Get answers to frequently asked questions about security at UMGC.
FAQs
UMGC Security is your first point of contact for all security and safety related issues at Adelphi. Security is responsible for the safety and security of our employees, students, and guests as well as the assets of UMGC. Security works closely with the University of Maryland Department of Public Safety and all local authorities in maintaining a safe and secure campus.
Hours of Operation
- Adelphi Inn and Conference Center
Marriott Loss Prevention is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. - Adelphi Administration Building
UMGC Security is staffed Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Security’s primary responsibilities include
- Monitoring alarm and CCTV systems
- Patrolling the buildings, parking lots/garages, and surrounding grounds
- Accessing control
- Issuing staff and visitor ID badges
- Maintaining lost and found
- Setting up personal escorts
- Preventing accidents
- Documenting all security concerns, safety violations/hazards, and all out-of-the-ordinary occurrences
Security responds to
- All medical and security-related issues and emergencies (officers are CPR/First Aid–certified)
- Safety and security hazards
- Suspicious activity, persons, or mail
- Missing property
- Reports of fire or smoke
- Alarms and distress calls
- Reports of injured or ill guests and employees
Adelphi Inn and Conference Center: 301-985-7371 (ext: 1-7371)
Adelphi Administration Building: 301-985-7911 (ext: 1-7911)
Emergency at any location: 911
Please see emergency preparedness.
Please see active shooter response.
UMGC Inn and Conference Center: West loading dock behind the Commons restaurant
Administration Building: Main security desk in the front lobby
Department managers/supervisors or assigned security liaisons must officially request keys for their staff through the Security Department. ID badge and electronic key card requests can be made via e-mail to securitykeys@umgc.edu or by calling 301-985-7911 or extension 1-17911. Forms and policies are available on the facilities management page on The Source.
UMGC Security is your first point of contact for all security and safety related issues at Adelphi. Security is responsible for the safety and security of our employees, students, and guests as well as the assets of UMGC. Security works closely with the University of Maryland Department of Public Safety and all local authorities in maintaining a safe and secure campus.
Hours of Operation
- Adelphi Inn and Conference Center
Marriott Loss Prevention is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. - Adelphi Administration Building
UMGC Security is staffed Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Security’s primary responsibilities include:
- Monitoring alarm and CCTV systems
- Patrolling the buildings, parking lots/garages, and surrounding grounds
- Accessing control
- Issuing staff and visitor ID badges
- Maintaining lost and found
- Setting up personal escorts
- Preventing accidents
- Documenting all security concerns, safety violations/hazards, and all out-of-the-ordinary occurrences
Security responds to:
- All medical and security-related issues and emergencies (officers are CPR/First Aid-certified)
- Safety and security hazards
- Suspicious activity, persons, or mail
- Missing property • Reports of fire or smoke • Alarms and distress calls • Reports of injured or ill guests and employees
Marriott Loss Prevention and UMGC Security are available for escorts during their normal operating hours. At Adelphi, Marriott Loss Prevention is available to escort all UMGC staff from either building to and from their vehicles.
If you are traveling across campus, use the Campus Escort Service if you are walking by calling the Campus Police at 301-405-3555. The Police Auxiliary will dispatch an auxiliary officer to escort you.
To arrange for a shuttle ride, contact the Shuttle-UM service at 301-314-CALL (2255) or the Night Intra-Campus Transit Express at 301-314-NITE (6483).