Crime Alert

On April 3, 2023, the UMBC Police Department received a report of a sexual assault that occurred in an on-campus student apartment on April 2, 2023. The victim, a resident student, reported being raped by an unknown male. UMBC Police are working with local authorities to investigate and respond to this report.

• UMBC Police provide an escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If you would like an escort, please call 410-455-5555.
• If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, or have additional information about this incident, contact UMBC Police immediately at 410-455-5555.
• UMBC's Office of Equity and Inclusion offers resources related to sexual violence, discrimination, hate, and bias for all in the community.

• Sexual Assault is never the victim's fault. The only person responsible for sexual misconduct is the perpetrator.
• The most common type of sexual assault occurs between individuals known to one another, including an acquaintance or in the context of a current relationship.
• Alcohol and drugs are often used to create vulnerability. Studies of sexual assault incidents show a high correlation between non-stranger sexual assault and drugs/alcohol usage. Be alert to people pressuring you or others to use alcohol or other drugs.
• 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.
• On campus sexual violence resources can be found at oei.umbc.edu and on our Retriever Courage website.