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UAPD Responds to Off-Campus Incident (UPDATED)

*Updated* The incident reported below was determined to be an accidental discharge of a firearm that occurred off-campus First responders were called to an area near the stadium at approximately 12 a.m. Saturday, April 24. A non-UA individual traveling in a car reported an accidental non-life-threatening gunshot injury to their leg that occurred off campus. UAPD is…


UAPD Responds to Armed Robbery Report 2/15/2021

The University of Alabama Police Department responded to an armed robbery report on February 15, around 2:20 a.m. The incident occurred at an apartment complex at 417 Reed Street just off-campus. One suspect, armed with a handgun, approached and attempted to take personal property from the victim before leaving in an unknown direction. The appearance…


UAPD Responds To Off Campus Robbery Report

The University of Alabama Police Department responded to an armed robbery report on Dec. 6, 2020, at 1:45 a.m. The incident occurred at the East Edge Apartment Complex on Jackson Ave. just off campus. Three suspects, at least one armed with a handgun, stole property from the victim before fleeing. There were no shots fired…


UAPD Responds to On-Campus Attempted Robbery

The University of Alabama Police Department responded to an attempted robbery report on the evening of October 11th at approximately 11:45PM. The incident occurred near the intersection of Hackberry Lane in front of the Gordon Palmer Building. The victim was approached by the suspect and tackled while the suspect attempted to steal property from them.…


UAPD Responds To Weapons Report – UPDATED 8/22 –

Updated Information about the incident on 8/21: On Friday evening, August 21, the University Community was notified of an incident involving an individual carrying a gun on campus. Shortly following the report to UAPD, officers made contact with two non-UA persons that matched the description in the report. It was determined that even though the…


UA Alert: COVID-19 Response

SUBJECT: UA Alert: Campus Notification on COVID-19 The University of Alabama prioritizes the health and safety of our campus community, and the University is committed to promptly sharing accurate and useful information related to the COVID-19 situation and its impact on the UA campus. As UA leaders continue to work with the Alabama Department of…


UAPD Responds to Potential Gas Leak

UPDATED: At approximately 11:20AM, the identified exhaust was removed and the alarm was reset. Individuals were allowed to re-enter the premises   On February 24, 2020 at approximately 10:30 AM, The University of Alabama Police Department responded to the Science and Engineering Complex to investigate a potential gas leak. The leak was confined to one…


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…