2009-10 UCF Police Department Safety Guide

Annual Report & Safety Guide

U N I V E R S I T Y O F C E N T R A L F L O R I DAO R L A N D O , F L O R I D A

U C F P O L I C E D E PA R T M E N T

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U N I V E R S I T Y O F C E N T R A L F L O R I D A

3 A Message from President Hitt

3 A Message from the Chief of Police

5 Mission, Value, Vision & Goals

5 Campus Security Act

6 Reporting Criminal Incidents and Other Emergencies

6 Monitoring and Recording Criminal Activity at Off-Campus Organizations

6 Access to University Facilities

7 Reporting the Annual Disclosure of Crime Statistics

7 Voluntary Confidential Reporting

8 Victim Services

8 Sex Offenses

8 The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act

9 Alcohol & Other Drugs

9 REAL Project-AOD Peer Educators

10 Residence Hall Safety

11 Fire Safety

11 Pegasus Landing & Pegasus Pointe

12 Office of Student Conduct

13 Community Relations

14 Other Services on Campus

15 Specialty Units

16 Crime Statistics

22 Safety in the Workplace

CONTENTS

Welcome to UCF

Your hometown university has taken deliberate and specific measures to ensure that you

enjoy the best possible campus environment. These efforts have made UCF a comfortable and

welcoming place for students, faculty and staff members, and visitors.

UCF employs fully sworn professional law enforcement officers who are commissioned to

protect our lives and property and to preserve the peace on our campus. These officers

participate in all of UCF’s crime prevention efforts, and they maintain cooperative relationships

with the law enforcement agencies in our neighboring cities and counties to ensure our safety.

But we also need your help. Please read and follow the suggestions in this guide so that,

together, we can prevent crime in our community and make UCF a safe and enjoyable

environment for everyone.

John C. HittPresident

THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA POLICE DEPARTMENT

The UCF Police Department provides professional law enforcement services and crime

prevention assistance to maintain and promote human safety and the security of property for

the UCF campus and its associated locations. The department facilitates the achievement of the

academic, research, and public service mission of the university through its safety and security

programs, the protection of individual rights, and reducing fear of crime.

The UCF Police Department grows with the needs of an expanding metropolitan research

university. The UCF Police Department provides services for students, faculty and staff

members, and more than a half million visitors each year. These services are presented by a well-

trained, well-equipped, and professional law enforcement agency.

This Annual Report and Safety Guide is our way of increasing communication on crime

prevention and awareness. We also provide educational programs to increase the community’s

knowledge and safety as it relates to police services.

Richard Beary

Chief of Police


If you have a disability

• Be aware of your surroundings and use the Safe Escort Patrol Service by calling 407-823-2424.

• Use reflective tape on wheelchairs or other mobility devices.

• Report any hazardous conditions to Student Disability Services at 407-823-2371.

• Use designated sidewalks and crosswalks.

• If you have a visual impairment, be certain to go through an orientation of the campus. If you’re unsure about hazards, please ask for assistance.

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Mission, Value, Vision & GoalsMission

• The University of Central Florida Police Department provides high-quality, professional crime prevention, protection, and law enforcement services to maintain and promote human safety and the security of property for the UCF campus and its associated locations. The department facilitates the achievement of the academic, research, and public service mission of the university through its safety and security programs, the protection of individual rights, and reducing the fear of crime.

• This is accomplished through the direct provision of traditional law enforcement and emergency services, and the design and delivery of proactive educational, outreach and crime prevention programs for a broad and diverse campus community.

• The University of Central Florida Police Department provides these services, develops its programs, and trains its sworn and civilian staff with sensitivity to

the unique concerns of the university community.

ValueIn carrying out its stated mission, all members of the department should strive to embrace the following core values:

• Accept responsibility for our actions.

• Exhibit respect for the individual.

• Maintain open lines of communication within the community and the department.

• Ensure fairness to those we serve and with whom we work.

• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence.

• Solve problems in the community.

• Demonstrate sensitivity to opposing points of view.

Vision• The UCF Police Department will grow with the needs of an expanding

metro politan university. The UCF Police Department will augment services not only for commuting students, but for the increasing number of students residing on campus. Through continued documentation, review and planning, the department will be cognizant of services that are required by the university. Those services will be provided by a well-trained, well-equipped and professional

law enforcement department.

