other officials who have significant responsibility for student housing, student discipline, and campus judicial proceedings, as well as applicable local police.
The statistics are collected for four types of properties: (a) on campus, (b) in dormitories or other residential facilities for students on campus, (c) in or on a noncampus building or property, or (d) on public property. “Campus” is defined as “(1) Any building or property owned or controlled by an institution within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area and used by the institution in direct support of, or in a manner related to, the institution’s educational purposes, including residence halls; and (2) Any building or property that is within or reasonably contiguous to the area identified in paragraph (1) of this definition, that is owned by the institution but controlled by another person, is frequently used by students, and supports institutional purposes (such as a food or other retail vendor).” “Noncampus building or property” is defined as “(1) Any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (2) Any building or property owned or controlled by an institution that is used in direct support of, or in relation to, the institution’s educational purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution.” See 34 CFR § 668.46
Reports of the following crimes are included in the statistics: murder and negligent manslaughter, non-negligent manslaughter, sex offenses (forcible and nonforcible), robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, and arson. In addition, the University must report any such incidents which manifest evidence of prejudice based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability. Further, the Report must include any arrests for liquor law violations, drug-abuse violations, and weapons possessions. These crimes are defined in the Uniform Crime Reporting Handbook.
The Security Policies and Crime Statistics for UMUC are organized by Stateside, UMUC-Europe, and UMUC-Asia. You may view the entire section or link to one or more of the specific sites by clicking on the applicable location.
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STATESIDE SECURITY POLICIES & CRIME STATISTICS
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UNIVERSITY SECURITY POLICIES:
In case of an emergency or to report a crime at the Inn and Conference Center (ICC) or the Student and Faculty Services Center (SFSC), located in Adelphi, Maryland, please call Security (extension 7371 or 911 from a campus telephone). Security will call the University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) campus police, the manager on duty, and other law enforcement authorities as necessary. In addition, you may activate an emergency telephone in the garage or elevators that will connect you to Security.
At Dorsey Station, anyone reporting an emergency or crime should contact local police by dialing 911 and then contact the UMUC on-site coordinator or regional director. At University Centre or Prince George’s Metro Center, anyone reporting an emergency or crime should contact local police by dialing 911 and then the facilities manager. The Director of Security is responsible for receiving incident reports for the Adelphi premises, as are the Regional Directors for the University’s regional centers.
The Security personnel at the ICC and SFSC do not have law enforcement authority. The ICC and SFSC rely on UMCP police department for law enforcement. UMCP’s police department is empowered by State law to make arrests, investigate crimes, and carry firearms. All other sites rely on local police for law enforcement.
The ICC and SFSC are locked at 11 p.m. or when all evening activities conclude. Elevators and stairwells leading to the ICC east wing on the third floor are locked off after 6 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends.
University classes may be held at other locations throughout Maryland and the greater Washington metropolitan area, on premises not owned or controlled by the University. Many of these locations are on U.S. military installations and therefore subject to applicable military rules and regulations. You should check with the security offices at those sites or military installations for additional information.
The University does not have a policy that allows victims or witnesses to make confidential reports for inclusion in this Annual Report. However, if an individual is interested in making a report, he or she should contact the Security Office (ext. 7371) or the Facilities Management Office (ext. 7664) and every effort will be made to ensure that the individual’s identity remains confidential.
The University does not recognize any off-campus student organizations. Therefore, UMUC does not monitor criminal activity that students engage in off-campus.
The University does not regularly provide programs to inform students or employees about crime prevention or about campus security procedures and practices. When a reportable crime occurs on one of UMUC’s campuses or when a serious incident occurs that affects the UMUC community, University security will post a brief summary of the incident on the UMUC website. UMUC emergency response protocol includes a text alert system, which could be activated in order to report a serious incident or emergency to the campus community. This text alert system is a voluntary system that students, faculty, staff and parents can register for at http://alert.umuc.edu. The University encourages students and employees to be responsible for their own security and the security of others. The Director of Security periodically visits staff meetings to discuss general security and safety. Seminars on security and/or crime prevention are scheduled in response to requests and on an as-needed basis. In addition, the Director of Security periodically distributes information sheets designed to educate students and/or staff about crime prevention.
