Mission Statement

To work in partnership with the citizens of University Park toward providing a safe environment and enhancing the quality of life consistent with the values of our community. To accomplish our mission we will adhere to values of professionalism, integrity, responsiveness, sensitivity, respect, and openness.

(Photo of Chief) Chief of Police Michael Wynnyk

A message from the chief

Welcome to the University Park Police website. The UPPD consists of 8 sworn officers located in the University Park Town Hall. The members of this police department, both individually and as a team, work together to promote our mission to provide quality police services. We do this in concert with the citizens of University Park.

Thank you for visiting our web site. I look forward to the new set of challenges associated with policing our future. I hope you find the information on this site useful, and as always, I encourage you to visit us in person.

History

The University Park Police Department was established in 1962 with the hiring of one officer to patrol the town limits of University Park and offer basic police services to the community. The department grew slowly as the need increased and a permanent location for the police station was determined. Currently, the department has grown to a compliment of eight officers, professionally trained to provide 24 hour full police services to a diverse community of over 2300 citizens.

Lieutenant Steven Bacon

Vision Statement

The University Park Police Department will foster a relationship with the citizens of the Town that is rooted in mutual trust, respect, and pride. We will strive to value the dignity and rights of all the people with whom we interact in creating an environment where responsibility and service reflect justice and equity. We pledge to provide determination, inspiration, and compassion to fulfill the mission of the department.

Corporal Clay Alford and Corporal Daniel Enig

The UPPD works to facilitate and manage the exchange of information within the police department as well as the communication between the community and its police department.

Patrol Functions

The functions of the UPPD include a variety of police services including: Vehicular Patrol, Foot Patrol and Bicycle Patrol

Officer Travis Henry

The UPPD strives to acquire, maintain, and allocate material and personnel resources that are responsive to community needs and operational requirements.

Patrol Services

House Surveillance 301-277-0050
Residents intending to be out of Town are encouraged to make use of the Police Department's program of examining the physical security of vacant residences. Speak directly to an officer at least 48 hours before you plan to be away to request this added protection.

Tel-A-Tend
The Department offers free of charge to seniors, those who live alone, and latchkey children Tel-A-Tend, a computer system which will call each participant at least once a day. Call the University Park Police Department for more information.

Safety Tips
Information and brochures are available at the police department regarding a variety topics including pedestrian and highway safety tips, bicycle safety, car theft and burglary prevention.

Officer Eric Early

UPPD develops and devises prevention and enforcement strategies and programs that reduce crime thereby decreasing fear and increasing confidence in the police department.

The University Park Police Department encourages you to be an active part of our town. Be vigilant by reporting crime to the UPPD and help to keep our community a safe and enjoyable place to live.