The University of Arizona Police

 Department

 Annual Campus Safety and Security Report

“Partners with our Community”

October 2007

A Message from the Chief of Police

 

I would like to welcome all faculty, staff and students back as we begin a new school year.  I hope each of you had an enjoyable and productive summer.

 

Each year the University of Arizona Police Department makes available the Annual Campus Safety and Security Report.  The Campus Safety Security Report is published to inform the faculty, staff, students, and citizens of our crime statistics, policies and procedures concerning alcohol, drugs, sexual assault and general safety on The University of Arizona campus.

 

I hope that you will take some time to review the information contained in the report. The crime statistics reported are for calendar year 2006.  If you have questions please call us and ask for clarification.

 

When working, studying or visiting the University of Arizona, it is important that you remember that on an average school day we have 50,000 people on our campus.  For many students the population of our campus is larger than that of their own hometowns.

 

All of the police officers employed by the U of A are certified State Peace Officers and have the jurisdictional responsibilities for all crimes and incidents that occur on this campus.  Our department is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., and was the 251^st law enforcement agency out of more than 17,000 law enforcement agencies in the United States to receive this distinction.  We are innovative and proactive in our responses to the issues and concerns of the University and Tucson communities.

 

I ask you for your help and support to make this a safer and more secure community by being our “extra eyes and ears.”  Never hesitate to call when you believe that a crime has occurred.  Without your report we won’t know that a crime has occurred and we cannot identify crime trends.  I also ask you to become educated so as not to become a victim of crime.

 

As the Chief of Police for The University of Arizona, I look forward to working with our community to address the challenges associated with the academic community.  I can assure you that all members of UAPD are committed to being “Partners with Our Community” and providing excellent service.

 

Anthony Daykin

Chief of Police

 

Table of Contents

 

UAPD Mission and Purpose

UAPD Patrol Boundaries and Jurisdiction

Notice to the Community

About the Security Report

UCR Crimes Statistics

Crimes Reported to UAPD- A Four-Year Comparison

Arrest by UAPD- Four Year Comparison

Office of Post Secondary Education Campus Security Statistics

(Clery Act)

Sierra Vista Campus Crime Reports

Crime Definitions

About UAPD

UAPD Organization and Services

Department Structure

UAPD Holds National Accreditation

Dealing with UAPD

Working with Other Law Enforcement Agencies

Cooperation and Commitment to Safety and Security

Cooperation with The University of Arizona

How to Report a Crime or Emergency

Emergency Blue Light Phones

When to Call UAPD

Investigation of Crimes

Sexual Assault Investigation and Prevention

Alternative Reporting of Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault Prevention Programs

Arizona Sexual Offender Web Site

Arizona Victims Constitutional Rights

Academic and Living Situations

Procedures for Campus Discipline for an Alleged Sexual Assault

Requesting and Waiving Rights

Policies and Programs Concerning Alcohol and Drugs

Alcohol

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI)

Alcohol on Campus

Drugs

Obtaining Copies of Police Reports from UAPD

Weapons Free Zone

Code of Conduct and Student Diversion Program

Facilities, Residence Halls and Greek Housing

Residence Halls

Greek Housing

Bear Down Arizona Against Crime

Crime Prevention

Residence Hall & Greek Life Liaison Program

Protect Yourself

UAPD Whistle Stop Program

Protect Your Possessions at Home

In Your Car

Public Areas

Bicycle and Mopeds

Rules for Safety and Security in Residence Halls

Bicycle Registration

Locking and Security of Your Bicycle

Know How to Call for Help

Non-Emergency Assistance Telephone Numbers

University Services and Other Telephone Numbers

Crisis Intervention Telephone Numbers

Emergency Assistance Telephone Numbers

Health Related Services and Adaptive Devices

Counseling and Education

 

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UAPD Mission and Purpose

 

The mission of The University of Arizona Police Department is to provide a secure atmosphere conducive to the education, research, employment and daily community lifestyles of the institution.  To accomplish this mission, University Police Officers and employees of the department must be: unique in their operations; dedicated to the community in which they serve and live; aware of the cultural diversity and differences of individuals; fair and impartial while performing their duties and maintain continuing interaction and cooperation with the students, faculty, and staff of the University, the Tucson Community and the balance of the criminal justice system.

 

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UAPD Patrol Boundaries and Jurisdiction 

 

The University of Arizona Police Department maintains a “concurrent patrol boundary” with the Tucson Police Department (TPD).  UAPD officers will regularly patrol the areas between Lester Street to the north, Campbell Avenue to the east, Eighth Street to the south and Euclid Avenue to the west.  In addition UAPD is responsible for all fraternities and sororities on campus and properties owned and/or controlled by the University on behalf of the Arizona Board of Regents.

 

We are responsible for the investigation of all criminal activity, traffic collisions and all law enforcement and security services for The University of Arizona.  We are your “hometown police department” with all the same powers and responsibilities as any other law enforcement agency.

 

Should you need any

police, fire, or medical assistance

call 9-1-1

 

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Notice to the Community

 

Occasionally there are situations on the campus that require special notification to the campus community to alert them to situations concerning  campus safety and security.  Together the University and UAPD will make special notification via media announcements, fliers, e-mail, and other forms of communications such as the university’s “3D Memos.”

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About this Report 

 

In 1990, the federal “Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act” was enacted requiring universities and colleges to:

 

 

For more information on the “Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act” you may click on following,

 

(http://www.campussafety.org/schools/cleryact)

 

This report lists crime statistics for the most recent calendar year and the three preceding calendar years, and describes security practices and procedures at The University of Arizona. Each year the University disseminates information on the status of campus security to all current students and employees.  Upon request, this report will be provided to persons who request a copy.  This report can also be accessed by going to the UAPD web page and clicking on the “Campus Safety & Security Report 2007” link.

 

The 2007 edition of the Campus Safety and Security Report is intended to provide general descriptions of campus security arrangements and does not serve as a contractual agreement between the University and the recipient.

 

The report you will be viewing lists yearly statistics for the crimes as reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Uniform Crime Report (UCR) regarding murder, negligent manslaughter, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, assault, motor vehicle thefts, bike thefts, thefts in general, criminal damage, DUI, alcohol, drug, weapons, arson and “hate crime” offenses.  These crimes are defined in this report.

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UCR Crime Statistics

 

The University believes a community that is well informed about the nature of its crime is a safety conscious public.  Not only is it your right to know the information included in this report - it is to your advantage to act on it!

 

The crime statistics in this report are crimes reported to The University of Arizona Police Department, and are in turn reported to the Uniform Crime Reporting Center of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington D.C.   The University of Arizona Police Department also reports some of the same crime statistics to the United States Department of Education as required by the Clery Act. 

 

Statistics in certain crime categories reported as part of the Uniform Crime Report (UCR) may differ from those statistics reported to the United States Department of Education under the Clery Act.  This difference is due mainly to different reporting requirements regarding incident location for each reporting system and the specific type of crime Clery defines to be included in their reporting system categories.  To view those statistics reported to the Department of Education please click on the following link, (http://www.ope.ed.gov/security/search.asp).

 

The Department will accept “third person reports” and will follow-up on those cases whenever possible.  The report will be appropriately classified by the actual category whenever possible.

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Crimes Reported to UAPD

 

Four Year Crime Comparison (and reported to the FBI Uniform Crime Report, UCR)