Goals• Increase police coverage for the university community by expanding programs

currently offered and adding new services as required.

• Increase communications by routinely publishing information on crime prevention and awareness, and by providing educational programs to increase the community’s knowledge and safety as it relates to police services.

• Meet the challenges of maintaining and improving law enforcement services, which will be needed in a growing metropolitan university, by aggressively seeking, employing and retaining high-quality law enforcement professionals.

• Train all officers, on a continuous basis, to be knowledgeable of the changing laws and procedures that law enforcement officers deal with on a daily basis.

• Ensure that the makeup of the department represents the constituency it serves and is void of any form of discrimination.

• Maintain and upgrade communications, alarm and surveillance systems, patrol vehicles, and other police equipment needed to effectively provide comprehensive

police service.

CAMPUS SECURITY ACT The Campus Security Act requires

colleges and universities to:

• Publish an annual report every year

by October 1 that contains three

years of campus crime statistics

and certain campus security

policy statements.

• Disclose crime statistics for the

campus, public areas immediately

adjacent to or running through

the campus, and certain non-

campus facilities and remote

classrooms. The statistics must be

gathered from campus police or

security, local law enforcement,

and other university officials who

have “significant responsibility for

student and campus activities.”

This information can be found on

the “Crime Statistics” section of the

UCFPD Web site.

• Provide “timely warning” notices

of those crimes that occurred

on campus, or within the patrol

jurisdiction of the campus police

or the campus security departments

(or those reported to the campus

police or security departments).

This information can be found at the

UCFPD Web site under the “Crime

Alert” and “Activity Log” sections.

• The University of Central Florida

Police Department is responsible

for preparing and distributing

this report. The department works

with a variety of departments

and organizations to compile

the information.

Members of the UCF community

are encouraged to use this report

as a guide for safe practices on and

off campus. The Annual Report and

Safety Guide is available on the

UCFPD Web site (www.police.ucf.

edu). For a paper copy of the Annual

Report and Safety Guide please visit

the University of Central Florida

Police Department located at 4000

Central Florida Blvd (Building #49).

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Campus Safety Alert/Crime Alert Bulletin

The university relies upon its close, working relationships with local law enforcement

agencies to receive information about incidents involving UCF students on campus. UCF

Police will actively investigate any crime tip received concerning or involving a member of

the UCF campus community. If the university is notified of an incident involving a campus

community member, a Campus Safety Alert/Crime Alert Bulletin will be released, detailing

the incident and providing tips for others to avoid similar situations.

In addition, the UCF Police Department has a mutual aid agreement with the Orange

and Seminole County Sheriff’s Department and the Oviedo Police Department—they will

respond to any emergency when requested.

Reporting Criminal Incidents and Other Emergencies

All students, employees and guests should promptly report crimes in progress, accidents

and other emergencies to the UCF Police Department by dialing 911. Individuals also may

report incidents that are no longer in progress by calling 407-823-5555, or in person at the

department’s headquarters at 4000 Central Florida Boulevard (Building #49).

The university has installed emergency two-way call boxes (Blue Light Phones) throughout

campus. By pressing the red button on the stations, users can communicate directly with our

Communications Center. The location of that particular Blue Light Phone is digitally displayed

to the Communications Officer.

Access to University Facilities

University facilities are well-maintained and in the interest of the students,

faculty, and staff, security is given considerable attention. Many cultural

and athletic events held in university facilities are open to the public. Other

facilities, such as the bookstore, libraries and cafeterias, are also open to

the public. Access to academic and administrative facilities on campus is

generally limited to students, employees and visitors for the purpose of

study, work, teaching and conducting other university business.

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10A N N U A L R E P O R T & S A F E T Y G U I D E

The UCF Police Department prepares this

report to comply with the Jeanne Cleary

Disclosure of Campus Security Policy

and Crime Statistics Act. The full text of

this report is located on our Web site at

www.police.ucf.edu. This site is also linked

to the UCF home page at www.ucf.edu.

This report is prepared in cooperation

with the local law enforcement agencies

surrounding our main campus and regional

satellite campuses, Housing and Residential

Services, the Office of Student Conduct,

and the Division of Student Affairs. Each

entity provides updated information on their

educational efforts and programs to comply

with the Crime Statistics Act.

