The University of Alabama Police Department strives to promote a safe environment in which to live, learn and work. The men and women of UAPD aim to provide the highest quality law enforcement services to those who comprise our UA community.
The Clery Act requires institutions to issue a timely warning when a Clery crime, occurring within Clery geography, poses a serious or ongoing threat to the campus community. The Department of Education emphasizes the importance of making determinations for issuing timely warnings on a case-by-case basis.
UA notifications are issued in a manner that is both timely and will aid in the prevention of future campus crimes.
Notifications related to the Clery Act are issued in the following ways:
UA Alerts
The UA Alert System is activated in immediate emergency situations including certain criminal incidents, severe weather or an imminent threat to campus. Students and employees may receive SMS text messages, telephone calls, and email messages that are sent simultaneously. UA Alerts are also posted in the UA Safety app.
Campus Advisories
If a serious or unique crime occurs on campus and the possibility of a continuing threat to the campus remains without imminent danger, students and employees will receive a UAPD Campus Advisory via email. Campus Advisories provide timely notification of crimes that will aid in the prevention of similar crimes and enable people to protect themselves and heighten their safety awareness.
Some notices may not be posted for incidents if:
- An arrest of the perpetrator is made quickly,
- There is a significant time delay in the reporting of the crime,
- There are other circumstances that diminish a serious or continuing threat to the campus,
- Or, the incident did not occur on the University’s Clery geography.