Tag: UMW Police

UMW Police, City Organizations Host Take Back Day

On Saturday, Oct. 29, UMW Police joined with Fredericksburg area community organizations to host a Take Back Day for prescription drugs. The effort is known by several names: Crush the Crisis, Operation Medicine Cabinet or the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Take Back Day. No matter the name, the purpose is the same: to keep medicine, particularly prescription painkillers […]

Report of the Mental Health Crisis Response Working Group

Dear UMW Community Members:This message is to inform you that the Mental Health Crisis Response Working Group has completed its charge (see email below for context and background) and has published the report on the UMW Police Community Advisory Panel (CAP) page under “Final Report to the President.”President Troy Paino and I are grateful for the working […]

UMW Earns 2020 Driver Safety Award

The University of Mary Washington was the recipient of the FY 2020 Driver Safety Award, given by the Virginia Department of General Services. UMW had the lowest crash rate per 100,000 miles for organizations traveling less than 100,000 miles a year. Chief Michael Hall received the letter and certificate on behalf of the University.

Hall Named Police Chief

The Student Affairs Division is pleased to announce the selection of Lt. Mike Hall as Chief of Police. Mike has been acting chief since the departure of former chief Eddie Perry earlier this year.Mike has been in law enforcement for over 30 years and has served in multiple capacities with various municipalities. He has been at UMW for almost five years and rose […]