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The final part of our Ghosts of Pine Street Station series is out now! Is Pine Station really haunted? What do you think? umbsafe.org/GhostsPt4
🚨 Now hiring!
Explore four opportunities: Major, University Police Officer II, Connect Ride Drivers, and Security Officers. Plus, sign-on bonuses are available for select roles!
Make a difference, one interaction at a time. Find your place on the team: umbsafe.org/jobs
Something seems off? Stop using the device. Signs of a damaged battery include:
👃Strange smells
🔥Unusual heat
👂Popping sounds
⚠️Changes in shape or color
If it’s safe, move the device away from anything that could catch fire.
ALT "Feels hot? Stop using it." image shows hand holding a device.
UMB Alert: All UMB phone service has been restored. More: umaryland.edu/alerts
UMB Alert: UMB phones continue to experience technical issues. CITS working to restore service. More: umaryland.edu/alerts
UMB Alert: Technical issues impacting UMB Police phones. Call 6-6882 on-campus, 9-1-1 in emergency. More: umaryland.edu/alerts
⚡ Where you charge matters! Keep devices on a hard, flat surface like a table or desk—not on beds, couches, or pillows. Soft surfaces can trap heat and block airflow, increasing the risk of overheating.
Charge smart. Stay fire safe. 🔥
ALT "Soft Surface? Hard Pass." image of a controller charging on a bed.
A legendary detective.
An unfinished case.
A death inside Pine Station.
In Part 3 of The Ghosts of Pine Street Station, discover the story of Capt. Kahler, one of Baltimore’s finest detectives, whose final case may have left some unfinished business. umbsafe.org/GhostsPt3
Happy Boss's Day to our fearless leaders! Thank you for your commitment to our team, your dedication to service, and the example you set for our department and the UMB community.
ALT Chief Leone, Vanessa Harrington, and DC Barbara Duncan
ALT Security with UMB Public Safety leadership
UMB Alert: Normal operations resume at 5 p.m. for Bressler Research Building. More: umaryland.edu/alerts
Do you know what to do when the alarm sounds? 🚨
Chief Leone's Fire Safety Month tip: Know two safe escape routes before you need them.
When you hear the alarm, don't delay!
UMB Alert: Bressler closed for non-essential functions at 9 a.m. Essential functions continue. More: umaryland.edu/alerts
UMB Alert: Flooding in Bressler. Crews on site. Telework encouraged for BRB employees. More: umaryland.edu/alerts
🔌 Charge smart: Use the cord and charger that came with your device—or ones approved by the manufacturer. The wrong charger can damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
Small charging choices can make a big difference. 🔥⚡
Last week, our team gave away hundreds of cups of coffee and pastries, free steering wheel locks, and tons of public safety & fire safety goodies at our #CoffeewithaCop event at @umsop Check the Elm for upcoming Coffee with a Cop events on campus!
This spooky season, dive into the ghostly history of Pine Station 👻Part 2 is out now! umbsafe.org/GhostsPt2
Always learning. Always looking for new ways to keep UMB safe. 🔥
UMB Fire Protection Engineer David Blenman attended the U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit to explore emerging technologies and the future of fire prevention.
ALT David Blenman and U.S. Fire Administrator Paul Matheis
This October, UMB is charging into Fire Safety Month! 🔥⚡
Safe charging is a superpower—and small choices can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires. Make smart choices every time you plug in, from your phone to your EV. Learn more: fpw.org
ALT Sparky image with the phrase "Charge into fire safety"
We’re at Pharmacy Hall for National Coffee with a Cop Day! Stop by this morning (10/7) until 11 a.m.