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REPORTED CRIME STATISTICS:
- Dorsey Station, 6865 Deerpath Road, Elkridge, Maryland
- University Centre, 4716 Pontiac Street, College Park, Maryland
- Prince George’s Metro Center, 6505 and 6525 Belcrest Road, Hyattsville, Maryland
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UMUC-EUROPE SECURITY POLICIES & CRIME STATISTICS
(for Headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany)-
SECURITY POLICIES:
UMUC-Europe is headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany. Classes are offered at several U.S. military installations throughout Europe and the Middle East.
In case of an emergency at an education center located on a military installation, contact the facilities manager and/or the appropriate local military police. At any non-military affiliated sites, please contact the facilities manager and/or the local authorities.
The Education Centers at the local military installations are generally locked between by 11:00 p.m. each evening or when all evening activities conclude. High schools on the installations, where UMUC classes are often held, close at similar times.
UMUC-Europe does not provide programs to inform students or employees about crime prevention since the local military police on each installation are responsible for base security. Such resources are provided by and available from the military communities to all members of those communities, including students, staff, and faculty. If students and employees have specific concerns regarding campus security procedures and practices, they should contact their local military police who have enforcement authority on military bases. UMUC-Europe encourages students and employees to be responsible for their own security and the security of others. For additional information regarding security, please contact your local military police for more information.
- REPORTED CRIME STATISTICS:
The following chart provides the available statistics for certain crimes reported to the University, military police, and/or local law enforcement, as applicable, for the calendar years 2004, 2005, and 2006. The chart provides information of the location within the property and whether any of the crimes were hate crimes.
Statistics disclosed herein are dependent on the ability of law enforcement agencies to accurately provide the information requested.
If you would like additional information, please contact the Education Services Office at your site.
Crime
Number of Crimes & Location by Year
Hate Crimes
2005
2006
2007
Murder/non-negligent manslaughter 0
0
0
0
Negligent manslaughter 0
0
0
0
Forcible sex offenses 0
0
0
0
Non-forcible sex offenses 0
0
0
0
Robbery 0
0
0
0
Aggravated assault 0
0
0
0
Burglary 0
0
4*
0
Motor vehicle theft 0
0
0
0
Arson 0
0
0
0
Other hate crimes involving bodily injury 0
0
0
0
Liquor law violation arrest 0
0
0
0
Drug law violation arrests 0
0
0
0
Illegal weapons possession arrests 0
0
0
0
Liquor law violation referrals 0
0
1
0
Drug law violation referrals 0
0
1
0
Illegal weapons possession referrals 0
0
0
0
* Burglaries occurred in offices at headquarters.
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UMUC-ASIA SECURITY POLICIES & CRIME STATISTICS
(for Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan –Yokota Air Base Education Center)
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SECURITY POLICIES:
UMUC-Asia is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan at the Yokota Air Base Education Center. Classes are offered at several U.S. military installations throughout Asia. In case of an emergency at an education center located on a military installation, contact the facilities manager (if one is appointed), dial 911 (if the service is available), or the appropriate local military police. At any non-military affiliated sites, please contact the facilities manager or the local authorities.
The Education Center at Yokota Air Base is locked at 2230 (10:30 p.m.) or when all evening activities conclude. If you are not located at Yokota, please check with your education center for closing times. All of them ordinarily close between 2200 and 2300 (10:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.) each evening. High schools on the installations, where UMUC classes are often held, close at similar times.
UMUC-Asia does not recognize any off-campus student organizations. Therefore, UMUC does not monitor criminal activity that students engage in off-campus.
