University of Washington Police Department “Safeguarding the Academic Community with PRIDE”
Chief John Vinson, Ph.D
About the UW PD Internationally accredited ~ CALEA 50 commissioned law enforcement officers 30 civilian employees Enhanced 911 Communications Center Mutual Aid Agreement with Seattle Police
About the UW PD cont’d Primary jurisdiction on campus – population of 68, 000 IPT Area North of 45 th – MOU Budget of approximately 5.5 million/yr Officers attend academy with other state wide- officer, except WSP Very similar in size and scope of other large urban universities Reports to Vice President/Vice Provost for Student Life
Divisions Office of the Chief Technical Services Operations –Patrol –Specialty Units : Crime Prevention, Investigations, Victim Advocacy, Explosives Detection K-9 Unit, Bicycle Officers, Special Operations Professional Standards & Training
Divisions Office of the Chief Technical Services Operations –Patrol –Specialty Units : Crime Prevention, Investigations, Victim Advocacy, Explosives Detection K-9 Unit, Bicycle Officers, Special Operations Professional Standards & Training
Our Values: 2011/12 Strategic Plan Professionalism Respect Integrity Diversity Excellence We are committed to the highest Standards of professionalism and Ethical behavior, and conduct ourselves with PRIDE in all we do.
Community Programs CHIEF FOR A DAY SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF WASHINGTON 10-WEEK CIVILIAN POLICE ACADEMY ANNUAL HUSKY FOOD DRIVE UWPD POLICE CADETS Rape Aggression Defense (RAD)
UW Seattle Clery Crime Statistics Aggravated Assaults 0 Hate Crimes 29 Forcible Sex Offenses 5 Robberies 2 Arsons 119 Burglaries 18 Motor Vehicle Thefts 30 Liquor Law Arrests 20 Drug Law Arrests
Electronic Notifications UW Alert – WatchDawg Clery Act – Federally mandated Timely Warnings to UW addresses
New Building Plans Relocate from the Bryant Building on Boat St. 4 sites identified as possible building locations Hopeful that decision is made within the next few months
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