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University of Alabama at Birmingham Police Department Administration

San Ramon Assistant Vice President/Chief of Police

Anthony B. Purcell

Deputy Chief of Police

Marvin K. Atmore

Hospital Precinct Captain

Roderick W. Wilkins

Patrol Captain Valerie Jackson

Office of Professional Standards Captain

Zandral N. Washington

Criminal Investigations Captain

Angela B. Woods

Housing/Special Operations Captain

John B. Fields

Business Officer II

Tina Molette

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Message from the Chief On behalf of the dedicated officers and staff at the UAB Police Department, I am honored to present our 2014 Annual Report as an overview of our Department. This report contains current information regarding various services provided by the UABPD such as statistical information on crime trends, criminal calls and calls for service, crime prevention strategies, and other helpful information.

I would like to express my profound gratitude to all employees of the department for your professionalism and commitment to the

University. The real essence of our success can be found in your enthusiasm, ability, and dedication - something I value and admire deeply. Each member of the police department understands and takes seriously his/her responsibility to provide our campus community with professional, innovative and efficient police services. We remain committed to our core values---Service, Responsiveness, Integrity, Safety and Professionalism---which distinguish the department’s leadership in excellence, creativity and innovation within the university community. Our continued success is based on our commitment and proactive partnerships with the citizens we serve.

We realize that it takes the commitment of our police force and the involvement of the community to create a safe and secure environment for our students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors. That is why we adhere to the community–oriented policing model because it allows us to involve the University community in helping to prevent/deter crime and to solve crime problems when they occur. In addition, our community oriented policing practices such as “crime prevention through environmental design” helps us to educate the campus community, and at the same time, protect life and safeguard property.

As Chief of Police, my goal is to continue to build collaborative relationships that will prepare our department and the University community for the challenges that lie ahead. I am confident that together we will meet those challenges and surpass our expectations!

Sincerely,

Anthony B. Purcell

Assistant Vice President & Chief of Police

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THIS IS WHO WE ARE….

The UAB Police Department was commissioned in 1972 for the protection and safety of the people and property of the University community. A city within a city, UAB has over 18,500 students and more than 23,000 employees. Campus residence halls can accommodate over 2,000 students. Numerous visitors come to campus and during special events, the number of visitors can exceed 50,000.

This annual report has been compiled by the UAB Police Department in an effort to help students, faculty, staff, patients and visitors better understand crime and its impact on the campus community. All of the statistical information in this document is derived from information reported to the police department or information generated by the agency.

UAB is an open and vibrant campus. Except for residence halls and some research areas, which are locked twenty-four hours per day, Institute facilities are open to the public during regular business hours. At other times, facilities are locked and only persons authorized to be in the building may have access to the facility. UAB Facilities maintains Institute buildings and grounds with a concern for safety and security. Its staff regularly inspects the campus, evaluates lighting, and makes repairs affecting safety and involving security hazards such as broken windows and locks. The UAB Police Department and other departments assist Facilities by reporting potential safety and security hazards directly to Facilities.

POLICE Joint Commission- UAB Police Officers share a joint commission with the Birmingham City Police Department, effective September 1, 1976, and revised May 5, 1986. The BPD Directive (201-2) permits the enforcement of city ordinances, initiating arrests for criminal acts, investigation of alleged criminal offenses, and the booking of prisoners in the Birmingham City Jail. This Joint Commission empowers UAB Officers to enforce City ordinances on all streets and avenues that intersect the campus, as well as on adjoining and adjacent properties of the campus. The Police Department employs 190 employees. One hundred and ten of those employees are full-time police officers. Officers patrol the campus twenty-four hours a day and provide a full range of public safety services to include but not limited to: investigating criminal incidents, traffic accidents, and pedestrian accidents, providing first response to emergencies, enforcing laws and Institute regulations, reporting crimes, conducting crime awareness and prevention programs, and responding to calls for service. When a criminal act is reported, the department will investigate the incident and make every reasonable effort to identify the offender. Depending upon the wishes of the victim, nature of the offense, and the evidence gathered, the case would be presented for prosecution in the criminal courts of Alabama. If a member of the UAB community is identified as an offender in an incident, the UAB Police Department will also notify the appropriate Institute administrator so that administrative disciplinary action may be taken.

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MISSION/VISION STATEMENTS MISSION STATEMENT “To provide high quality accessible service to the University community that helps foster safety and security on campus by being responsive to the changing needs of our customers.”