UMUC-Asia does not provide programs to inform students or employees about crime prevention since the local military police on each installation are responsible for base security. Such resources are provided by and available from the military communities to all members of those communities, including students, staff, and faculty. If students and employees have specific concerns regarding campus security procedures and practices, they should contact their local military police who have enforcement authority on military bases. UMUC-Asia encourages students and employees to be responsible for their own security and the security of others. For addition information regarding security, please contact the Yokota Security Forces Squadron at DSN 225-7025. If not located in Yokota, please contact your local military police for more information.
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REPORTED CRIME STATISTICS:
The following chart provides the available statistics for certain crimes reported to the University, military police, and/or law enforcement, as applicable, for the calendar years 2004, 2005, and 2006. The chart provides information on the location within that property and whether any of the crimes were hate crimes. UMUC-Asia does not have any dormitories or other residential facilities.
Statistics disclosed herein are dependent on the ability of law enforcement agencies to accurately provide the information requested.
If you would like additional information, please contact Yokota Security Forces at DSN 225-7025 or the local military police on your installation.
Crime
Number of Crimes & Location by YearHate Crimes2005 2006 2007 Murder/non-negligent manslaughter 0 0 0 0 Negligent manslaughter 0 0 0 0 Forcible sex offenses 0 0 0 0 Non-forcible sex offenses 0 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 0 0 Aggravated assault 0 0 0 0 Burglary 0 1* 0 0 Motor vehicle theft 0 0 0 0 Arson 0 0 0 0 Other hate crimes involving bodily injury 0 0 0 0 Liquor law violation arrest 0 0 0 0 Drug law violation arrests 0 0 0 0 Illegal weapons possession arrests 0 0 0 0 Liquor law violation referrals 0 0 1 0 Drug law violation referrals 0 0 0 0 Illegal weapons possession referrals 0 0 0 0 * The 2006 burglary was the theft of two laptop computers from an office. -
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Forcible Rape-The carnal knowledge of a person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (or because of his/her youth).
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Forcible Sodomy-Oral or anal sexual intercourse with another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly against the person’s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.
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Sexual Assault With An Object-The use of an object or instrument to unlawfully penetrate, however slightly, the genital or anal opening of the body of another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.
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Forcible Fondling-The touching of the private body parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or, not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental incapacity.
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Incest-Nonforcible sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.
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Statutory Rape-Nonforcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.
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The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the University receives a request for access. Students should submit to the University Registrar or designee written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The University official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the University official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
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The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading. In order to ask the University to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading, students should write the University official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the University decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, a University official will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for the amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
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The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. A primary exception permits disclosure without consent to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the University has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, consultant, or collection agency); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an educational record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
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The right to prevent disclosure of directory information. UMUC may disclose directory information without consent unless a student files a written notice restricting the disclosure within three weeks of the first day in which the student is enrolled to the appropriate office. UMUC designates the following items as directory information:
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Name
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Major field of study
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Dates of attendance
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Degrees and awards received
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Previous educational institution most recently attended
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Date of birth
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The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. Complaints to the Department of Education should be submitted to:
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DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAM
University of Maryland University College (UMUC) complies with federal, state and local laws that regulate or prohibit the possession, use or distribution of alcohol or illicit drugs. The following information applies to all UMUC full-time, part-time, and temporary faculty, staff, and students and to all activities either conducted on UMUC’s premises or sponsored by UMUC.
All UMUC students, faculty, and staff are prohibited from unlawfully possessing, using, manufacturing, distributing or dispensing alcohol or any controlled substance on UMUC’s premises or at UMUC-sponsored activities. UMUC expects all faculty, staff, and students to comply with applicable laws and regulations pertaining to possession, use, manufacture, distribution, or dispensation of alcohol or controlled substances, whether or not such laws are mentioned in this Report. All employees are expected to report to work free of the influence of alcohol or any illicit drug. All students are expected to report to classes and other educational meetings free of the influence of alcohol or any illicit drug.