Campus crime, arrest and referral statistics

include those reported to the UCF Police

Department, designated campus officials

(including but not limited to directors, deans,

department heads, designated UCF staff,

judicial affairs, advisors to student/student

organizations, athletic coaches), and local

law enforcement agencies. These statistics

may also include crimes that have occurred

in private residences or businesses and are

not required to be published or posted by

law. Florida law requires prompt, mandatory

reporting to the local law enforcement

agency by health care practitioners (such as

those at Student Health Services) when they

provide medical services to a person they

know or reasonably suspect is suffering from

wounds inflicted by a firearm or is a result of

battery or abusive conduct. Department of

Counseling and Victim Services staff informs

their clients of the procedures to report

crime to the UCF Police Department on a

voluntary or confidential basis, should they

feel it is in the best interest of the clients.

A procedure is in place to anonymously

capture crime statistics disclosed

confidentially during such a session.

Each year, an e-mail notification is sent to

all enrolled students, staff and faculty that

provides the Web site to access this report.

Copies of the report may also be obtained

at the UCF Police Department Headquarters

located at 4000 Central Florida Boulevard

(Building #49) or by calling 407-823-5555.

Voluntary Confidential Reporting

UCF has several methods for individuals to report crimes and other

serious incidents on a voluntary and confidential basis. If you are the

victim of a crime and do not wish to pursue action within the university

system or the criminal justice system, you may still want to consider

making a confidential report. With such information, the university can

keep an accurate record of the number of incidents involving students,

determine where there is a pattern of crime with regard to a particular

location, method or assailant, and alert the campus community to

potential danger. Reports filed in this manner are counted and disclosed

in the annual crime statistics for the institution.

Reporting the Annual Disclosure

of Crime Statistics

You are strongly encouraged to file a formal police

report; however, to remain confidential you may make an

anonymous report to UCF Victim Services at 407-823-5555.

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Victim ServicesUCF Victim Services is a unit of the UCF Police Department.

As part of our extensive program, we provide options,

advocacy and education to the UCF community. Our primary

mission is the provision of advocacy services to victims. Victim

Services hosts special events to promote prevention awareness,

and provides educational programs for the classroom along

with training programs for members of the UCF community.

For UCF students interested in advocacy–related experience,

we offer intern, volunteer and work study opportunities to

eligible students.

Mission Statement

To collaborate with and empower organizations and individuals

to eliminate violence in our community through advocacy,

education and training.

Victim Advocate Services Are Free

A victim advocate is available 24-hours-a-day to assist

students, faculty and staff who are victims or survivors

of crime, violence or abuse on or off campus. The victim

advocate’s role is to provide victims/survivors with support

and information about all the options that are available to

them. This will include reporting options, immediate safety

and security, emergency shelter and nonemergency medical

services. Awareness of all options allows victims to make

informed decisions about what’s best for them.

In addition to options, an advocate can provide crisis

intervention, emotional support, practical assistance, criminal

justice and UCF administrative support, and appropriate

referrals to on- and off-campus agencies and resources.

You can reach an advocate by calling 407-823-5555 (UCF

Police nonemergency line) and asking to speak with an

advocate. You need only provide your first name and a safe

contact number. The on–call advocate will be contacted

immediately by the dispatcher and will return your call within

a few minutes. A UCF Victim Advocate is always available to

assist you with or without a police report.

Sex Offenses

If you are the victim/survivor of a sexual battery,

sexual assault, date or acquaintance rape, and you do

not wish to report immediately to law enforcement,

help is available 24/7. A victim advocate can discuss

all options, so victims/survivors can make an

informed decision and receive appropriate referrals

and resources specifically related for this type

of victimization. A UCF victim advocate is always

available to assist you with or without a police report.

Recommendations

• Call for a victim advocate.

• Consider filing a police report (recommended but not required).

• Do not change your clothing.

• Do not wash your body or clothes.

• Do not alter or change the scene of the crime.

R E M E M B E RThe preservation of physical evidence may be critical for successful prosecution of the offender.

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THE CAMPUS SEX CRIMES

PREVENTION ACT

(Section 1601 of Public

Law 106-386) is a federal

law enacted on October

28, 2000, that provides for

the tracking of convicted,

registered sex offenders

enrolled as students at

institutions of higher

education, or working or

volunteering on campus.

