Beyond The Blue Lights

UNCW Police DepartmentWho We Are and What We Really Do

What we’ll cover today:

• Who we are• What we do• Sirens and alarms• Where did it go• Emergencies• What’s in the stats

Who We Are

• Fully functional PD• Certified Officers• Enforce law and policy

• Organization• Four Divisions

• Operations• Investigations • Support Services • Office of the Chief

Who We Are

• Training• Modern policing strategies• Tactical response• Tailored to meet the needs

of our community.

Who We Are

• Experience• Wide range, from officers

who just graduated from BLET to those on a second career.

• Management Training• Instructors

What We Do

• Traditional Services• Patrol campus• Respond to calls• Investigate crimes and crashes

• Non-Traditional Services• Conduct security surveys• Escorts• Security patrols and

building/room unlocks• Monthly training for the

campus community• Fingerprinting

Sirens and Alarms – What’s All The Noise?• Alarm Frequency• We responded to 175 burglar

alarms in 2013• 175 were false or accidental

activations• We responded to 209 fire

alarms in 2013• 130 were due to cooking• 79 were due to other causes• 1 was an actual fire

• Medical Emergencies• 149 responded to in 2013

Where Did It Go?

• Lost or stolen state property• 32 cases reported in 2013• We have an obligation to be

good stewards of state property

• Stolen property is required to be reported to the SBI

• Media Interest• Our reports are public records• Outlets often look for

opportunities to showcase perceived negligence

Emergencies – Who Does What

• Officers respond to all emergencies• When a threat is confirmed, the siren system is activated• Generally, the initial campus wide emergency message is

sent out by police, but others could do it• Depending upon the nature of the emergency UNCWPD’s

partners are EH&S, H&RL, Facilities, ODOS and others• Once UPD has transferred the responsibility, follow-up

and all clear messages go through Office University Relations

Emergencies – How Does It Come Together• Officers respond to and evaluate the situation that they

encounter – notifications sent up the chain of command• Incident command is set up• Crisis Decision Team (Chancellor, cabinet members, etc.)

members are briefed• Emergency Operations Center is activated• Resources are allocated• The most appropriate resolution is sought• We give priority to actions and incidents in the following order:• life safety• property security• program continuation

Emergencies – What Do We Need From You• Report suspicious activity or hazardous conditions 911 or 962-

2222• Reporting Anonymously • www.uncw.edu/police• 910-962-TIPS• Text-a-tip send to “CRIMES”, “Tip 708” then your message

• Have an office emergency plan in place and know it• Comply with directions that you receive• Protect yourself• If you are a witness, be a great witness• Accurate descriptions• Work from things that can’t change to those that can• Work from top to bottom

What’s In The Stats

• Population of UNCW is 16,133 (students, faculty and staff)• By comparison Leland has 15,123 and Wrightsville Beach has 2,593

• 4100 students live on campus• We have over 100 buildings, and 4.16 million square feet• To patrol each floor of each building once takes over 14 hours• There are 167 Call boxes and emergency phones• Our communications center monitors 192 alarms• We responded to 615 Motorist assist calls• 87 educational programs were delivered by police personnel

What’s In The Stats

• Top crime is bicycle theft – 166 reported in 2013• 2.3 minutes average response time• Comparisons with other universities in the UNC System• UNCW ranks tenth in student enrollment • UNCW ranks third lowest in violent crimes • UNCW ranks seventh lowest in property crimes

What’s Next

• Upcoming Programs• Watch For Me NC• Fire Alarm Reduction• Burglar Alarm Reduction

• Patrol Areas of Responsibility• Geographic Responsibility• Each squad has designated area