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Campus Notification - The UAPD is investigating a report of a sexual assault. (12/06)

Safety Tips On and Off Campus - Crime Prevention means being aware of your environment whether in your vehicle, while walking or in your home and remaining alert to the situations that could make you vulnerable to crime. (10/06)

Travel Advisory - Fact Sheet: Guidance for airline passengers raised threat levels.

Fraud Alert - The UAPD has again been notified of a possible scam under the guise of an established financial institution. (4/05)

UAPD Off-Campus Warning - The Tucson Police Department has shared information with the UAPD on incidents that have recently occurred, involving burglaries and sexual assaults. (2/05)

Campus Alert - The UAPD has received a photograph of an individual that we are seeking to identify so that we can determine his involvement or knowledge of a campus theft. (2/05)

Bank Robbery Suspects Sought - The FBI has alerted the UAPD that suspects in a bank robbery that occurred on January 12, 2005, at 4:23 P.M. ... (2/05)

Fatal Hit & Run Suspect Arrested by Tucson Police - Kristjan Lee Hayley is in custody for his involvement in a Hit and Run collision that occurred at Mabel and Euclid in the early ... (2/05)

Travel Warning - The UAPD has been made aware of a warning on travel along the Mexico border due to an unstable criminal situation. (1/05)

Sexual Assault Suspect In Custody - The Tucson Police Department released the photo of a possible sexual assault suspect who entered a home in the North Campbell and East Elm...(1/05)

Fatal Hit & Run Suspect Sought by Tucson Police - The Tucson Police Department is seeking, Kristjan Lee Haley, for his involvement in a hit and run collision that occurred at Mabel and Euclid in the early morning hours of January 22, 2005. (1/05)

Off-Campus Sexual Assault, Burglary Warning! - The Tucson Police Department has shared information with the UAPD on 5 incidents that have occured since October 4, 2004... (11/04)

Residence Hall, Trespass Suspect, Warning - The UAPD would like to alert the campus community about an incident that occured in the Apache/Santa Cruz Residence Hall... (11/04)

UAPD Renews Off-Campus Warning - The Tucson Police Department has shared information with the UAPD on incidents that have occurred this month, involving burglaries... (11/04)

UAPD Announces "Campus Watch" - The UAPD Crime Prevention Office has launched a new program that is geared towards the business and academic portion of the university. (11/04)

Residence Hall Suspicious Person Identified. The UAPD has been contacted by an individual who identified himself as the person who walked into a women's... (11/04)

Eric Van Owens! - UAPD officers stopped the above individual after receiving a report that he had been entering women's restrooms and looking over the stall partitions at a female victim. (10/04)

Fraud Scam Alert - The UAPD has again been notified of a possible scam this time involving Citizens Bank. A University of Arizona employee received an unsolicited email requesting... (9/04)

UA Students: Beware of Grand Fraud Scheme - The UAPD was informed that a fraud scheme might be in progress where the caller, posing as a financial aid representative, notifies college... (8/04)

P olice Training in Progress - The UAPD would like to inform the Campus community that during the week of August 1-7, 2004, UAPD, the Tucson Police Department and the Pima Community... (8/04)

Nathan Larry Joseph Loebe - The UAPD would like to enlist the assistance of the campus community in alerting the UAPD of the presence on campus of an individual who is restrictued from campus by a ... (7/04)

Benny Villa Rada - On 7/12/04 at 10:46 a.m., Mr. Rada was observed loitering in the area of Modern languages and looking into windows at the Ina Gittings Building. (7/04)

Campus Alert on Auto Theft - The UAPD would like to alert the campus community to a recent rash of auto thefts targeting Ford F-150 pick-up trucks. (6/04)

Clayton Lewis Nelson - Clayton Nelson was arrested by UAPD on June 15, 2004, after he was located in the Marvel Building with computer equipment that had been stolen. (6/04)

Aggravated Assault - The UAPD is investigating an aggravated assault of a student that occurred on February 26, 2004 at approximately 5:00 p.m. (3/04)

Crime Alert! Purse Snatch Suspect - The UAPD is warning the U of A campus community of a suspect that is targeting female victims by stealing their purses. (9/03)

Fraud Alert - The UAPD Crime Prevention Office is warning the campus community of a possible fraud scam that may be targeting The University of Arizona students, employees and visitors. (8/03)

Campus Watch!