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Alcohol & Other DrugsThe Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Prevention Programming Office offers a variety

of health promotion services, including education, prevention, alcohol and other drug

assessments/evaluations, short-term interventions, and referrals. The office partners

with other campus and community programs to create a healthy environment for

students to study, work and play. Health promotion programs, activities and support

services encourage individuals and groups to make low-risk, responsible choices that

will enhance their personal and academic success at UCF.

• The state of Florida statutes declare it is unlawful for any person under the age

of 21 to possess or consume alcoholic beverages. Consequently, no one under

the legal drinking age may consume, distribute or possess alcohol on university

properties, or as part of any university activity, unless they are employed under the

provisions of statute 562.13. Please read the statute for more information.

• It is unlawful to sell, give, serve or permit alcohol to be served to anyone under

the age of 21. Furthermore, servers can be held civilly liable for damage caused by

underage drinkers to whom they provided alcoholic beverages.

• It is unlawful to be under the influence of, use, possess, distribute, sell, offer,

agree or represent to sell narcotics, hallucinogens, dangerous drugs, or controlled

substances, except as where permitted by prescription or law. Violations of these

laws are dealt with through the criminal courts and through the Office of Student

Rights and Responsibilities. Students found liable are subject not only to criminal

prosecution, but to administration sanctions, including permanent expulsion from

the university.

REAL Project-AOD Peer Educators

Confidential screening and assessment is available for students

who are interested in feedback regarding risk and protective

factors associated with their self-reported AOD use. Students

who have violated campus alcohol and other drug policies and/

or have been referred for alcohol and other drug violations with

law enforcement are also advised in our office.

• Never leave your drink unattended. Date rape drugs can be slipped into any type of drink and they are colorless and odorless.

• Do not accept drinks from strangers.

• Watch bartenders pour your drink.

• Attend parties and bars with friends who will be with you throughout the event.

• Have your designated driver arranged before going out. The designated driver doesn’t consume any alcohol or illegal substances.

• If you think your drink has been tampered with, seek medical attention right away and request the hospital conduct a toxicology test.

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Residence Hall SafetyThe Department of Housing and Residence Life and the UCF Police Department

work in partnership to provide residents with a number of safety measures. These

resources include ongoing educational programs, safety-related policies, educational

sanctions for violations of policies, and staff assistance in dealing with security

problems and emergencies.

The Residence Life staff gives high priority to the security needs of the residents.

Resident Assistants receive training in crisis management, dealing with critical

incidents, and monitoring the facilities. Housing and Residence Life staff make routine

checks of floors, buildings, and the exteriors of the communities. Security concerns

are reported to the appropriate people, i.e. the UCF Police Department or the

Department of Housing and Residence Life.

Each semester, the UCF Police Department and the Residence Life staff jointly

provide safety programs to all residents. In addition, fire evacuation drills are

conducted each semester.

Residents are the most important aspect of the cooperative effort to provide a safe

and secure community. Residents are encouraged to be aware, be vigilant, and to

keep doors locked at all times. Remember, the safety and security of the housing

communities are everyone’s responsibility.

For a review of the housing procedures and policies, please refer to

the community living guide available online under current residents at

www.housing.ucf.edu.

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Fireworks, explosives, weapons and flammable liquids are strictly

prohibited in the housing communities. Devices using open flames

or an open heating element such as toasters or indoor cooking grills

are not allowed in the residence halls. Residents are also reminded that

falsely activating or tampering with fire safety equipment violates state

and federal laws, and creates dangers for the entire community in the

case of a real fire.

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Fire Safety Residence Halls and Academic Buildings

As part of a statewide regulation, each residence has smoke detectors

connected to the building’s alarm system. Once activated, the alarm system

will alert the UCF Police Department and an officer will be dispatched.

Automatic pull stations and fire extinguishers are located on each floor.

Academic buildings also provide a similar system of smoke detectors, fire

alarms and extinguishers, and fire doors and walls that are required under

state regulations. All on-campus and UCF-affiliated properties are inspected

by the fire marshal annually. For residence halls and apartment living, more

information is provided as a part of the Department of Housing and Residence

Life’s informational packets that new student residents receive each year.