VISION STATEMENT “This Department will be the vanguard of safety for our University community by: doing anything for anybody at anytime!”

CORE VALUES

SERVICE- We provide quality, professional service to every citizen we contact.

RESPONSIVENESS- We are here to respond to the needs of our community. In doing so, we will assure that we are responsive to all requests for our service.

INTEGRITY-The integrity of the UAB Police Department is reflective of each member of our organization. We must be mindful of this responsibility at all times.

SAFETY- Our goal is to ensure that the community is safe for all those who live and work in the University community.

PROFESSIONALISM -We will provide quality, professional service while being responsive to the needs of our community. We will do this with integrity and assure that all citizens have a sense of safety. In doing so we will be recognized as the professional organization we strive to be. The UAB Police Department strives to promote and maintain a safe campus. Ensuring the safety of the community requires a well-trained dedicated membership that is sensitive to the diverse needs of a university. We aspire to allocate resources to prevent crime, to proactively develop community partnerships, and to provide services to the University that promote the ultimate goal of campus safety.

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GOAL #1 – Reduce our Part I crime by 5% in calendar year 2014

a. Maintain high visibility patrols to deter, reduce and prevent crime

b. Respond to calls for service and criminal calls in a timely manner

c. Educate the campus community on crime prevention strategies, continue to offer safety and security courses, and perform risk analysis assessments and vulnerability studies utilizing crime prevention techniques through environmental design

STATUS: During the calendar year of 2014, we experienced 508 Part I incidents and in 2013 we experienced 518 Part I incidents. This represents a 2% decrease in our Part I crimes for 2014. This goal was partially met. GOAL #2 – Maintain a case clearance rate = the national average in calendar year 2014

a. Proactively follow-up on all leads, suspects and witnesses in a timely manner

b. Track crime patterns and trends and respond to areas of concern in a timely manner

c. Utilize all the necessary investigative tools at our disposal to assist in preventing and solving crime

STATUS: During the calendar year 2014, CID cleared 340 of 1160 cases for a clearance rate of 29%. During the year 2013, CID cleared 458 of 1205 cases for a clearance rate of 38%. Of the 1205 cases in 2013, eight were violent crimes and 472 were property crimes. Six of the violent crimes were cleared (four arrests and two lack of prosecution) for a clearance rate of 75%. The 472 property crimes resulted in a clearance rate (115 of 472) of 24%. Of the 1160 cases in 2014, fourteen (14) were violent crimes and 550 were property crimes. Eleven of the violent crimes were cleared (nine arrests and two lack of prosecution) for a clearance rate of 76%. The 550 property crimes resulted in a clearance rate of (81 of 550) of 15%. According to the 2012 FBI Crime in the United States report, the national average for the case clearance on violent crime and property crime is 48.4% and 17.7%, respectively. Therefore, CID maintained a case clearance rate greater than the national average for violent crimes and slightly below the national average for property crimes in 2014. This goal was partially met.

GOAL #3 – Continue to purchase technology equipment to increase our efficiency, proficiency and effectiveness, such as:

a. “all-in-one” TV, power-point, whiteboard system (e.g. Mondo Pad)

b. recognition license plate reader software

c. radar units

d. closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV)

STATUS: We are continuing to work jointly with Information Technology and Physical

Security on the installation of video monitoring boards in our communications dispatch center. We hope to have this project completed by July 2015. In 2014, we began a technology upgrade

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in CID to include the fingerprint machine and a new mugshot program coordinated thru Data Works Plus. Closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV) are continuing to be installed by Physical Security in our parking lots, parking decks, campus buildings and on selected streets surrounding the University. Due to budget reductions, the radar units remain on hold and the Mondo Pad did not meet IT security requirements. This goal was moderately met. GOAL #4 – Maintain high professional standards

a. Maintain our CALEA and IACLEA accreditation certifications

b. Recruit, hire and retain the best qualified individuals for positions

c. Promote the best qualified individual for the position

d. Ensure sworn personnel receive 40 hours of in-service training annually

e. Ensure non-sworn full-time personnel (security and dispatchers) receive 16 hours of in service training annually

f. Offer specialized training to appropriate personnel when necessary

STATUS: We successfully achieved reaccreditation and received the award of excellence with CALEA and IACLEA accreditations. We recruited, hired, retained and promoted the best qualified individuals for vacant positions. The total Continuing Education Units (CEU) training hours for January-December 2014 were 11347.55 hours. This goal was met.

