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About University Police  UAPD is comprised of 79 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 3

About University Police 4

About University Police  During the 2013 –2014 school year, our police department has provided over 282 programs to over 27,306 members of the community. 5

The Three E’s • E ducation • E nvironment • E nforcement 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 Awareness Conflict Resolution Drug Awareness Sexual Assault Awareness Theft Prevention For a complete list of programs, please visit our website at police.ua.edu.

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Education Things 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.

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Education Things 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.

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Education Increase Your Safety Skills: Have your student take this 30 minute safety test!

Available at:

police.ua.edu

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Environment 11

Emergency Phones on Campus Grounds

151 Phones

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The G UA RDIAN Program for cell phones 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

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Enforcement 15

Enforcement Alcohol:  Most common alcohol charges: 1.

Public Intoxication (P.I.) 2.

Driving Under the Influence (D.U.I.) 3.

Minor in Possession (M.I.P.) 16

Enforcement Drugs:  Most common drug charges: 1.

Possession of Marijuana 2.

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 3.

Possession of a Controlled Substance 17

Enforcement Domestic Violence:  Domestic Violence or DV: 1.

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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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