Pegasus Landing & Pegasus PointeUCF–affiliated housing is comprised of two

communities: Pegasus Landing and Pegasus Pointe.

Pegasus Landing and Pegasus Pointe are proud to

offer the services of the UCF Police Department

as one of the many benefits of the affiliation with

UCF. Affiliated housing receives the benefits of

having their communities patrolled by UCF

officers 24 hours a day, as well as having the

UCF Police Department respond immediately

in emergencies. Pegasus Landing and Pegasus

Pointe also offer other services to promote safety in

the community.

For Pegasus Landing, these include: additional courtesy

officers, security systems in every apartment,

panic buttons in every bedroom, UCF Residence

Life assistance 24/7, Residence Hall Auxiliary Patrol

program, ongoing safety education, and 24-hour

controlled-access gating.

For Pegasus Pointe, these include: courtesy officers,

controlled entrance of property at night, security

systems in every apartment, panic buttons in every

bedroom, and the 24 hour Life Works Assistance

program. The continued partnership with UCF Police

Department and affiliated housing will continue to

enhance the safety of the residents in

our communities.

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University Disciplinary Action

The Office of Student Conduct, under the Office of

Student Rights and Responsibilities, coordinates all

disciplinary proceedings involving sexual misconduct

by students, as defined in The Golden Rule Student

Handbook. Victims of sexual misconduct may report

these incidents to the UCF Police Department at

407-823-5555, to the Office of Student Conduct

at 407-823-4368, or to UCF Victim Services at

407-823-2425. Students charged with violations of

the Rules of Conduct as stated in The Golden Rule

Student Handbook will be given notice of the charges

and complaints against them and will be provided

an opportunity to respond to these charges in a

disciplinary hearing. Victims of sexual misconduct will

be given the opportunity to offer comments regarding

the sanctions imposed upon the charged student,

should that student be found to have been in violation

of university policies.

In cases where an alleged offender’s behavior poses

a threat to the university community, the Director of

Student Rights and Responsibilities or designee

may immediately suspend the student from the

university on an interim basis until a hearing can be

convened to either confirm or cancel that immediate

interim suspension.

The alleged victim and the alleged offender will be

given the opportunity to be accompanied by an

adviser of their choice at the disciplinary hearing.

Students found to have been in violation of the

Rules of Conduct regarding sexual misconduct will

Office of Student Conduct, be sanctioned in accordance with the

alternatives as stated in the Disciplinary

Sanctions section of The Golden Rule

Student Handbook. These alternatives

include disciplinary warning, disciplinary

probation, suspension or expulsion from

the university. University disciplinary

proceedings may be held in instances

involving alleged sexual misconduct, even

when formal charges under state law are

not brought in the state courts.

By offering a wide range of services

designed to assist as well as educate

students in resolving their disputes,

the Office of Student Rights and

Responsibilities (OSRR) combines

Student Legal Services, Dispute Resolution

Services, and the Office of Student

Conduct. OSRR provides a forum that

contributes to the individual growth and

development of the student’s knowledge

of community responsibility, due process,

conflict resolution skills, and university

conduct rules. Our resources are more

effectively used by combining and referring

within the judicial knowledge base that

exists within these three services. For more

information, call 407-823-6960.

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Complete information on the student disciplinary process can be found in The Golden Rule Student Handbook.

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Community RelationsSafe Escort Patrol Service (SEPS)

Under the control of the UCF Police Department, this service provides a free,

safe passage for students, staff and faculty who need to walk the main campus

after dark by calling 407-823-2424. For extended times beyond 1 a.m., call

407-823-5555. At the Rosen College, call 407-903-8060 or 407-823-5555.

Blue Light Phones

These phones provide direct contact to UCF Police and are located throughout

campus. You will find them on every floor of every garage and on poles

throughout the campus. Once the red button on the phone has been activated,

the blue light will begin to flash. A police dispatcher will come on the line and

offer assistance and an officer will be dispatched to that location to assist.

Operation I.D.

The UCF Police Department works with the staff in each residence hall to assist

students with the engraving of their driver’s license (or other identification)

number on their personal property. This discourages theft and assists in the

recovery of stolen items when the owner records the serial, make and model

numbers of the items engraved. Items that can be engraved include: bikes,

computers, MP3 players, cameras, tape recorders, video game consoles, and

other valuables. This service is free to all students, faculty and staff members.