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Criminal Investigations Division The Criminal Investigations is responsible for investigating crimes on campus by incident reports initially written by officers or criminal incidents brought to the attention of the department through other means. There are (4) four detectives and (1) sergeant currently assigned to this division. The captain is in charge of the investigators and one detective is specifically assigned to the Medical Center area. This division stays abreast of all crime trends in the state, city and county which may impact the UAB community. By studying local crime patterns, the division is often able to minimize criminal activity and reduce crime on campus. Each member of the division regularly attends professional training schools and seminars that deal with the latest crime solving and crime prevention techniques. The division works personally with victims and witnesses, recovers property, makes arrests, and obtains convictions in the criminal justice court system. Through partnerships with the University community, the Criminal Investigations Division seeks to reduce crime, ensuring a safer environment at UAB. Property, Records, and Crime Statistics An Administrative Support Specialist manages this vital area for the UAB Police Department. The Property section is responsible for all property which is impounded by the UAB Police Department. This includes all found, personal, and physical evidence. The Records section is responsible for the receipt and maintenance of physical records of police operations to include incident/offense reports, accident reports, criminal records and fingerprints. This unit is open for business Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm.

Financial Management and Administration Division The Financial Management and Administration Division is responsible for activities vital to the overall effectiveness of departmental operations. The responsibilities of this division include: financial management, payroll services, personnel management, procurement, service center management, technology management, and web development. This division is staffed by a Business Officer, Administrative Support Specialist, Data Communications Technician, and a Personnel Representative.

Recruitment and Employment

The UAB Police Department is a progressive and innovative law enforcement agency which relies strongly on the doctrine of community policing. The department seeks professional men and women to join our team who are best suited to continue the mission of the department. All applicants must first complete an online application for the Office of Human Resource Management. UAB utilizes an online application process. No hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes will be accepted. You can apply for a job from any computer with Internet access.

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If you do not have a computer with Internet access, the Office of Human Resource Management has computers specifically designated for online job applicants or you can visit your local library. Once applications and consent forms are received by the Office of Human Resource Management, these documents will be forwarded to the UAB Police Department.

The annual number of employees hired by the police department for calendar years 2013 and 2014 are shown below in Table 1. Of the 22 employees hired in 2013, 10 were males and 12 were females. In 2014, 38 employees were hired, 24 were males and 14 were females.

Table 1 – Demographics

Hospital Division The Hospital Division is staffed with (1) one captain, (1) one lieutenant, (2) two sergeants, (1) one corporal, and several police officers. The Hospital Commander, supervisors and the assigned officers are dedicated and committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our patients, families, employees and visitors within UAB Hospital, UAB Highlands, Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital and The Kirklin Clinic (TKC).

The UAB Hospital Police Precinct officers maintain a highly visible presence within the UAB Medical Centers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. UAB Police Officers patrol the medical centers with vehicles (marked police units, T-3 Human Transporters and Segways) and on foot. Officers performing foot patrols make direct contact with the public and truly exercise the tenets of community-oriented policing. Proactive patrolling minimizes the occurrence of crime and unwanted activity in or around the medical center. Some areas, such as the University Emergency Department, require fixed posts where an officer is assigned for extra security purposes and/or public information assistance. The annual number of weapons screened in the medical center for calendar years 2013 and 2014 are shown below in Table 2. Of the weapons confiscated in 2013, 6,381 (62%) were knives and only 1% (114 of 10,257) were firearms.

Race/Sex 2013 2014 Caucasian/Male 2 7 Caucasian/Female 3 1 African American/Male 8 16 African American/Female 9 13 Hispanic/Male 0 1 Hispanic/Female 0 0 Other 0 0

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Of the remaining weapons confiscated in 2013, 3,762 (37%) consisted of mace, box cutters, nail clippers, letter openers, scissors, razors, pliers, tire jacks, tweezers and can openers. In 2014, 61% (6,310 of 10,368) of the weapons confiscated were knives and only 104 of 10,368 (1%) were firearms. Of the remaining weapons confiscated in 2014, 3,954 (38%) consisted of mace, box cutters, nail clippers, letter openers, scissors, razors, pliers, tire jacks, tweezers and can openers.

