UAPD offers free VIN Etching

The University of Arizona Police Department will be providing free vehicle VIN

etching on Friday, October 30th, between the hours of 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, on

the University of Arizona Campus, at Cherry Ave. and University Blvd. Those who

elect to receive the free VIN etching will also receive a free steering wheel lock.

UAPD will also be available to register vehicles in the Arizona Automobile Theft

Authority, “Watch Your Car Program”. The registration is FREE and open to

vehicles registered in the state of Arizona. Registrants in the Watch Your Car

Program will also receive a FREE steering wheel lock provided by the AATA.

Auto theft is a serious problem and UAPD encourages the community to take

advantage of this free offer and the opportunity to learn how to combat auto theft.

UAPD will be providing auto theft prevention information and selling steering wheel

locks for $11.00.

Campus alert

UAPD is currently investigating a report that was received at approximately 3:45 pm, on October 21, 2009, of a student who was robbed on October 20th, 2009, at approximately 10:30 pm by two males in the 1400 block of East 2nd Street. The suspects are described as Hispanic male, 5’8” tall wearing a grey shirt and jeans displaying a knife. The second suspect is described as wearing a white t-shirt, jeans and displayed a gun in his belt.

Investigation is ongoing and updates will be provided as warranted.

The UAPD would like to take this opportunity to stress the importance of personal safety while on the University of Arizona campus or in surrounding areas, especially when utilizing ATMs. The UAPD encourages you to utilize good safety practices when out in public. Listed below are several safety tips that you should keep in mind, and remember to report any suspicious persons or activity that you may see by dialing 9-1-1.

ROBBERY SAFETY AND RESPONSE

HOW TO VIEW A ROBBER. A robber is a bundle of nerves and that is what makes them dangerous. They may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. You do not know what the robber is capable of doing or how far they are willing to go to get what they want. DO NOT BE A HERO!

REMAIN CALM and take no action that would jeopardize your safety. If a weapon is implied, believe it exists. Cooperate with the robber and give them what they want. Personal property is replaceable, your life is not.

EXPLAIN YOUR MOVEMENTS to the robber. If you must reach into a pocket or purse, let the robber know you are going to do so before you proceed. A robber will be extremely tense and any unexplained movement might agitate them further.

GATHER INFORMATION about the robber over the course of the robbery. Note hair color and length, eye color, height, weight, tattoos, piercings, scars and a detailed clothing description. If a weapon is used, note what type and any distinguishing characteristics it might possess.

AFTER THE ROBBERY, go to a safe place and contact police immediately by dialing 9-1-1. Provide your suspect description, a good direction of travel for the suspect and information concerning any weapons seen or implied by the suspect. If you can identify the suspect, let responding officers know when they arrive at your location.

Steam reduction on campus

SERVICE:
MULTI-BUILDING STEAM REDUCTION

BUILDINGS:
Main Campus Buildings

DATE:
Saturday, October 24, 2009

TIME:
6:00AM - NOON

DESCRIPTION:
Facilities Management will be assisting Sun Mechanical as they will be working on the steam system at the main campus plant. All of main campus steam will be at a reduced pressure. All main campus buildings will be affected.

CONTACT:
Marianne Deutsch 548-4204
Joe Thomas 241-0923

Campus Watch Alert Update

On September 16, 2009, The University of Arizona Police Department began a

Bicycle Safety and Education Campaign to inform community members on bicycle

traffic law, safety and theft prevention. As we enter the third week of this campaign

we are pleased to have had the opportunity to spread the message concerning the

importance of following bicycle traffic laws to numerous bicyclists on campus.

During this campaign, the University of Arizona Police Department in cooperation

with Parking and Transportation has begun a heightened enforcement period focused

on bicycle traffic violations.

If you are bicycling we encourage you to educate yourself concerning bicycle laws,

safety and theft prevention.

You may obtain information in the main lobby of The University of Arizona

Police Department located at 1852 E. First Street or on the UAPD website at

www.uapd.arizona.edu . If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the

UAPD Crime Prevention Unit at 520-621-4219.

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