Note: Bicycles can be registered for free at the Parking and Transportation

Services office. If your bike is impounded or stolen, the registration will assist

police in the return of your bike.

Physical Security Analysis

UCF Police Community Relations officers, who are state-certified crime

prevention practitioners, visit facilities and residence halls to inspect lighting,

shrubbery and entrances. If there are safety concerns, the officer contacts that

department and makes suggestions for changes to improve that facility.

Project ChildSafe

Project ChildSafe is a nationwide program that promotes safe firearms

handling and storage practices among all firearms owners. Through the

distribution of key safety education messages and free gun locking devices

(safety kits), Project ChildSafe hopes to reduce the number of accidental

shootings. Please stop by the UCF Police Department to receive your free

gun lock kit.

SAFE: Self-defense for Women

SAFE courses are designed to provide information, teach tactics and offer

women options to protect themselves. Instructors are UCF police officers

trained by the National Self-defense Institute. They provide a real-world

perspective and teach useful techniques for many different kinds of crimes

committed against women.

Courses are two hours long and cost five dollars. Sign up at the UCF Police

Department sub-station in the John T. Washington Center.

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BICYCLE IMPOUNDMENT

Bikes are popular at the university.

The UCF Police Department tries to

keep the number of broken-down

bikes to a minimum at bike racks,

so the students who are riding their

bikes have a place to park. During the

summer months and winter break,

the UCF Police Department will tag

bikes that appear to be abandoned

and then impound them after 10

days. Once impounded, bikes can

be auctioned in 60 days. Student

Government holds an auction once

a year with proceeds going to

scholarships. For more information

about the auction, go to the UCF

Police Department Web site under

“Crime Prevention, Bicycle Safety.”

Bikes that are illegally parked

(locked to anything other than a

bike rack) can be impounded at

any time. To retrieve a bike that

was illegally parked, call the UCF

Police Department during normal

business hours. There is a $25

impoundment fee.

IDENTITY THEFT

Identity theft crimes are on the

rise. Your personal identifying

information can be accessed in a

variety of ways. An imposter can

misuse your information to open

fraudulent accounts. The UCF Police

Department has developed an Identity

Theft Prevention presentation to

help students, faculty and staff from

becoming victims. A Community

Relations Officer can meet with your

group of eight or more to present

this Information.

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Other Services on CampusCommunity Service Officers

Community Service Officers (CSOs) are highly trained, unarmed, non-sworn officers assigned

to the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management and the UCF College of Medicine at

Lake Nona. CSOs can take reports for misdemeanor crimes, investigate minor traffic crashes,

provide escorts, and respond to injured or ill persons and other minor incidents.

Fingerprinting

Those who are looking for jobs that require a set of

fingerprints to be on file, or who want to become American

citizens, may get fingerprinted at the UCF Police Department

by the Records section. Students, faculty and staff are offered

this free service, while those not associated with UCF will be

charged a $5 fee for the first card. Fingerprinting days/hours

are Tuesday 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. and Wednesday 1 p.m.–3 p.m.

Do you ever get the feeling something isn’t right? Call the UCF Police

Department on their nonemergency phone number and make a report.

It may be nothing or it may be a crime about to happen. Enter the

nonemergency numbers of your local police agencies into your cell phone.

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Specialty UnitsK-9 Demonstrations

K-9 demonstrations are offered to show how a bomb dog or drug dog

operates. Go to www.police.ucf.edu to request a demonstration.

Emergency Response Team (ERT)

SWAT-trained officers respond to emergency threats (active shooters) and

serve high-risk search/arrest warrants. These officers are highly trained on

multiple weapons, including M16’s, MP5’s, shotguns and sniper rifles.

Technology-based Crime Unit

The University of Central Florida serves its community by protecting its

digital infrastructure, in partnership with other law enforcement agencies.

We provide outreach education in the areas of computer safety, ID theft

and electronic crime.

Law Enforcement Analyst/Crime Mapping

Performing detailed research and analysis on confidential criminal

intelligence information, our analyst will develop tactical and strategic

plans for addressing crime, developing and disseminating criminal

intelligence bulletins (internally and externally) and supporting law

enforcement investigative personnel with tasks associated with criminal

background information.

