How safe is UMCP ?

Clinton101
Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:04:30 +0000

2school4school:

Yes. My D is interested in UMBC too but her first choice is UMCP. (Though I personally liked UMBC for its smaller campus and class size, UMCP is number one institution in MD and capable of offering more choices).

When I saw the following web site for alerts, I was really alarmed.

https://alert.umd.edu/latest.php

There seems a taboo on discussing crime incidents. Long back when I moved to MD, I queried about area crime incidents at few rental offices. They are all tight lipped and advised me to call cops to know about any incident records. Obviously it must be for their business reasons and/or policy reasons not to induce panic in people around. I lived in Montgomery County for 2 years in a rental community where I witnessed and heard so many incidents. By chance, we are not victimized but on many occasions, we are out on roads in mid-night times for various emergency reasons. Friends advised and guided me to buy a home at a safer place.

I know that UMCP is a bigger and reputed school but these violent incidents moved me. I am not going to stop my D if she goes to UMCP if admitted but may discuss more on taking precautions to avoid any possible situations. My intention is to make my family and friends aware on happenings around.