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About University Police

About University Police. UAPD is comprised of 70 authorized sworn positions and 17 support positions. All police officers are certified by the State of Alabama and have full arrest powers . Officers are on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. On Campus and Fringe Patrols.

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About University Police

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  1. About University Police • UAPD is comprised of 70 authorized sworn positions and 17 support positions. All police officers are certified by the State of Alabama and have full arrest powers. • Officers are on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. • On Campus and Fringe Patrols

  2. About University Police • UAPD is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc or CALEA, one of only 9 police agencies in the State and one of 57 college or university police agencies in the nation that are accredited.

  3. About University Police • UAPD works with other local police and fire agencies: Tuscaloosa Police Department Tuscaloosa Fire Department Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Northport Police Department • UAPD maintains close working relationships with other departments on campus such as:Women’s Resource CenterOffice of Student Judicial Affairs Student Government Associationand many others.

  4. About University Police • During the 2012–2013 school year, our police department has provided over 338 programs to over 30,790 members of the community.

  5. The Three E’s • The safety of each member of the UA community involves an emphasis on “Three Es”. . . • Education • Environment • Enforcement

  6. Education • The C.O.P.’s or Community Oriented Policing division is a group of officers that work in the residence halls with the students providing education and support to student s in the various residential communities. • UAPD educates students with programs conducted throughout the semester by the C.O.P. Division. Some programs presented are:Alcohol AwarenessConflict ResolutionDrug AwarenessSexual Assault AwarenessTheft Prevention • For a complete list of programs, please visit our website at police.ua.edu.

  7. EducationThings to think about: • Never leave property unattended. • Keep vehicles and rooms locked. • Don’t allow others to follow you into residence halls without using the appropriate controlled access point. • Keep track of items that stay with them e.g., phones, wallets or purses, backpacks, keys, and action cards.

  8. EducationThings to think about: • Operation ID provided by the UA Police Department and COP program. • Bicycle registration is available through Parking Services. • Use a sturdy lock for bicycles.

  9. EducationIncrease Your Safety Skills: Have your student take this 30 minute safety test! Available at: police.ua.edu

  10. Environment • Controlled access to residence halls and various other buildings on campus • Security Cameras • Security Resource Officers • Recommended After Dark Walking Paths

  11. Blue Emergency Phones on Campus Grounds 145 Phones

  12. The GUARDIAN Programfor cell phones • Students can notify UAPD at the touch of a button; • Can set a passive timer based on their expected time of arrival at a campus destination or in the Tuscaloosa area; • If an emergency call is made or the timer is not deactivated, the software notifies UAPD and will provide a student profile and usually gives a GPS location for response; • If the system is deactivated by the student arriving at their desired location, no information is given to UAPD. • Sign up at mybama.ua.edu; select the GUARDIAN link.

  13. Emergency Notifications • UA Alerts • UA Public Address System • UA Website • UA Emails • UAPD Patrol Division • UA Transportation System • WVUA Radio / TV • EMA Siren • NOAA Weather Radios For more information regarding the UA Alert System or other emergencies, refer to the UA Emergency Preparedness website: beready.ua.edu

  14. Enforcement • Student Non Academic Misconduct citations (SNAMS) • 3 Most Common Types of Arrests: 1. Alcohol2. Drugs3. Domestic Violence

  15. EnforcementAlcohol: • Most common alcohol charges: • Public Intoxication (P.I.) • Driving Under the Influence (D.U.I.) • Minor in Possession (M.I.P.)

  16. EnforcementDrugs: • Most common drug charges: • Possession of Marijuana • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • Possession of a Controlled Substance

  17. EnforcementDomestic Violence: • Domestic Violence or DV: • Relationships that constitute D.V. • Criminal charges included under the D.V. law. • Required arrest • Mandatory 12 hr stay in jail before bond can be made • Develop conflict resolution skills

  18. UAPD’s Contact Information: Contact UAPD at: (205) 348-5454 or visit online at www.police.ua.edu

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