Forensic Technician

Our crime scene technician handles the documentation, photography

and collection of evidence at crime scenes. Our forensic technician is also

responsible for the proper management, maintenance and dissemination

of all evidence, safe keeping of property, and lost-and-found property

collected by the UCF Police Department.

The UCF Police Department

patrols the campus by car,

motorcycle, bicycle, ATV and foot.

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OFFENSE 2006 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008

Murder/Non-Negligent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Sex Offenses, Forcible 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

Sex Offenses, Nonforcible 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Robbery 3 1 3 0 0 1 0 0 1

Aggravated Assault 8 4 2 5 1 1 0 0 0

Burglary 21 43 31 15 18 15 0 0 0

Motor Vehicle Theft 7 19 41 0 0 0 0 1 2

Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Liquor Law Arrest 20 13 24 2 0 0 18 0 0

Liquor Law Referral 108 45 57 34 30 30 74 0 0

Drug Law Arrest 12 4 10 5 4 3 7 0 0

Drug Law Referral 40 5 13 24 28 29 16 0 0

Illegal Weapons Arrest 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

Illegal Weapons Referral 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0

On campus totals equals both residential facilities and public property.

On campus Residential facilities Public property

Crimes reported at MAIN CAMPUS

OFFENSE 2006 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008






Robbery 6 5 0 0 1 0 1 0 0


Burglary 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0



Drug Law Arrest 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 3





On campus Non-campus Public property

Crimes reported to UCF PD from other LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

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OFFENSE 2006 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008






Robbery 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Burglary 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0



Drug Law Arrest 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0






Crimes reported at DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

OFFENSE 2006 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008






Robbery 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Burglary 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0


Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0



Drug Law Arrest 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0






Crimes reported at ROSEN CAMPUS

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OFFENSE 2006 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008






Robbery 7 6 2 7 3 2 0 0 0


Burglary 7 26 20 21 26 20 0 0 0


Arson 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0



Drug Law Arrest 5 3 0 5 3 3 0 0 0





Off campus Residential facilities Public property

Crimes reported at PEGASUS LANDING

OFFENSE 2006 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008






Robbery 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Burglary 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0



Drug Law Arrest 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0






Crimes reported at SOUTH ORLANDO CAMPUS

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OFFENSE 2006 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008






Robbery 1 2 2 1 2 2 0 0 0


Burglary 6 29 12 50 25 12 0 0 0


Arson 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0



Drug Law Arrest 5 2 0 5 3 2 0 0 0






Crimes reported at PEGASUS POINTE

OFFENSE 2006 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008






Robbery 8 8 4 8 5 4 0 0 0


Burglary 85 56 32 72 52 32 0 0 0


Arson 1 2 0 0 1 0 2 0 0



Drug Law Arrest 10 9 0 10 17 6 0 0 0






Crimes reported to UCF Police Department for total non-campus properties

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Welcome to UCFUCF employs fully-sworn professional law enforcement officers who are commisioned to protect our lives and property and to preserve the peace on our campus.-UCF President, John C. Hitt

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P O P U L A R LO C AT I O N S

1 W e lco m e c e n t e r

2 r e f l ec t i n g P o n d/ m i l l i c a n H a l l

3 l i b r a ry

4 St u d e n t u n i o n

5 m e m o ry m a l l

6 a r e n a

7 b r i g H t H o u S e n e tWo r k S Sta d i u m

8 r ec r e at i o n a n d W e l l n e S S c e n t e r

9 u c f P o l i c e d e Pa rt m e n t

10 f u t u r e u c f P o l i c e d e Pta rt m e n t lo c at i o n

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Ten Keys to Prevent Auto Burglary & Theft More than 45,000 vehicles are registered on the UCF campus. The UCF Police

Department and other law enforcement agencies do everything in their collective

power to prevent auto burglary and auto theft. The following are 10 keys that can help

you protect your vehicle from theft:

• Always roll your windows up and lock your car.

• Don’t leave valuables in plain view. Items left in the open attract thieves. Store them in your trunk if necessary.

• Engrave expensive accessories, such as car stereos and speaker systems, with your drivers’ license number. This aids the police in tracing the stolen items.

• Never leave your vehicle running and unattended.

• Install an antitheft device that is highly visible, hard to defeat and renders the car inoperable.

• Drop a business card or address label in the map pockets of your doors.