Table 2 - Dangerous Weapons Screened

Security Services (Hospital) The Security Services Unit is a support service component of the UAB Police Department. These unarmed officers are non-sworn personnel who assist visitors, patients, students, faculty, and staff within UAB Hospital, UAB Highlands, Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital, and The Kirklin Clinic with basic first-responder needs. The Security Services Officers patrols, monitors, and inspects UAB Hospital parking decks, facilities, buildings, and grounds on foot. The Security Services Officers ensure the safety of all UAB Hospital parking decks, facilities, and buildings by observing closed circuit television (CCTV) monitors and reporting suspicious or hazardous conditions. Their responsibilities include but not limited to: monitoring the parking decks, providing parking lot security, giving directions, assisting with traffic control, providing road side service assistance, and assisting with other emergencies as required.

Housing/Special Operations Division In keeping with the department's community policing philosophy, a "Student Housing" Police Precinct was established on October 1, 1998. This program was designed to enhance the interaction between students, the housing staff, and the department to reduce the potential for incidents in the housing areas, and to assure students, visitors, and guests in the residential areas of an environment free from disruption by criminal opportunists or individuals displaying unacceptable behavior. Housing Precinct officers participate in student residential life activities and conduct seminars for students on various subjects such as date rape, holiday safety and personal awareness. They work closely with the Resident Assistants and housing staff to enforce regulations and to create the opportunity to stop problems before they start. They also work closely with the department's Crime Prevention Specialist in providing services to the UAB community. In addition, the commander and sworn officers of the Housing/Special Operations Division are responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of the department’s motorcycle unit and provide high profile mountain bike patrols on all shifts. The officers are highly trained with the use of

2013 2014

Total Weapons 10,257 10,368

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motorcycles and serve as the focal point of police mountain bike training throughout the southeastern United States. This unit also provides primary support for traffic enforcement on campus with state of the art speed monitoring equipment.

Security Services (Campus) The Security Services Unit is a support service component of the UAB Police Department. These unarmed officers are non-sworn personnel who assist visitors, patients, students, faculty, and staff with basic first-responder needs. Their responsibilities include but not limited to: monitoring the parking decks, providing parking lot security, giving directions, assisting with traffic control, providing road side service assistance, and assisting with other emergencies as required.

Office of Professional Standards Division The Commander of the Office of Professional Standards maintains effective communication with all members of the Campus and Hospital environs at times of emergency and routine schedules. The Commander is responsible for subordinates performing in their assigned tasks, inclusive of daily and administrative tasks in Accreditation, Communications, Compliance, Crime Prevention, and Training.

These responsibilities are planned, developed, initiated, and maintained under the requirements of the standards for the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), Inc. The Commander stays familiar with supervisory and managerial guidelines which promote effective communication and leadership capabilities with subordinates through the chain of command.

Accreditation The UAB Police Department is a nationally recognized accredited agency under the auspices of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). CALEA was formed for two reasons: a) to develop a set of law enforcement standards, and b) to establish and administer an accreditation process through which law enforcement agencies could demonstrate voluntarily that they must meet professionally recognized criteria for excellence in management and service delivery. The UAB Police Department is very proud of its personnel who are fully vested, committed and dedicated towards maintaining law enforcement excellence. UAB Police was initially accredited in May 1995. Most recently, the agency was reaccredited in July 2014 with advanced reaccreditation with the award of excellence. In January 2009 the UAB Police Department was awarded another accreditation under the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA).

Communications The Communications Center is the heart of the department’s radio and telephone communications system. The center is staffed with a minimum of two dispatchers per shift, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. They also monitor all burglar, fire, and emergency alarms that are connected to the UAB community.

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The Communication Unit receives all incoming calls for service and information to the department over telephone lines, and then dispatches officers to the required service area. During the last two calendar years, 302,979 criminal calls and calls for service (see Table 3) were received and dispatched by the communications center. Calls asking for information or assistance other than service calls frequently number beyond 36,000 a month.

Table 3 - Criminal Calls and Calls for Service

Compliance

A Sergeant manages this unit for the UAB Police Department. This area is responsible for compliance with the Clery Act and works collaboratively with various offices at the University to ensure the institution’s compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. In addition, the Compliance Sergeant coordinates our Civilian Response to an Active Shooter/Violent Threat training and educational program. Training

The UAB Police Training Unit is a support area of the agency. The training unit is currently staffed by the Training Manager, a sergeant, and Assistant Training Manager, a corporal. The training unit is responsible for the fleet of marked and unmarked vehicles; uniforms and equipment; academy cadet officers; the Field Training Officer (FTO) Program; and for all in-service training courses presented at the department. Total training hours for 2013 and 2014 are displayed in Table 4 below. Training sessions are offered to all employees of the police department; as well as personnel from other local law enforcement agencies.