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SANCTIONS
- UMUC’s Sanctions:
UMUC will impose disciplinary sanctions on any student or employee (faculty and staff) who violates the standards of conduct regarding drug and alcohol use.
Any student who violates any of the applicable standards of conduct is subject to disciplinary action and penalties, up to and including possible expulsion from the University, in addition to referral to the appropriate law enforcement authorities for prosecution. Further information can be found in UMUC’s Code of Student Conduct, which expressly prohibits the unlawful use, possession, distribution, or possession for purposes of distribution of any controlled substance, illegal drug, or alcohol on UMUC premises or at UMUC-sponsored activities.
Any employee who violates any of the applicable standards of conduct is subject to disciplinary action and penalties, up to and including possible termination of employment, in addition to referral to the appropriate law enforcement authorities for prosecution. Further information can be found in VII-1.10- University Of Maryland System Policy On A Drug-Free Workplace and in Executive Order 01.01.1991.16 - the State of Maryland Substance Abuse Policy.
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Summary Of Legal Sanctions:
- U.S. Federal Law
- Maryland Law
- German Law
The following charts provide the available statistics for specific crimes reported to a campus security authority and/or local law enforcement, as applicable, for the calendar years 2005, 2006, and 2007. UMUC is required to report the crimes: (1) on campus, (2) in dormitories or other residential facilities for students on campus, (3) in or on a noncampus building or property, or (4) on public property. Stateside maintains noncampus buildings or properties at:
None of the properties have dormitories or other residential facilities for students. Each chart provides information on whether any of the crimes were hate crimes.
Statistics disclosed herein are dependent on the ability of law enforcement agencies to accurately provide the information requested.
If you would like additional information on any of the reported crimes, please contact the Security Office at 301-985-7371.
The crimes listed below took place on campus: Inn and Conference Center and Student Faculty Services Center, 3501 University Boulevard East, Adelphi, Maryland
Crime
Number of Crimes & Location by Year
Hate Crimes
2005
2006
2007
Murder/non-negligent manslaughter 0
0
0
0
Negligent manslaughter 0
0
0
0
Forcible sex offenses 1
0
0
0
Non-forcible sex offenses 0
0
0
0
Robbery 0
0
0
0
Aggravated assault 0
0
0
0
Burglary 0
2*
0
0
Motor vehicle theft 1
0
0
0
Arson 0
0
0
0
Other hate crimes involving bodily injury 0
0
0
0
Liquor law violation arrest 0
0
0
0
Drug law violation arrests 0
0
0
0
Illegal weapons possession arrests 0
0
0
0
Liquor law violation referrals 0
0
0
0
Drug law violation referrals 0
0
0
0
Illegal weapons possession referrals 0
0
0
0
* One of the 2006 burglaries occurred in the Inn and Conference Center and the second incident took place in the Student Faculty Services Center
The crimes listed below took place off campus on the University of Maryland College Park campus in College Park, Maryland
Crime
Number of Crimes & Location by Year
Hate Crimes
2005
2006
2007
Murder/non-negligent manslaughter 0
0
0
0
Negligent manslaughter 0
0
0
0
Forcible sex offenses 27
31
16
0
Non-forcible sex offenses 0
0
0
0
Robbery 18
13
8
0
Aggravated assault 24
14
12
0
Burglary 108
202
91
0
Motor vehicle theft 42
51
35
0
Arson 3
4
6
0
Other hate crimes involving bodily injury 1