• Don’t hide a spare key.

• Don’t leave important papers such as bank statements, credit card statements, and other important documents in your car.

• Photocopy your registration and insurance information and keep it in a safe place other than your vehicle.

• Most importantly, be crime-wise. Think of what you can do to protect your belongings ahead of time before you become a victim. Don’t become complacent.

If you find that your vehicle has been burglarized, contact the UCF Police Department

immediately and try not to touch the vehicle. The more you touch your vehicle, the

more you contaminate the crime scene.

Safety in the WorkplaceHere are some suggestions to keep you safe while working at UCF:

• When working late, make sure doors are locked.

• Avoid using stairs in remote areas of the building.

• Never prop doors open.

• Keep belongings in an area that can be locked up, such as a desk or cabinet.

• Do not hold doors open for strangers when the building is closed for the evening.

• Let others know where you are when working late.

• Use the Safe Escort Patrol Service to walk with you to your vehicle.

• Think of the “what ifs” and have a plan in mind.

• Do not be distracted while walking or jogging (phones/headsets).

Office staff should have a plan in place for emergencies such as angry

or volatile customers or domestic violence situations. Contact UCF Police

Community Relations officers for assistance with your plans.

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Academic Buildings

Residence Halls

Administrative Buildings

Athletics Buildings

Other University Buildings

Parking Garages

Parking Lots

Campus Property

Public Property

CAMPUS PROPERTIES

Pegasus Pointe Inset

To Pegasus Pointe, see Inset Map

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Emergency Response Information

In the event of an immediate threat from danger, fire, injury, or crime in progress, call 911.

UCF Police are part of the countywide “Enhanced 911” system and automatically receive

calls related to campus. The system ensures that the correct emergency responder—police,

medical or fire—is directed to the right place in the shortest amount of time. Since

telephone numbers appear on the police computer screen, callers who are either too young

or incapacitated to give their location can still receive emergency assistance. Certified

police service technicians are on duty 24 hours-a-day.

University Emergency and Safety Resource Numbers

Central Florida CrimeLine follows the guidelines and directions set by the Florida

Association of Crime Stoppers in its day-to-day operation. CrimeLine is available

(1-800-423-TIPS) 24 hours-a-day, 365 days-a-year, taking completely anonymous tips

on any felony criminal activity. Spanish-speaking operators are available. (If you witness

a crime in progress, you should call 911.) You may now report felony crimes online

at Crimeline.org.

UCF POLICE

Emergencies 911

Nonemergency 407-823-5555

Victim Services 407-823-2425 or 407-823-5555

Safe Escort Patrol Services 407-823-2424 or 407-823-5555

Parking and Transportation Services 407-823-5812

Student Health Services 407-823-2701

Student Counseling Center 407-823-2811

Housing and Residence Life 407-823-4663

Maintenance 407-823-5587

Environmental Health and Safety 407-823-5323

OTHER EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Orange County Sexual Trauma Recovery Center 24-hour Hotline 407-843-4357

Orange County Response 24-hour Rape Hotline 407-740-5408

For a sexual assault in Seminole County, please call the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. A victim advocate will be contacted to assist you.

OTHER IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Orange County Sheriff’s Office 407-836-4357

Seminole County Sheriff’s Office 407-665-6600

Oviedo Police Department 407-971-5700

Orlando Police Department 321-235-5300

Winter Park Police Department 407-644-1313

Casselberry Police Department 407-262-7616

Winter Springs Police Department 407-327-1000

Florida Highway Patrol 407-737-2200

CRIMELINE—800-423-TIPS

Burglary, Theft, Sexual Assault, Drug Dealing

If you hear something about crime, do you

think: “It has nothing to do with me.” It is

understandable that many people don’t want

to get involved, don’t want to be interviewed

by police, don’t want what they say written

down, and don’t want the bother of being a

witness. It is also understandable that some

people are frightened for themselves and their

families if they pass on information.

With CrimeLine, you can submit an anonymous

tip and be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 for

information leading to a felony arrest...and you

don’t even have to give your name.

The amount of the reward a tipster will receive is

determined by the CrimeLine Board of Directors.

They will review the case to determine how

much is actually rewarded.

* Portions of this Annual Report and Safety Guide were paid by the Crime Stoppers Trust Fund-Attorney General Office.

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