Public Safety – News

USM renames two Gorham Campus streets

lindsay.tice — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:31:00 +0000

The University Way Ext. has been renamed Albert Bean Jr. Drive in honor of retired Athletic Director Al Bean. A previously unnamed road in front of the Public Safety building has been named Ronald Saindon Drive in honor of Ron Saindon, who retired from USM in 2021 after nearly 30 years with USM Public Safety.

The �Ӱɴ�ý and the Drug Enforcement Administration partner on cruiser decal to warn against fentanyl

Michael Kmack — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:41:24 +0000

USM Public Safety is the first law enforcement agency in Maine to feature the DEA campaign on a cruiser.

The �Ӱɴ�ý to launch threat assessment training with support from a Department of Homeland Security grant

Michael Kmack — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:28:37 +0000

USM is the first applicant from Maine to receive a Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant.

With help from the MIST Lab, Campus Police are now camera-ready

Michael Kmack — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 15:39:20 +0000

Campus Police saved big money by working with the MIST Lab to produce a locking device for their body-worn cameras rather than paying full price for similar commercially made models.

MEMA grants fund emergency preparedness training at the �Ӱɴ�ý

Michael Kmack — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:56:13 +0000

A $10,000 grant will go exclusively to USM, and the University is also one of 16 partner agencies that will share in a second $30,000 grant.

Police chief’s path to USM runs through Ireland, South Africa, and the Pacific Northwest

Michael Kmack — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:38:26 +0000

Having earned two master’s degrees and a PhD, Gráinne Perkins is just as comfortable on a college campus as a police station.

Message from the Chief of Police

amanda.giampetro — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000

I hope this message finds you well and ready for an amazing academic year ahead. For the year ahead, USM PD is actively planning numerous engagements with the campus community and eagerly anticipates collaborating with all the campus community. Our goal is to foster a strong sense of togetherness, exchange ideas, and work collectively toward creating a vibrant and inclusive campus environment.

A message from the new Chief of Police

amanda.giampetro — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 16:34:09 +0000

I am honoured to introduce myself as the new Police Chief of the �Ӱɴ�ý.

Purple ribbons signal support for those facing domestic violence

Michael Kmack — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 19:56:00 +0000

In observance of Domestic Violence Action/Awareness Month, the Campus Safety Project passed out purple ribbons to let students show their support for victims and survivors.

Another reason Maine is a great place to live: it’s safe

Tina Burnell — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 20:49:00 +0000

Students can sleep soundly knowing they’re attending school in one of the safest places in the United States. Maine is the safest state in … Read More