0
1
2
Liquor law violation arrest 129
152
1584
0
Drug law violation arrests 91
104
74
0
Illegal weapons possession arrests 1
1
0
0
Liquor law violation referrals 1334
849
987
0
Drug law violation referrals 145
113
86
0
Illegal weapons possession referrals 1
1
0
0
The crimes listed below took place off campus on public property surrounding UMUC’s campus in Adelphi, Maryland and the adjacent UMCP campus in College Park, Maryland (but not on the UMCP campus)
Crime
Number of Crimes & Location by Year
Hate Crimes
2005
2006
2007
Murder/non-negligent manslaughter 0
0
0
0
Negligent manslaughter 0
0
0
0
Forcible sex offenses 0
0
0
0
Non-forcible sex offenses 0
0
0
0
Robbery 0
2
0
0
Aggravated assault 1
2
0
1
Burglary 0
0
0
0
Motor vehicle theft 4
2
2
0
Arson 0
0
0
0
Other hate crimes involving bodily injury 0
0
0
0
Liquor law violation arrest 39
45
36
0
Drug law violation arrests 23
44
32
0
Illegal weapons possession arrests 0
3
8
0
Liquor law violation referrals 0
0
0
0
Drug law violation referrals 0
0
0
0
Illegal weapons possession referrals 0
0
0
0
The crimes listed below took place at Dorsey Station, 6865 Deerpath Station, Elkridge, Maryland (Leased space beginning April, 2006)
Crime
Number of Crimes & Location by Year
Hate Crimes
2005
2006
2007
Murder/non-negligent manslaughter N/A
0
0
0
Negligent manslaughter N/A
0
0
0
Forcible sex offenses N/A
0
0
0
Non-forcible sex offenses N/A
0
0
0
Robbery N/A
0
0
0
Aggravated assault N/A
0
0
0
Burglary N/A
2
0
0
Motor vehicle theft N/A
0
0
0
Arson N/A
0
0
0
Other hate crimes involving bodily injury N/A
0
0
0
Liquor law violation arrest N/A
0
0
0
Drug law violation arrests N/A
0
0
0
Illegal weapons possession arrests N/A
0
0
0
Liquor law violation referrals N/A
0
0
0
Drug law violation referrals N/A
0
0
0
Illegal weapons possession referrals N/A
0
0
0
The crimes listed below took place off campus on public property in the area surrounding Dorsey Station (Leased space beginning April, 2006)
Crime
Number of Crimes & Location by Year
Hate Crimes
2005
2006
2007
Murder/non-negligent manslaughter N/A
0
0
0
Negligent manslaughter N/A
0
0
0
Forcible sex offenses N/A
0
0
0
Non-forcible sex offenses N/A
0
0
0
Robbery N/A
0
0
0
Aggravated assault N/A
0
0
0
Burglary N/A
3
1
0
Motor vehicle theft N/A
0
0
0
Arson N/A
0
0
0
Other hate crimes involving bodily injury N/A
0
0
0
Liquor law violation arrest N/A
0
0
0
Drug law violation arrests N/A
0
0
0
Illegal weapons possession arrests N/A
0
0
0
Liquor law violation referrals N/A
0
0
0
Drug law violation referrals N/A
0
0
0
Illegal weapons possession referrals N/A
0
0
0
The crimes listed below took place at University Centre, 4716 Pontiac Street, College Park, Maryland
Crime
Number of Crimes & Location by Year
Hate Crimes
2005
2006
2007
Murder/non-negligent manslaughter 0
0
0
0
Negligent manslaughter 0
0
0
0
Forcible sex offenses 0
0
0
0
Non-forcible sex offenses 0
0
0
0
Robbery 0
0
0
0
Aggravated assault 0
0
0
0
Burglary 0
0
0
0
Motor vehicle theft 0
0
0
0
Arson 0
0
0
0
Other hate crimes involving bodily injury 0
0
0
0
Liquor law violation arrest 0
0
0
0
Drug law violation arrests 0
0
0
0
Illegal weapons possession arrests 0
0
0
0
Liquor law violation referrals 0
0
0
0
Drug law violation referrals 0
0
0
0
Illegal weapons possession referrals 0
0
0
0
The crimes listed below took place off campus on public property in the area surrounding University Centre:
Crime
Number of Crimes & Location by Year
Hate Crimes
2005
2006
2007
Murder/non-negligent manslaughter 0
0
0
0
Negligent manslaughter 0
0
0
0
Forcible sex offenses 0
0
0
0
Non-forcible sex offenses 0
0
0
0
Robbery 0
1
0
0