Table 4 - Training Hours

2013 2014

Total Number 10,779 11,348

Patrol Division

The Patrol Commander is responsible for all sworn personnel assigned to patrol operations. The patrol division is staffed by (4) four Sergeants, (4) four Corporals, and several police officers. The sergeants are responsible for supervising all on-duty staff; establishing directed patrol priorities and assisting the campus community in areas of concern. Patrol handles all initial calls for service, including crimes in progress, delayed reported crimes, and traffic.

The patrol division is the largest sworn unit within the UAB Police Department and is the backbone and heartbeat of the agency. It is the function of the patrol division to provide 24 hour uniformed patrol coverage to all areas of the University. Therefore, the ultimate goal of this division is it to ensure a safe and secure environment conducive for learning, living and growing for all students, faculty, staff, patients, guests, and visitors.

2013 2014

Total Calls 164,033 138,946

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Table 5 - Criminal Trespass Warnings

2013 2014

Total Warnings 596 517

UAB Police Officers utilize a variety of transportation methods to service the UAB community such as: preventive foot patrol, marked and unmarked patrol vehicles, mountain bikes, T-3 Human Transporters and motorcycles. The UAB Police Department is responsible for patrolling approximately 92 square blocks and serving an estimated daily population of 50,000 people. Officers respond to numerous emergencies and service calls such as but not limited to accidents, injuries, illnesses, and fires; protect persons and property through crime prevention; arrest offenders, appear in court, and provide traffic control and enforcement. Table 6 gives a breakdown of a student and/or employee vehicle/pedestrian accident investigated by patrol in 2013 and 2014. Of the 17 accidents in 2013, 65% (11 of 17) occurred as a result of the driver making a left or right hand turn. In 2014, 5 of the 9 (56%) accidents occurred as a result of the driver making a left or right hand turn. In terms of traffic control and enforcement we issued 500 traffic citations and 455 traffic citations in 2013 and 2014, respectively. Of the 955 citations issued during the last two calendar years, we did not receive any complaints for bias-based profiling (see table 7).

Table 6 - Vehicle /Pedestrian Accidents

2013 2014

Total Accidents 17 9

Table 7 – Bias Based Profiling

2013 2014

Traffic Citations 500 455

Complaints 0 0

Armed Security Services

The Armed Security Services Officers provide security to pick up and transfer deposits (cash and/or non-cash) to the appropriate bank and/or department utilizing specific departmental guidelines and procedures. These officers also help to ensure that campus buildings, parking lots, and other University facilities are secure and free of hazards and suspicious/unauthorized persons. The Armed Security Services Officers report to the Patrol Division.

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As an accredited agency, we thoroughly investigate every complaint, to include anonymous complaints, and keep the complainant informed of the investigation and the outcome. It is critically important to us that we be transparent with our campus community on the number of complaints, internal affairs investigations and grievances we receive on an annual basis. External complaints are generated by individuals not employed within the police department. Internal complaints are generated by employees. Seventy-one percent (12 of 17) of the external complaints received in 2013 were unfounded and five (29%) were substantiated, meaning that the allegation was supported by sufficient evidence to indicate that the incident occurred. Likewise, of the twenty complaints received in 2014, 70% (14 of 20) were unfounded, five (25%) were substantiated and one (5%) was unsubstantiated. The department received only three internal complaints in 2013. Two (67%) were unsubstantiated and one (33%) was substantiated. During calendar year 2014, the department did not receive any internal complaints. Table 8 below gives a breakdown of complaints and internal affairs investigations received during the last two calendar years.

The issuance of a criminal trespass warning to individuals who do not have any official business to conduct on campus or in the medical center is one of the most effective methods utilized by the patrol division to help ensure a safe and secure environment. In 2013, 596 criminal trespass warnings were issued and in 2014, 517 criminal trespass warnings were issued (see Table 5).

Table 8 - Complaints and Internal Affairs Investigations

2013 2014

External

Citizen Complaint 17 20

Substantiated 5 5

Unsubstantiated 0 1

Unfounded 12 14

Exonerated 0 0

Internal

Directed Complaint 3 0

Substantiated 1 0

Unsubstantiated 2 0

Unfounded 0 0

Exonerated 0 0

It is always the goal of the department to treat every employee fairly and with dignity and respect. If an employee feels that we did not achieve that goal, he/she has the right to file a formal grievance. It is quite evident that employees felt that they were treated fairly and with dignity and respect over the past two calendar years as outlined in Table 9 below. The

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(vehicle, motorcycle, bike, Segway and T-3 Human Transporters) patrols and foot patrols provides not only a deterrent to criminal activity, but also the ability to conduct field interviews of suspicious individuals which leads to more arrests and the reduction of crime on campus.

