USM Community Donates 3,954 Pounds of Food During SNAP Into Action Drive
Students, faculty and staff across three campuses at the University of Southern Maine delivered a powerful show of support this November, donating a total … Read More
USM Community Rallies to Address Food Insecurity Through “SNAP Into Action” Drive
Two food pantries at the University of Southern Maine are launching “Snap into Action,” a campus-wide food drive competition throughout November to address growing … Read More
USM renames two Gorham Campus streets
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 University of Southern Maine and the Drug Enforcement Administration partner on cruiser decal to warn against fentanyl
posted in: Press releases, Public Safety
USM Public Safety is the first law enforcement agency in Maine to feature the DEA campaign on a cruiser.
The University of Southern Maine to launch threat assessment training with support from a Department of Homeland Security grant
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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
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 University of Southern Maine
posted in: Office of Admissions, Press releases, Public Safety
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
posted in: Office of Admissions, Public Safety, University news
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
posted in: Campus updates, Public Safety
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
posted in: Campus updates, Public Safety
I am honoured to introduce myself as the new Police Chief of the University of Southern Maine.