Resident Hall Bike Registration Drive - The UAPD in partnership with the U of A Parking and Transportation Services will offer bicycle registration during the month of October to kick off Theft Awareness Month. (9/06)

Plan Ahead, Be Courteous & Slow Down - The UAPD would like to remind the campus community that safety is everyone's responsibility now that the Fall Semester has begun. (8/06)

Arrest in Child Pornography Case - A UA employee alerted the UAPD to a suspect viewing child pornography on a UA library computer. (6/06)

Robbery Suspects Arrested - The UAPD has arrested three suspects in a robbery that occurred on campus June 6, 2006 at approximately 10:00 p.m. in the area of 2nd Street and Mountain Avenue. (6/06)

Campus Watch Alert! - The UAPD is investigating an armed robbery of a student that occurred on June 6, 2006 at approximately 10 p.m. in the vicinity of 2nd Street and Mountain Ave.(6/06)

CANCEL - UAPD Residence Hall Alert! - The UAPD is canceling the residence hall alert issued on Friday, March 7th, 2006. (3/06)

UAPD Residence Hall Alert - The University of Arizona Police Department responded to a report of a sexual assault at the Sonora residence hall this morning at 4:54 a.m. (3/06)

Information on Theft Sought by UAPD Detectives - The University of Arizona Police Department is asking the community to come forward with information that may identify the thief, or thieves, who took 11 'Gateway' computer towers and 12, 19 inch monitors from the Main Library, room #315.

Training Notice - The Tucson Fire Department will have a training session take place on September 24, 2005, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. a the Franklin building located at 1011 E. 5th Street.. (9/05)

UAPD Arrests Pair for Weapons Misconduct - The UAPD responded to an emergency call this morning at 11:29 a.m. reporting an explosion. (8/05)

Arizona State Saving and Credit Union Fraud Scam - The UAPD has again been notified of a possible scam under the guise of the Arizona State Savings and Credit Union. (8/05)

Police Training - The Pima County Sheriff's Department will be training July 12th, at Arizona Stadium from 5:00pm through Midnight. (7/05)

UAPD Introduces Bicycle Lock Program - The UAPD's crime prevention office is offering MasterLock bicycle U-style locks to the campus bicycling community. (6/05)

Arrested for Trespassing - On Monday April 4, 2005, custodial staff noticed a person in the women's restroom at 1111 N. Cherry Ave after the building was closed. (5/05)

Campus Area Robbery Alert - The UAPD is warning the campus community of several incidents of robbery and armed robbery that have occurred near campus and that involved UA students. (3/05)

UAPD Introduces New Uniform and Police Vehicle Graphics - The UAPD will introduce new uniforms and police vehicle graphics to the campus community tomorrow on the UA Mall between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. (3/05)

Campus Watch Theft Alert - Sixteen incidents involving larceny have occurred in the Arizona Health Science Center area since November 2004. (2/05)

UAPD Bank Safe Bulletin - A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Thomas McCurdy for Robbery and Prohibited Possessor. (2/05)

Auto Theft Warning - The UAPD is warning the campus community of increased criminal activity on university surface parking lots. (1/05)

Toys for Tots - UAPD is accepting toys for the Toys For Tots program sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. (12/04)

Brewster Center Cell Phone Donation - The UAPD Campus Watch Program has collected 80 cell phones in the past 2 weeks for the Brewster Shelter for Women and Children. (11/04)

Campus Watch! - UAPD's Officer Chris Scheopner, delivering latest donation of cell phones to Willie Pierson, Facilities Support Manager, of the Brewster Shelter. (11/04)

Campus Watch! - UAPD's Officer Chris Scheopner interviewed by J.D. Wallace for news story on KOLD-13 TV, news at 10. (11/04)

Brewster Shelter Phone Donation - Thomas Teska, UA Retiree, hands over 23 cell phones for the Brewster Shelter. (11/04)

Media Releases

Requests for Public Information - Any request for information by the media will be handled by calling our information number and asking to speak to the on duty information officer. (12/06)

Partners with our Community Ceremony - On Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at 11:00 a.m., the UAPD will recognize community members at our First Annual "Partners with Our Community" ceremony. (12/06)

Requests for Public Information - Any request for information by the media will be handled by calling our information number and asking to speak to the on duty information officer. (10/06)

Requests for Public Information - Any request for information by the media should go directly to Commander Haywood during my absence. (9/06)

