The University uses various mechanisms to inform students and employees about the prevention of crime. For example, the University Police annually publishes the Safer Living Guide, which provides information on how to report criminal activity as well as practical steps students and employees can take to prevent theft of property and more serious crimes of violence, including physical and sexual assaults. This publication emphasizes that crime and accident prevention starts with the individual, and that becoming informed about the University’s safety procedures and services outlined in the guide is a good first step toward preventing crime.
Specifically, this guide
- encourages the use of the Bama Escort Service for free transportation on campus and in proximate service areas usually from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. and use of the Motorist Assistance Program (MAP) for free assistance with vehicle problems
- highlights Operation Identification, a UAPD service that offers engraving tools for use by University community members to mark personal property for identification purposes in case of burglary or robbery
- invites participation in the semi-annual campus indoor and outdoor lighting tours designed to ensure a well-lit and safe campus
- explains how to operate the approximately 70 blue, exterior emergency phones, which are directly linked to the UA Police Department and located across campus.
- sets forth practical and easy-to-implement safety tips for on-the-road traveling, visits to public places, and residential living
- lists several safety precautions to prevent acquaintance rape and drug-induced sexual assaults, and the more frequent theft-related crimes
- discusses the Victim Assistance Program, which was developed to assist victims of crimes that occur on campus in the areas of criminal prosecution, victim’s rights, and victim assistance
- provides tips on how to spot safe off-campus apartments
- gives advice on how to stay out of trouble by abiding by traffic, parking, and public nuisance laws and/or city ordinances
- provides information on how to handle medical and safety emergencies
The Safer Living Guide is widely distributed to the campus community and can be accessed online at http://www.ua.edu/financial/safety/police/slg.html.
The UADPS also offers a variety of crime prevention/education programs to UA students and employees. These programs include the following:
- Safety 101 Presentations: Address all issues of personal safety, including alcohol/drug abuse awareness, prevention of sexual assaults and property crimes, travel safety tips, state/local laws, etc. Safety 101 presentations, accompanied by brochures and other printed materials are made to the following groups:
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- Available to Students during Formal Orientation to the University
- Students Living in On-Campus Facilities
(such as residence halls and greek houses)- Available to New Employees during Formal Orientation to the University
- Other Campus Groups or Organizations
(such as Physical Plant employees, commuter students, students with disabilities, international students, student government, specific campus organizations and intercollegiate athletes).
- Printed Crime Prevention Materials: Printed crime prevention brochures, posters, and bookmarks (such as the Safer Living Guide) related to motor vehicle security, bicycle security, residence hall security, and the Bama Escort Service are widely distributed at Safety 101 presentations and at various on-campus locations.
- Crime Prevention Publicity: Crime prevention articles and related material s are periodically published in the student newspaper, The Crimson White.
- Rape Awareness, Education, and Prevention: The University of Alabama Women’s Resource Center and the Community Oriented Police program provide rape awareness, education, and prevention presentations to the University community throughout the year.
- Crime Stoppers: The University Police participates in the local Crime Stoppers program wherein callers may anonymously give information concerning crimes and receive monetary rewards for their help.
- Community Policing Program: Upon request by University divisions, departments, and organizations, University Police officers attend meetings to provide up-to-date crime prevention information, and to hear the concerns of University community members about crime and safety issues.
- UAPD World Wide Web Site: The University Police maintains a Web site at http://police.ua.edu for quick and up-to-date information on police, fire safety, and emergency procedures. The University community is encouraged to take a few minutes to browse this site. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call the University Police Department at (205) 348-5454.
- Community Awareness Programs: Members of the University Police Department are active participants in University- and community-sponsored awareness programs, such as The Student Health Center and UA Medical Center health fairs. The purpose of these programs is inform the University community about the different resources available to them through various University departments such as the U of A Department of Public Safety.
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