Crime Alert
Hate Crime/Acts of Intolerance Trend
Crime Alerts are issued by the UMBC Police to alert the campus community of incidents on Campus.
Incidents: Multiple Hate Crimes/Acts of Intolerance
Locations: Various
Dates: Summer 2017 and beginning of 2017-18 Fall Semester
The UMBC Police are investigating several reports of Hate Crimes/Acts of Intolerance that have occurred since the beginning of the semester. This continues a trend that started this summer as we observed numerous swastikas being drawn/etched onto/into various surfaces and locations to include restrooms, classrooms, and residential buildings. We are asking for the community to call us at 410-455-5555 if you have any information about any of these incidents or if you observe anyone drawing a swastika on any surface. The display of such an offensive and hateful symbol is contrary to the values of our community and defacing school property is a crime. Please visit the Diversity and Inclusion website at http://diversity.umbc.edu/ for additional information and resources.
Mark Sparks
Chief of Police
UMBC Police Department
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250-0002
410-455-5555
Posted: October 4, 2017, 3:35 PM