Drive-By Shooting Update - The UAPD has made a second arrest in connection with the drive-by shooting that occurred on Saturday morning, September 9, 2006, in front of the Phi Delta Gamma fraternity house. (9/06)

UAPD Accredited for a 5th time by CALEA - The UAPD is proud to announce that we have been reaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., on July 29, 2006. (8/06)

Law Enforcement Memorial Service and Memorial Dedication - The UAPD will host its first Police Officer Memorial Service on May 17, 2006 at 12:15 p.m. (5/06)

UAPD Arrests 2 for Robbery - The UAPD arrested two suspects in two reported robbery incidents on campus on April 23, 2006. (4/06)

Wildcat Endurance Emergency Exercise - The UAPD will host the larget emergency exercise in Pima County on April 12, 2006. (4/06)

UAPD seeks to Identify Goal-Post Trespassers - The UAPD is asking for the public's help in identifying individuals who disregarded warnings by UA personnel to exit the playing filed of Arizona Stadium after the football game win against UCLA on November 5, 2005. (11/05)

UAPD to have on-site assessment by CALEA - A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will arrive on December 3, 2005, to examine all aspects of the University of Arizona Police Department polices and procedures, management, operation and support services. (11/05)

UAPD to have on-site assessment - A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will arrive on December 3, 2005, to examine all aspects of the University of Arizona Police Department polices and procedures, management, operation and support services. (11/05)

UAPD Arrests Two for Theft - The University of Arizona Police Department arrested two individuals for Theft by Control, a class 3 felony, in connection with a search warrant that was served at 4626 E. Douglas, Tucson, Arizona. (11/05)

UAPD Investigates Death - The University of Arizona Department is investigating the death of a student on campus after a university employee discovered a fall victim in the lower level of the student union. (10/05)

Requests for Public Information - Any request for information by the media should go directly to Commander Haywood during my absence. (10/05)

Requests for Public Information - Any request for information by the media should go directly to Commander Haywood during my absence. (9/05)

UAPD Launches Select Traffic Enforcement Program - The University of Arizona Police Department initiated a traffic safety program aimed at reducing collisions through speed enforcement. (8/05)

Requests for Public Information - Any requests for information by the media should go directly to Commander Kevin Haywood during my absence. (8/05)

UAPD Announces Bicycle and Skateboard Enforcement Strategy - The UAPD is adopting an enforcement strategy in partnership with the University of Arizona Parking and Transportation Department... (8/05)

Requests for Public Information - Any requests for information by the media should go directly to Commander Kevin Haywood during my absence. (8/05)

Bank Robbery Suspect Sought - The UAPD has been asked by the local Tucson FBI Office to distribute robbery photos of a suspect sought in 2 local ban robberies.

UAPD Awarded Grant - The UAPD is pleased to announce that the Arizona's Governor's Office of Highway Safety has awarded UAPD a grant in the amount of $21,839.57. (8/05)

Aggravated Assault Suspect Arrested - The UAPD and Tech Tucson Police Department are identifying to persons in custody for an aggravated assault case that occurred on July 4, 2005. (8/05)

Aggravated Assault on UAPD Officer - The UAPD is investigating an aggravated assault upon one of its patrol officers, as the victim, that occurred this morning at 8:22am. (7/05)

Requests for Public Information - Any requests for information by the media should go directly to Commander Kevin Haywood during my absence. (5/05)

Burglary Ring Busted - The UAPD was alerted to a possible burglary in progress at the UA ROTC area under Bear Down Gym. (4/05)

Requests for Public Information - Any requests for information by the media should go directly to Commander Kevin Haywood during my absence. (4/05)

Hand in Hand Learning Center Children Decorate UAPD's Holiday Tree 2004 - The students of Hand in Hand Learning Center ose in front of the UAPD "Holiday Tree" decorated by the wonderful children of Hand in Hand. (12/04)

Media Release - The University of Arizona is assisting the Marine Corps Reserve with the Toys for Tots program, by helping collect toys for needy children in our community. (11/04)

UAPD receives National Accreditation - The UAPD has received reaccreditation status by the commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). (11/04)

Sexual Assault and Burglary Arrest - During the investigation into a number of sexual assaults and burglaries occurring around the University of Arizona area, Tucson Police Detectives identified a possible suspect. (11/04)

Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Arrest - University of Arizona Police Officer Pierre De La Ossa made a traffic stop on a Toyota Camry for an equipment violation early yesterday at 7:23 a.m. (10/04)

