Author: cadams


Concerns About Human Trafficking

*****CONCERNS ABOUT HUMAN TRAFFICKING***** The safety of our students is our highest priority at The University of Alabama. UAPD is thoroughly investigating the situation, but have seen nothing to suggest there is a link to human trafficking. UAPD has gathered information from several individuals and continue to collect information as people come forward regarding this situation.  Thus…


UAPD Investigate On-Campus Robbery Attempt

The University of Alabama Police responded to an on-campus robbery attempt that occurred shortly after 3:15 AM Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, around Bryant Drive behind Bryant Denny Stadium. A victim was approached by two suspects demanding money and personal property. No items were stolen, and no weapons were involved. The victim was punched and received…


Bomb Threat at Capstone College of Nursing

*UPDATED* UAPD responded to a reported bomb threat at the Capstone College of Nursing on University Blvd. around 3:30 p.m. The building was evacuated and police conducted a search with K-9 units. A campus-wide alert telling people to avoid the area was sent via text message and email and posted on the UA Safety app…


Public Safety Notice

Funeral services for late Tuscaloosa Mayor Al DuPont, a WWII veteran, are expected to include a 21-gun salute and helicopter flyover at Evergreen Cemetery behind Bryant Denny Stadium between 4 and 5 p.m. today. We appreciate and honor his service to our country and community.   Please do not be alarmed if you hear the…


Police Investigate Off-Campus Shooting

*UPDATED* A suspect was apprehended and charged for the off-campus shooting on July 14th. This case is closed.   Police responded to an off-campus shooting that occurred at approximately 2:15 a.m. Sunday, July 14, 2019, in the area around Moe’s BBQ and the federal courthouse at the 2100 block of University Blvd. Two suspects in…


Public Safety Notice- 05-30-2019- UAPD Respond to Off-Campus Robbery

University of Alabama Police responded to an off-campus armed robbery that occurred shortly after 10:00 PM Thursday, May 30, 2019, on Red Drew Avenue near The Hub Apartment Complex. The victims were robbed at gunpoint. There were no injuries, and the two suspects drove away in what was described as an older model white sedan…


Public Safety Notice: On-campus Armed Robbery and Assault (March 23, 2019)

Public Safety Notice: On-campus Armed Robbery and Assault (March 23, 2019) University of Alabama police responded to an on-campus armed robbery and assault that occurred at approximately 2:15 am Saturday, March 23, 2019, in the area in front of Lakeside West. The suspect was apprehended shortly after. The victim received only minor injuries. Anyone who has…


Gas Main Rupture- Repairs in Progress- *Updated*

The all-clear was given as the situation with the gas main was resolved.    UA Safety Advisory: A gas main was ruptured around Mary Harmon Bryant Hall at approximately 1:20 a.m. For safety concerns, UAPD evacuated the area and set up a perimeter extending from 6th Ave. East to Devotie Drive and University Blvd. to…


TUSCALOOSA POLICE INVESTIGATE ROBBERY – 4-14-2016

UAPD ADVISORY April 14, 2016 TUSCALOOSA POLICE INVESTIGATE ROBBERY On Wednesday 4-14-16 at approximately 0238 a.m. the Tuscaloosa Police Department responded to a report of an off campus robbery in the 1200 Block of 10th Ave.  The victim reported that while he was walking home, a maroon vehicle with three occupants approached him and one individual exited…


Campus Safety Notice- 3/2/2016

Campus Safety Notification   March 2, 2016   Tuscaloosa Metro Violent Crimes Unit (Homicide Unit) Investigate Off-Campus Crimes Between February 20 to February 29, there have been several incidents in which UA students were victims or potential victims of crimes in the off-campus housing areas. These incidents have occurred in the early morning hours between…