Aggravated assault 0
0
0
0
Burglary 0
3
0
0
Motor vehicle theft 4
0
0
0
Arson 0
0
0
0
Other hate crimes involving bodily injury 0
0
0
0
Liquor law violation arrest 0
0
0
0
Drug law violation arrests 0
0
0
0
Illegal weapons possession arrests 0
0
0
0
Liquor law violation referrals 0
0
0
0
Drug law violation referrals 0
0
0
0
Illegal weapons possession referrals 0
0
0
0
The crimes listed below took place at Prince George’s Metro Center, 6505 and 6525 Belcrest Road, Hyattsville, Maryland
Crime
Number of Crimes & Location by Year
Hate Crimes
2005
2006
2007
Murder/non-negligent manslaughter 0
0
0
0
Negligent manslaughter 0
0
0
0
Forcible sex offenses 0
0
0
0
Non-forcible sex offenses 0
0
0
0
Robbery 0
0
0
0
Aggravated assault 0
0
1
0
Burglary 3
1
2
0
Motor vehicle theft 2
0
1
0
Arson 0
0
0
0
Other hate crimes involving bodily injury 0
0
0
0
Liquor law violation arrest 0
0
0
0
Drug law violation arrests 0
0
0
0
Illegal weapons possession arrests 0
0
0
0
Liquor law violation referrals 0
0
0
0
Drug law violation referrals 0
0
0
0
Illegal weapons possession referrals 0
0
0
0
The crimes listed below took place off campus on public property in the area surrounding PG Center:
Crime
Number of Crimes & Location by Year
Hate Crimes
2005
2006
2007
Murder/non-negligent manslaughter 0
0
0
0
Negligent manslaughter 0
0
0
0
Forcible sex offenses 0
0
2
0
Non-forcible sex offenses 0
0
0
0
Robbery 1
1
0
0
Aggravated assault 0
0
1
0
Burglary 0
0
3
0
Motor vehicle theft 1
1
5
0
Arson 0
0
0
0
Other hate crimes involving bodily injury 0
0
0
0
Liquor law violation arrest 0
1
0
0
Drug law violation arrests 0
0
2
0
Illegal weapons possession arrests 0
0
0
0
Liquor law violation referrals 0
0
0
0
Drug law violation referrals 0
0
0
0
Illegal weapons possession referrals 0
0
0
0
* Three incidents of burglary, two incidents of sex offenses and two incidents of drug arrests occurred within the student housing complex.
CRIME DEFINITIONS
ARSON
Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc.
CRIMINAL HOMICIDE-MANSLAUGHTER BY NEGLIGENCE
The killing of another person through gross negligence.
CRIMINAL HOMICIDE-MURDER AND NONNEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER
The willful (nonnegligent) killing of one human being by another.
ROBBERY
The taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear.
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
An unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault usually is accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm. (It is not necessary that injury result from an aggravated assault when a gun, knife, or other weapon is used which could and probably would result in serious personal injury if the crime were successfully completed.)
BURGLARY
The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or a theft. For reporting purposes this definition includes: unlawful entry with intent to commit a larceny or felony; breaking and entering with intent to commit a larceny; housebreaking; safecracking; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned.
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. (Classify as motor vehicle theft all cases where automobiles are taken by persons not having lawful access even though the vehicles are later abandoned including joyriding.)
WEAPON LAW VIOLATIONS
The violation of laws or ordinances dealing with weapon offenses, regulatory in nature, such as: manufacture, sale, or possession of deadly weapons; carrying deadly weapons, concealed or openly; furnishing deadly weapons to minors; aliens possessing deadly weapons; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned.
DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS
Violations of State and local laws relating to the unlawful possession, sale, use, growing, manufacturing, and making of narcotic drugs. The relevant substances include: opium or cocaine and their derivatives (morphine, heroin, codeine); marijuana; synthetic narcotics (demerol, methadones); and dangerous nonnarcotic drugs (barbituates, benzedrine).
LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS
The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting: the manufacture, sale, transporting, furnishing, possessing of intoxicating liquor; maintaining unlawful drinking places; bootlegging; operating a still; furnishing liquor to a minor or intemperate person; using a vehicle for illegal transportation of liquor; drinking on a train or public conveyance; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned. (Drunkenness and driving under the influence are not included in this definition.)
SEX OFFENSES-FORCIBLE
Any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent.
SEX OFFENSES-NONFORCIBLE
Unlawful, nonforcible sexual intercourse.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their educational records. These rights include:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, D.C. 20202-4605
If you would like additional information, please review the Disclosure of Student Records Policy.
UMUC offers courses and programs at locations throughout Maryland and the Washington, DC/Virginia metro area. In addition, courses and programs are offered overseas in several countries on military installations. The primary locations overseas are in Germany and Japan. The following is a summary of current legal penalties in Maryland, Germany, and Japan for violations of drug and alcohol laws.
Note: Outside the United States, many UMUC locations are connected to U.S. military installations and thus are subject to military jurisdiction in addition to local foreign law. At UMUC’s non-military overseas locations, all employees and students should be aware that they may be subject to the drug and alcohol laws and regulations of the host country. For additional information, please contact the Area Director.
Penalties for Possession: The Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. §§ 801, et seq. sets forth schedules of controlled substances. It is unlawful to possess any controlled substance without a valid prescription. This includes, but is not limited to, those drugs commonly described as "illegal drugs" such as marijuana, hashish, cocaine, PCP, LSD, methamphetamines, and heroin. Penalties for simple possession include fines of $1,000 or more and imprisonment of not more than one year for a first offense. Subsequent convictions carry much higher fines and greater prison terms. The penalties also increase significantly if a mixture containing cocaine base is involved. Penalties will vary depending on the amount and type of drug involved, as well as other factors. In addition, any individual who knowingly possesses a controlled substance may be liable for a civil penalty up to $10,000. Attempt and conspiracy carry the same maximum punishment as the object crime. See 21 U.S.C. §§ 744, 844a.
Penalties for Trafficking:Penalties for Trafficking: It is unlawful to manufacture, distribute, dispense, or possess with the intent to manufacture, dispense, or distribute, a controlled substance. First offenders for possession can also be ordered into drug treatment and community service. The penalties are doubled for adults who distribute drugs to minors. For a second offense, the penalties are tripled. The federal trafficking penalties are available on the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s website.
Proximity to School Property: he punishment for possession or trafficking in a controlled substance is greatly increased if the offense was committed within 1,000 feet of a school, including a college or university, or other public property. An offender will be subject to twice the maximum authorized punishment and harsher sentencing restrictions, with a minimum one-year prison term. A second offense triples the fine and carries a minimum three-year prison term. See 21 U.S.C. § 860.
Drug Paraphernalia: Under Federal law, it is unlawful to sell, offer for sale, import, export, or use the mail or interstate commerce facilities to transport drug paraphernalia. Penalties include a fine and imprisonment for up to three years. See 21 U.S.C. § 863.
Loss of benefits: Among other sanctions, such as forfeiture of property and civil penalties, a person convicted of any Federal or State offense involving possession of a controlled substance can be denied Federal benefits such as loans, grants, contracts, and professional licenses, for a period of up to one year for a first offense and up to five years for subsequent offenses. Also, he or she can lose eligibility for assistance such as social security and food stamps. For trafficking or distribution crimes, a person can lose benefits for up to five years with the first conviction; up to ten years for a second conviction; and permanently for a third conviction. See 21 U.S.C. § 862.
In addition to the Federal laws summarized above, the State of Maryland has its own laws dealing with controlled substances. The Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substances Act is codified in Title 5 of the Criminal Law Article of the Maryland Code.