Assault - Tucson residents William Zachary Wolff and Phillip Edgar Smith, both 24 years of age were arrested and booked into the Pima County Jail after each threw a "custard cream pie"... (10/04)

Residence Hall Partner W/UAPD Liaisons on Safety Programs - The UAPD will be kicking off a series of safety programs geared towards residence halls at the University. Through 21 residence... (9/04)

McCollins Umeh Death Investigation Update - The Pima County Medical Examiner's Office conducted the autopsy of McCollins Umeh today. (9/04)

Traffic Stop Results in Drug Bust - A University of Arizona Police Officer, Andrew Kisela, stopped a vehicle @1:00 a.m., this morning, for a traffic violation near Olive Avenue and Speedway... (8/04)

X-26 'Taser' Deployed to Subdue Combative DUI Suspect - The UAPD documented the first use of the X-26 'Taser" on September 19, 2004, at approximately 4:24 a.m. (7/04)

Death Investigation - The UAPD responded to the construction site located at 1246 N. Warren, on July 12, 2004 @ 7:22 a.m., on a repot of an injured ironworker. (7/04)

McCollins Umeh Autopsy Report Finding - The Pima County Medical Examiner's Office has completed the autopsy report on McCollins Umeh. (7/04)

Death Investigation - The UAPD responded to a medical assist call at the University of Arizona Football Practice Field at 1:26 p.m. this afternoon after a report was received of a football player... (6/04)

UAPD Search Warrant Results in Felony Drug Arrest - The UAPD received a tip on the loction of illegal drugs in a campus dorm room on March 2, 2004, at 10:47 a.m. (5/04)

UAPD Presents New K-9 Handlers & Their Partners - The UAPD will be presenting a photo and interview opporutnity to the media community to introduce the department's new K-9 teams. (5/04)

Sex Offender Notification - The UAPD pursuant to Arizona Criminal Code 13-3825 is advising teh campus community of their compliance with the statue. (4/04)

UAPD to Receive Explosives Detection Canine - The UAPD will become the first University Police Department in the nation to receive an Explosives Detection Canine (EDC) from the Bureau of ... (2/04)

UAPD to Deploy Another Less-Lethal Tool, Tasers - The UAPD is adding another less-lethal tool to its belt in the form of a modern aged crime-fighting tool that shoots out electrical probes to stun... (2/04)

Auto Theft Attempt Thwarted by Alert Caller - The UAPD responded to a report of a vehicle break in in-progress this afternoon at 1:04 p.m., February 4, 2004 at 1120 N. Vine Ave. (2/04)

Suspect Arrested after Carjack Attempt - The UAPD responded to a call at 6:28 p.m. in the area of Speedway and Mountain Avenue reporting a fight in progress. (2/04)

Auto Theft/Collision/Felony Arrest - UAPD investigated a collision at 6:30 a.m. involving a vehicle that had been stolen early this morning in Pima County. (1/04)

Death Investigation by UAPD - The University of ARizona Police Department is currently investigating the death of a male student, Caucasian male, age 18, who was located by fraternity... (1/04)

Child Porn Suspect Takes Plea - UAPD has been informed that Donilo Phillip Colich, Caucasian male, age 20, has pled to 1 Count of Attempted Sexual Exploitation of Minor Under Fifteen, a Class 2 Felony. (1/04)

Governor's Office of Highway Safety Grant to Outfit UAPD's Bicycle Patrol and Supplement Campus Health's Alcohol Prevention and Education - The UAPD is announcing the deployment of 17 new patrol equipped bicycles for our use in enforcement, education and prevention on... (12/03)

Campus Emergency Preparedness Exercise - The University of Arizona Police Department would like to inform the Tucson community and campus of an upcoming campus emergency exercise. (11/03)

Campus Fraud Alert! - UAPD received a call from a student who was contracted by an individual who was selling magazine subscriptions on campus, on November 18, 2003, @ 4:30 p.m. (11/03)

Death Investigation - The University of Arizona Police Department is conducting an investigation into the death of a student residing at Sierra Hall, located at 1511 E. 6th Street, under Arizona Stadium. (11/03)

Photo Release of Aggravated Assault Suspect - A photograph of arrestee: Carlos Leon Santacruz is now available for release. (10/03)

Aggravated Assault on Police Officer, Arrest - The UAPD responded to a report of an individual acting suspiciously in a visitor lot of University Medical Center located at 1501 N. Campbell... (10/03)

Misconduct Involving Weapons, Arrest - The University of Arizona Police Department responded to a call of someone having thrown a dry ice bomb from the rooftop of Yavapai Hall on... (10/03)

Sexual Assault - On October 3rd, a man broke into the home of a 19-year-old U of A student at approximately 8:55 a.m. and demanded money...... (10/03)

Sex Assault Suspect Takes Plea - The UAPD's Investigation Division was advised that, Shane Richard Mason, plead to a charge of Attempted Sexual Abuse, a class 6 felony, in a case... (9/03)

Mt. Graham Weekend Rescue Operations - The UAPD's Mt. Graham International Observatory Division were involved in Search and Rescue Operations that resulted in the safe return of 3 hikers and 1 German Shepard dog. (9/03)

Release of 2003 Annual Campus Safety and Security Report - The UAPD under the direction of Anthony Daykin, Chief of Police, is announcing the availability of the 2003 Annual Campus... (9/03)

UAPD Recruitment - The UAPD will be hosting a Department Police Officer, Police Dispatcher, Police Aide and Community Service Officer recruitment drive, on campus, September 17, 2003... (9/03)

Attempted Theft of Liquid Nitrogen - UAPD was advised of a possible theft attempt of liquid nitrogen from the Gould-Simpson building located at 1040 E. 4th Street... (8/03)

Harassment Arrest Photo Released - UAPD had released the photograph of arrestee, Carl L. O'Neal, who was arrested by UAPD officers who spotted O'Neal in the Tyndal Street garage... (8/03)

Harassment Suspect - The University of Arizona Police Department is requesting information on a possible harassment suspect who may be preying on young women on or near the campus. (8/03)

Aggravated Assault, Police Officer - A University of Arizona Police Officer initiated a pursuit of a vehicle on July 13, 2003.... (7/03)

Priest imposter arrested on Felony Theft Warrant - Officers responded to the 1500 block of East 2nd Street and located George Anthony Persyn, 10-01-59, along with his wife Barbara Gomez Persyn, 06-13-64... (7/03)

Kappa Sigma Burglar Arrested - The University of Arizona Police Department received a call of a burglary in progress at Kappa Sigma Fraternity located at 1423 E. 1st Street on July 19, 2003... (7/03)

Other

For Immediate Release - The UAPD responded to a report of a fire spotted by UAPD Commander Haywood while on foot patrol at 7:05 p.m. (8/06)

Adopt-A-Family 2005 - The Crime Prevention Team would like to thank everyone who participated this year and made it one of our more successful holiday seasons of giving. (12/05)

Free Club - October is National Crime Prevention month and Theft Awareness month for the University of Arizona. (10/05)

Residence hall - UAPD Liaison Announcement! - The UAPD, due to training, will not be able to offer fingerprinting services at the police building that is normally scheduled on Thursdays from 8am - 11am. (6/05)

Important Campus Information - The UAPD, due to training, will not be able to offer fingerprinting services at the police building that is normally scheduled on Thursdays from 8am - 11am. (6/05)

Community Safety Day - Sponsored by the Drexel Heights Fire District & United Pima Firefighters Union Local 3504 (2/05)

Media Participation - The UAPD periodically provides an opportunity for local media to review our media relations policy. (1/05)

Blood Drive - The best gift is a gift from the heart. U of A Police Department Blood Drive, Tuesday December 21, 2004. (12/04)

Blood Drive - Tuesday, September 7th, 8:00 a.m to 12:00 noon (9/04)

Traffic Stop Leads to Robbery Suspect Arrest - The UAPD was notified by the Tucson Police Department that a driver arrested by UAPD on August 11, 2004, had been identified as a ... (8/04)

Free Bicycle Registration - Register your bicycle with UA Parking and Transportation for free. (10/03)

Officer Morrison & "Michael" join E.O.D. Team @ R.N.C. - UAPD's, Kyle Morrison and K-9 partner "Michael' will be joining a team from Tucson deploying for the Republican National Convention in New York City to assist local and...

UAPD Partners with Master Lock - In an attempt to reduce and deter the amount of vehicle thefts on campus, we are now able to provide the University community with the "Fortress" 4-hook steering wheel lock.

Wells Fargo Robbery - A computer monitor was stolen from the Wells Fargo bank inside the Student Union....