The UC Irvine Police Department and UCI Administration makes continual efforts to reduce crime on campus and at the Medical Center, and we need your help. Please read the available information regarding the Jeanne Clery Act and become "Crime-Aware". We firmly believe that a well-informed community is better served, and thus safer. Crime prevention is your best measure of crime protection.

To Report an Incident

If someone's actions appear unusual for the time and place, and you become suspicious, call the UCIPD. We will assess the situation and take appropriate action.

• On campus, dial 9-1-1 for police, medical, or fire emergency. For non-emergency police services, dial 824-5223. The UCIPD's campus office is located on the ground floor of the Public Services Building, corner of Berkeley Road and Pereira, diagonally across from the Student Health Center.
• At the Medical Center, call 9-1-1 for a police emergency; or call (714) 456-6123 for a fire or medical emergency situation. The Medical Center Security Office is located on the first floor of Building 2.
• Crimes occurring off campus should be reported immediately to the law enforcement agency where the crime occurred.

Emergency Call Boxes

Both the campus and the Medical Center have emergency call boxes. Use them to report emergencies, crimes, suspicious behaviors, accidents, and hazards.

The campus emergency call boxes are located around the ring mall, in parking structures, and in other parking areas. They are easily identified by the blue light on the box, and the boxes detect all sounds within a 15-foot radius. To use the phone, just push the button located on the front of the call box. You are then automatically connected to the UCIPD.

The Medical Center emergency call box is located in the southeast corner of the Manchester parking lot. Just lift the receiver to be automatically connected to the UCIPD dispatcher.

Crime Prevention

Several UCI committees and programs supplement the UCIPD's efforts to provide security and to ensure conformance of safety policies and practices with current needs. These groups include the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Committee, Associated Students Safety Commissioner, Bicycle Safety Committee, Residential Life Education Programs, Medical Center Safety Committee, and the Women's Resource Center, including its rape-prevention education and self-defense programs.

UCIPD officers make presentations to campus and Medical Center groups on such topics as personal safety, vehicle and residential security, and office and equipment security. In addition, both the Police Department and the Associated Students Safety Commissioner provide brochures and other literature on crime prevention and personal safety to everyone interested.

Substance Abuse Policies

UC Irvine is designated a drug-free environment, and only under certain conditions is the consumption of alcohol permitted. In keeping with its educational mission, the University assumes the responsibility to inform the UCI community about alcohol and substance abuse.

The sale, manufacture, distribution, or possession of any controlled substance is illegal under both State and federal laws. Such laws are strictly enforced by the UCIPD. All members of the UCI community--students, faculty, and staff--who violate these laws are subject to disciplinary action, criminal prosecution, fine, and/or imprisonment.

Weapons Policy

It is a serious violation of the law to possess a firearm on University property. Section 626.9 of the California Penal Code makes it a felony to bring or to possess a firearm on the grounds, or within buildings (including private residences) of the University of California, without the written permission of the Chancellor or the Chancellor's designee.

Many of the campus and Medical Center buildings remain open on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week. Therefore, day or night, no matter where you are, be aware of your surroundings, exercise good common sense, and use safety precautions as you would elsewhere.

Both the Medical Center and the campus are like miniature cities, and among the people whom you will encounter may be some who intend to commit a crime--either personal or property. The auto thief, for example, is attracted to UCI's large parking lots, while its buildings and on- campus residential areas attract the would-be burglar. Parking lots, walkways (particularly those less out in the open), and residential areas are also attractive to those bent on committing personal crimes, including sexual assault, against individuals.

When parking, remember to lock your vehicle (or bike). Consider investing in a steering wheel locking device and/or alarm. Take advantage of the safety services provided by the University -- use the Safety Escort Service if you are out at night (don't walk alone) and learn the location of emergency call boxes.

Theft is the most common security problem in many areas, including on-campus residence areas. Keep your residence door locked at all times. Keep personal valuables out of sight; make use of the safe deposit facilities at your bank. In offices, keep valuables locked up and be sure that doors to labs and buildings are secured if your are the last to leave. At all times, be aware of your surroundings and what is going on around you.

You are strongly encouraged to report the presence of unknown visitors to the UCIPD. At the Medical Center, contact a Security Officer at (714) 456-5493.

The UCI Police Department

UCIPD police officers are duly sworn State peace officers under Section 830.2 (b) of the California Penal Code. They are armed, and possess the same legal authority as do the municipal and county police agencies.

UCIPD officers enforce the law, arrest violators, investigate traffic and bicycle accidents, and provide a full range of police-related services, including immediate response to medical aid situations and fire emergencies.

UCIPD officers at the Medical Center are assisted by unarmed security personnel (Public Service Officers, also known as PSO's). who patrol the main hospital and outlying areas. They also provide on-site security and safety escort services at the Medical Center.

The UCIPD enforces applicable local, state, and federal laws, with a special emphasis on those involving alcohol, controlled substances, and weapons. Crime prevention, and the apprehensions of those who commit crimes are its primary goals. To achieve these goals, UCIPD staff works closely with outside law enforcement agencies. The UCIPD is computer-linked to city, state, and federal criminal justice agencies that provide information concerning criminal records, wanted persons, stolen property, and vehicle identification.

UCI Alcohol Policy

Sales, consumption, and furnishing of alcohol on the UCI campus are restricted by UCI's Alcohol Policy and California State law, and are controlled by the California Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC). However, enforcement of alcohol laws on campus is shared by ABC and the UCIPD.

It is unlawful to sell, furnish, or give alcohol to a person under the age of 21 years. The possession of alcohol by anyone under 21 in a public place or in a place open to the public is illegal. It is also a violation of UCI's Alcohol Policy for anyone under the age of 21 to consume or possess alcohol in any public or private housing area on campus. Students and employees found violating alcohol/substance policies or laws may be subject to sanctions by the University.