Drug Offenses: Possessing or administering a controlled dangerous substance, unless obtained by prescription, is a misdemeanor, subject to imprisonment not exceeding 4 years or a fine not exceeding $25,000 or both, or if the crime involves marijuana, imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Distribution: A maximum of five years imprisonment or a fine not exceeding $15,000 or both is the penalty for a first offense of manufacture, distribution, dispensing or possession with intent to distribute. With respect to a Schedule I or II narcotic drug, the penalty is up to 20 years or a fine up to $25,000. For a subsequent offenses, the penalties are substantially increased. If the offender is convicted as a "drug kingpin," even the first offense can carry a fine of up to $1,000,000 and 20-40 years imprisonment without parole.
Proximity to School Property: Anyone who manufactures, distributes, dispenses, or possesses with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance within 1,000 feet of an elementary or secondary school, or on a school vehicle, will be subject to an additional prison term up to twenty years and/or a fine of up to $20,000 for first offense, which doubles to 5-40 years imprisonment and/or $40,000 fine for a second offense.
Drug Paraphernalia: Delivering, selling, manufacturing, or possessing with intent to deliver drug paraphernalia is a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $500, and for each subsequent violation, imprisonment not exceeding 2 years and/or a fine up to $2,000. Several Maryland jurisdictions have their own laws prohibiting the sale, display, distribution, or possession with intent to sell, of drug paraphernalia. Depending upon the particular local law, a violation may be punishable by fine of up to $1,000 and/or possible imprisonment of up to six months.
Alcohol: Drinking alcoholic beverages is prohibited on public property under Maryland State law and under many county and local codes within Maryland. Many jurisdictions, either under State law or their own codes, also prohibit the possession of alcohol in an open container on public property or shopping center property, These laws generally carry fines ranging from $100 to $500 for a violation, and some also provide for jail terms ranging from 5 to 90 days.
Maryland law also makes it a misdemeanor to be intoxicated in public and cause a public disturbance, or to be intoxicated and endanger the safety of another person or of property. This carries a fine of up to $100 and up to 90 days imprisonment.
It is illegal for persons under age 21 to possess alcoholic beverages with intent to consume them, and for anyone to falsify or misrepresent his or her age or another person's age to obtain alcohol. The penalty is a fine not exceeding $500 for the first offense and up to $1,000 for repeat offenses. It is also illegal in most circumstances to obtain or give alcohol to a person under age 21. The penalty is a fine not exceeding $1,000 for a first offense and up to $1,500 for subsequent violations.
Under the German narcotics law, there are three categories which are listed in three different subsections of the law as follows:
Subsection 1: Illegal narcotics. Examples are substances like Marihuana, Hashish, Heroine, LSD as well as the drugs traded among minors as Ecstasy (MDMA, MMDA, MDE, MDA, DOB). In the case of Cannabis products (Hashish, Marihuana), the seed is exempt from the narcotics law. If the seed is cultivated as a drug, then it is included again in the narcotics law. Furthermore, the cultivation of the so called utilizable hemp (part of THC up to 0.3%) is also exempt from the narcotics law. The Ministry of Agriculture must provide a special authorization.
Subsection 2: Narcotics not available by prescription but permitted in certain circumstances. These are substances needed by the pharmaceutical industry for the manufacturing of medications. Examples are Cocaine leaves, Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabiol (psychotrophic substance in Hashish, Marihuana, THC), Dihydromorphine (basic substance in Morphine), Drimethadone (interim Methadone substance), Papaver Orientale (Sleeping Poppy) Pethidine Acid, Norpethidine.
Subsection 3: Narcotics available by prescription. These are medications which fall under the narcotics law, but which can be prescribed by a medical practitioner. Examples are: Amphetaminebarbital (prescribed as Secobarbital, a strong sleeping and pain-killing drug), different forms in the Benzodiazepine group like Promazepam, Diazepam, Flunitrazepa