For approximately 10 years the University Police
Department has coordinated crime prevention and community
policing activities through the PAC’N Program. PAC’N
Officers, who are assigned to the Bike Squad, focus their
efforts on the residential areas of the campus. These specially
trained and selected police officers work especially close
with resident students, as well as Resident Assistants and
Resident Coordinates of the Office of Housing and Residence
Life. PAC’N Officers assist these community members
in defining problems, developing solutions, and implementing
strategies to solve problems and prevent crimes. In addition
to this, PAC’N Officers conduct investigations and facilitate
a variety of educational programs including – RAD, Bike
Safety and Security, Operation Identification, Drug and Alcohol
Awareness, Personal Safety and Property Security. For more
information contact the PAC’N Office at (910) 962-3933.
Fact: About 3 percent
of college women experience a completed and/or attempted rape
during a typical college year.
Fact:1 out of every 4 college women polled was sexually assaulted during four years of college.
RAD is a course developed for women only that
has established standards of acceptability for female self-defense.
It teaches tactics and techniques that are hands on and realistic
in nature. This course is taught by certified instructors
and comes with a workbook and a lifetime membership in the
RAD system. Classes are scheduled two times a semester. Special
classes can be requested by interested groups. For more information
about RAD contact
C. T. Deacon at the University Police Department at (910)
962-2222 or register Online using the link below.
The most frequent crimes at UNCW are larcenies, among
these bike thefts. Many of these losses could have been prevented
with little effort. The following actions are recommended.
• Always lock your bike to a bike rack
• Purchase a good quality u-bolt style lock
• Register your bike with University Police – It’s
mandatory and FREE.
In the event your bike is stolen and later recovered,
the registration will help identify your bicycle. Without
a registration sticker, law enforcement personnel cannot identify
the owner of a bicycle and therefore are unable to return
it to its owner.
To register your bike, take it to the University Police Department
24-hours a day.
Operation ID is a nationwide program designed to discourage burglary
and theft of valuables. It also provides a means for law enforcement
to identify stolen property and prove ownership.
Since many criminals steal valuables for resale, marking your items
with a permanent identification number, such as your driver’s
license number and state abbreviation, may prevent the criminal
from selling them and lead him/her to look for an easier and more
profitable target.
Engravers and inventory sheets are available from the University
Police Department. It is recommended that you mark your property
with your driver’s license number and state abbreviation.
If you cannot engrave or write on an item, take a photo of it. You
should also create record of your property that includes serial
numbers and other markings, makes/models, value, and date of purchase.
Examples include: computers – laptops, stereo equipment, calculators,
textbooks, jewelry, cellular phones, compact discs, and computer
games. Additionally, any items that may be identical to other students’
property should be marked, such as blow dryers, irons, etc. This
may prove ownership and prevent mix-ups and disputes.
The UNCW Police Department, along with other local
and state law enforcement agencies, is proud to participate in the
North Carolina's Governor's Highway Safety Initiative.
Buckled and Sober at 25 is the University Police Department’s
traffic campaign intended to reduce incidents of impaired driving
and increase voluntary compliance with passenger restraint and speed
laws. This traffic campaign consists of two phases – Education
and Enforcement. At announced times of the year the University Police
Department will conduct programs to heighten awareness of and compliance
with these traffic laws. This educational phase is supported by
increased traffic enforcement, including the campus 25 MPH speed
limit, as well as seat belt and DWI checkpoints.
UNCW University Police Crime Tip Line is an easy way
to report crimes to the University Police Department. Call 962-TIPS(8477)
or complete the Anonymous Crime Report Form by clicking the send
button. All information will be kept confidential and you do not
need to give your name. Help keep UNCW a safe place to live, work,
and learn.
Almost 100 Emergency Call Boxes have been strategically
placed throughout the campuses of UNCW. These Call Boxes are available
as a convenient means to communicate with the University Police
Department. Whether you need an escort, assistance jumpstarting/unlocking
your car, directions or are experiencing a true emergency, Call
Boxes are available for your use. To activate the box, press the
button on the front and wait for an answer to come from the box.
When talking, press the button and speak clearly into the speaker
of the box.
If you are interested in a career in law enforcement, or simply want
to experience another perspective, ride along with a UNCW Police Officer
during a shift. If you would like more information on this program
or want to schedule a ride along, submit the following information
and you will be contacted.
Most safety experts agree that nearly 85% of
child safety seats are installed and/or used incorrectly.
Since Child Passenger Safety is a constantly evolving field,
staying up-to-date with the frequently changing technology,
vehicles and laws can be quite challenging. The UNC-Wilmington
Police Department has a nationally certified child passenger
safety technician that can assist with proper installation
and find an answer to any question you may have regarding
child passenger safety. Contact Lieutenant J. T. Watkins at
ext. 2222 or at watkinsj@uncw.edu
with questions or to schedule a time to have your child passenger
safety seat inspected for proper installation and checked
for any recent safety recalls.
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