Table 10 – Thefts

2013 2014

Campus 228 168

Student Housing 17 19

Hospital 222 262

Off Campus 17 26

Total 484 475

Crimes Against Persons Historically speaking, the crime of violence (aka crime against persons) remains low on campus. Crimes of violence include: aggravated assault, robbery, murder and rape. Two percent (14 of 622) of the incidents reported to UABPD in 2014 were crimes of violence. In 2013, 1.4% (8 of 570) of violent crimes was reported to our agency. The impact of a violent crime occurring on campus is very profound. Therefore, every measure is taken by UABPD to prevent these types of crimes from occurring because the University’s sense of security and safety is paramount. In an effort to better protect our stakeholders, ongoing mitigation and control efforts include but are not limited to: high visibility patrols, undercover operations, plain clothes details, surveillance operations and the ability to monitor closed circuit television cameras.

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One of the Police Department’s greatest resources is the Crime Prevention Unit. The Crime Prevention Specialist is a civilian that reports to the Office of Professional Standards Commander. The Crime Prevention Specialist provides the medical center and the university campus with information on crime preventive measures. One of the primary duties of this position is to work cohesively with police officers, employees, students and visitors of the UAB community. The ultimate goal of the crime prevention unit is to enhance the overall quality of life for all members of the University community.

The Crime Prevention Unit is a vital component of the department and therefore plays an active role in designing and implementing programs and participating in programs to raise awareness of crime and the prevention of crime, such as: UAB Campus Watch- Applying the concept of Neighborhood Watch to the Campus and Medical center environments UAB Police Advisory Board- Comprised of volunteers from within the community to voice the needs of the community to the Chief of Police. Rape Aggression Defense- Classes teaching how to protect you from an aggressor

Operation I.D. - Helps with property protection with an engraver

Drug and Alcohol Abuse – Information on the signs, symptoms, and consequences of abuse

Pedestrian Safety Campaign – Promotion of safe pedestrian habits and traffic laws

Get Mugged Campaign – Understanding the need for awareness of who is around you

UAB Healthy Lifestyles – Teaching the youth about life choices and consequences

Cashier Awareness Seminar – Teaching methods of identifying US currency

Domestic Violence Seminar – Understanding the signs and symptoms of abuse

Workplace Violence Seminar – Teaching how to identify and handle issues of workplace Violence involving employees/co-workers and students. Personal Safety Awareness Seminar – Advising on how to be more aware of your surroundings. Annual Safety Walk/Tour – Conducts walks/tours of vehicle and pedestrian pathways and provides a needs assessment of lighting conditions, overgrown shrubbery, and safety hazards on campus each fall semester and is coordinated by Student Life. Active Shooter Training – Conducts civilian response to an Active Shooter/Violent Threat training and educational program.

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EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Sergeant Kerry Bester

CHIEF’S CHOICE AWARD Deputy Chief Marvin K. Atmore

PROFESSIONAL STAFF AWARD Telecommunicator Rhonda Batey

Telecommunicator Ashley Johnson Administrative Support Specialist Marilyn Durrah

Administrative Associate Charlotte McLendon

EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER

January – March Police Officer Barry Pride, Police Officer Jacob Strawn April – June Corporal Tonikos Vandiber, Police Officer Kristopher Adams July - September Detective Chi-Hsien Hu, Sergeant Amy Schreiner, Tina Molette October – December Sergeant Kerry Bester

TOP COP

January Police Officer Stephen Gragg February Police Officer Steven Gladden March Police Officer Robin Brannon April Corporal Kenneth Spencer, Field Training Officer Steven Bullion May Interim Detective Chi-Hsien Hu June Field Training Officer Randy Gagnon July Police Officer Roosevelt Brock Jr August Police Officer Chester White September Police Officer Lynn Lloyd October Police Officer Daniel Traywick November Police Officer Clayton Carden

December Police Officer Kristopher Adams

LEADERSHIP AWARDS

Sergeant Randall Agee Security Services Officer Kerry Hubbard Sergeant Anthony McNeal Telecommunicator Joshua Moore Police Officer Ashlyn Morgan Communications Supervisor Tommie Reese Sergeant Amy Schreiner Corporal Tonikos Vandiber Captain Zandral Washington Captain Angela Woods

DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS