If you’re interested in having UAPD present one of the programs listed below to your group, or if there is another topic you would like UAPD to present on, make your request by using the form below or by emailing uapdprograms@ua.edu.

Campus Safety and Awareness:

This program focuses on tips anyone can use to protect themself from becoming a crime victim. Topics include crime prevention tips, alcohol awareness, property protection, and personal safety techniques.

Run, Hide, Fight – Active Shooter Safety and Awareness:

This program focuses on properly responding if an active shooter occurs on or near campus. Topics include safely evacuating from a building, barricading to prevent contact with the shooter if evacuation is not an option, and ways of defending yourself if confronted by the shooter.

UAPD K9 Program:

This program focuses on the work of the UAPD K9 Unit. Topics include how our canines are selected and trained, and how the team is utilized on campus and around the state of Alabama. Participants will get to meet some of our K9 Officers.

Self-Defense Progam:

This program covers basic self-defense tactics. Topics include how to prevent conflict, how to escape holds and grabs, ground escapes and basic strikes.

Alcohol Awareness

This program focuses on the use of alcohol by college-age students. Topics include Alabama laws governing the use of alcohol, and the consequences of over-indulging in alcohol.

Interacting with Law Enforcement

Do you know how to interact with a police officer during a traffic stop or other encounter? This program focuses on laws concerning how you should interact with law enforcement officers.

Social Media & Online Safety

This program will offer tips on how to stay safe while online.

Severe Weather Safety

Severe weather can strike the UA campus anytime of the year. This program focuses on severe weather preparedness and includes topics such as the difference in watches and warnings, what to do during severe weather, and where to safely seek shelter.

Programs for K-12 Schools

UAPD officers are available to speak to K-12 classes on a variety of topics including policing as a profession, criminal investigations, working with canines, and police vehicles and equipment. UAPD officers are also available to read to elementary school classes.

Just a Visit by UAPD Communty K9s

If you are not wanting a presentation, but just want to brighten the day, our UAPD Community K9s, Kenny and Maggie, are available for visits. They love meeting new friends and getting ear scratches and belly rubs. Please note, because Kenny and Maggie are so popular, we may not be able to accommodate all requests.

Kinesiology 155 – Self-Defense For Women Course

In addition to the programs listed above, UAPD and the Department of Kinesiology have partnered together to present this course on self-defense for women. The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills that will enhance their ability to defend themselves in case of physical or sexual assault as well as to enhance their overall personal safety. The course is taught by UAPD officers who are certified in Sexual Harassment, Assault & Rape Prevention, or SHARP, self-defense tactics. The class is limited to 35 participants per section during the fall and spring semesters. Students can register for the 1-hour credit course through myBama during their class registration period. The course code is KIN 155.

UAPD PROGRAMS

Fill out the form below to request a UAPD program.