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About University Police
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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
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About University Police
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About University Police
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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.
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The Three E’s
• Education
• Environment
• Enforcement
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Education
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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:
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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:
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Operation ID provided by the UA
Police Department and COP
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Bicycle registration is available
through Parking Services.
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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
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Emergency
Phones
on Campus Grounds
151 Phones
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The GUARDIAN Program
for cell phones
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Emergency Notifications
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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
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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.)
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Enforcement
Drugs:
Most common drug charges:
1. Possession of Marijuana
2. Possession of Drug
Paraphernalia
3. Possession of a Controlled
Substance
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Enforcement
Domestic Violence:
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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
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UAPD’s Contact Information:
Contact UAPD at:
(205) 348-5454
or visit online at
www.police.ua.edu
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