Crime Prevention

Students and community members may ride along with an officer. This experience allows for first hand exposure and insight into campus policing and law enforcement. If you would like to participate in a ride along complete the Ride Along Application to request one, please make your request at least 7 days in advance to be sure we can accommodate you on your requested day.

Interior and exterior emergency phones linked directly to UNCPD are located throughout campus.

Numerous crime prevention presentations are made to campus groups and well over 100 programs are presented annually.

Printed crime prevention brochures and posters related to substance abuse, personal safety, campus safety, etc. are distributed at crime prevention presentations.

Comprehensive security surveys or audits are made for a number of campus facilities each year.

Surveys of exterior lighting, exterior doors and grounds are conducted by the officers on a continual basis.

Formal identification of bikes is made to deter theft and aid in their recovery if lost or stolen. This registration can be done through Parking Services

In cooperation with the SAFE committee, numerous presentations are made each year.

Victims of sexual assault are counseled and supported by members of a special team. UNCPD works closely with this office.

Programs are co-hosted with the UNC drug and alcohol prevention office. They provide violators with a crime-alcohol relationship perspective and promote responsible alcohol use.

Freshmen are required to attend this two-hour workshop hosted by UNCPD. The workshop explores a variety of health and safety issues.