The University of Alabama Police Department has two primary divisions, Operations and Support. Interim Police Chief Scott Thurmond oversees the Operations Division, while Deputy Chief Micah Rodgers oversees the Support Division. Units under these divisions are commanded by senior command staff officers who report to the chiefs. Operations Division The Operations Division consists of: Support…
The University of Alabama has enhanced outdoor lighting across campus for the safety of our community members. Whether you are getting out of a late class, walking to the library for a late-night study session, or going to visit friends across campus after dark, you will find well-lit pathways on your route. Here are some…
The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act was passed in 1989 as part of the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and requires institutions of higher education that receive federal funding to execute a drug and alcohol abuse prevention program for its campus community. As part of this, the University is required to notify all members…
The University of Alabama Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report The University of Alabama Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available to view by clicking the above link. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements, crime statistics and applicable fire safety policies and procedures. This report also addresses…
The University of Alabama maintains more than 200 emergency “Blue Phones” spread across campus in outdoor areas, parking lots and decks. These emergency phones are painted bright blue and have the word “emergency” on them. A UAPD dispatcher can be reached directly by pushing the call button on the emergency phone. Our Blue Phone technology…
UAPD offers both a Criminal Investigation Division (CID), and Cyber Intelligence Unit (CIU) internship to qualified UA students during the Fall and Spring semesters. These internship programs offer the student the ability to work alongside UAPD members within the designated area while also working with Patrol, Dispatch operations and/or Community Relations. Credit hours will be…
Below is a text version of the organizational chart University of Alabama Police Department
Current Job Openings The University of Alabama Police Department is not currently hiring. To view and apply for positions at UAPD, including positions for Police Officers, Security Resource Assistants, or Dispatchers, as they become available, visit careers.ua.edu. Submit a Recruitment Inquiry Form to be notified of future Police Officer, Dispatcher or Security Resource Assistant job opportunities. LEARN MORE ABOUT…
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CAMPUS ADVISORIES The University of Alabama complies with the Clery Act, by issuing Campus Advisories, also known as timely warnings, about reported crimes to the campus community in a manner that will aid in the prevention of similar crimes, as well as providing emergency notifications within UA’s Clery Act geography when the health and safety of…
