North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Police

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North Carolina A&T State University Police Department Overview The North Carolina A&T State University Police Department (UPD) includes a staff of over 100 sworn and nonsworn personnel, organized into several areas: Office of the Chief, Administrative Services, Support Services, Patrol, CID (Criminal Investigations Division), K-9, Bike Patrol, Telecommunications, Accreditation, Residence Security Officers and Contracted Security. All of our commissioned officers are certified police officers in accordance with rules established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. All UPD commissioned police officers have successfully completed training and passed the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards licensing exam. They all are in compliance with Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards mandated inservice training that is required on an annual basis. The Department has been accredited by CALEA (The Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies) since 2006. Recently the department completed its first re-accreditation and we received the new award in July 2009. With this accreditation, the department has met the requirements of over 400 standards that have been set forth by CALEA. NC A&T is one of five UNC institutions with an accredited police department. The North Carolina A&T Police Department was the first HBCU Police Department to receive national accreditation. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University www. ncat. edu | Explore. Discover. Become. 2

Our department has implemented the following programs to effectively address student safety on and around campus. We implemented a new computerized software enabling information sharing program with GPD and other law enforcement agencies. The communications center was greatly enhanced with the upgrade of additional CCTV software, cameras and monitors. Six new officers have been hired. These officers use patrol techniques by way of foot, bike and Segway patrols. A Robbery Response Task Force was formed to deter possible acts of robbery and other potential crimes. Crime prevention efforts with residence life were enhanced. Contracted security officers are utilized to patrol the exterior of campus buildings and streets nightly. Security needs analysis of off-campus apartments (student housing) showing necessary security upgrades were conducted. We've recently implemented vehicle patrols of off-campus apartment complexes near the campus. Additionally, due to the recent acts of violence that have taken place at schools and universities throughout the country, a “Threat Assessment” team was formulated. The North Carolina A&T State University Police & Public Safety Department is committed to creating an environment in which teaching, research, community life and public service may flourish. The University Police Department is aimed at providing a safe and harmonious environment wherein our community can thrive. We are dedicated to excellence in upholding and enforcing the law and managing risks to ensure the safety of faculty, staff, students and guest at North Carolina A&T State University. All department personnel strive to maintain excellence and integrity in respecting the rights and dignity of all persons with whom they make contact. The NCATPD consists of dedicated professionals who are committed to a team environment and creative problem solving. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University www. ncat. edu | Explore. Discover. Become. 3

Sworn Uniform Police Officers Ø Thirty-Three (33) sworn police officers: ØChief of Police ØDeputy Chief of Police ØMajor of Operations ØCaptain - Patrol Commander ØLieutenant - Watch Commander ØLieutenant - Investigations Division ØPatrol Sergeants (4) ØAccreditation and Compliance Manager ØNineteen (19) Full-time Patrol Officers ØFour (4) Reserve Officers North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University www. ncat. edu | Explore. Discover. Become. 4

Patrol Operations Ø K-9 Officer Ø Community Action Team (CAT) Ø Bicycle Patrol Ø Foot Patrol Ø Segway and T 3 Patrol Ø Community Policing Ø Crime Prevention Ø Criminal Investigations Ø Property Security Officers Ø Lankford Contract Security Officers North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University www. ncat. edu | Explore. Discover. Become. 5

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T 3 Motion Ø One of the most energy efficient ways to move humans and cargo from point-to-point without producing any environmentally harmful gas emissions. Ø T 3 Motion will increase the departments visibility around campus and optimize performance efficiencies in regards to providing a safer environment for our students and community. Ø Our two electronic vehicles will be easier to see in large crowds, standing more than 7 1/2 feet high and strikes a commanding presence. Ø The T 3 Series is designed to enhance patrols to save driver energy and increase response times. Ø We are the first school in the UNC System to secure the T 3 vehicles and the first in the City of Greensboro. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University www. ncat. edu | Explore. Discover. Become. 7

Criminal Investigations Division Ø Respond, investigate and process serious criminal activity Ø Fingerprinting Ø Testify in court proceedings Ø Interview suspects, witnesses and victims Ø On-call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Ø Main Line (336)334 -7128 Tip Line (336)334 -7879 North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University www. ncat. edu | Explore. Discover. Become. 8

Telecommunications Division Ø The University Police Department employs eight (8) full-time Communications Officers Ø Function 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Ø Receive emergency and non-emergency calls Ø Daily operations include, but are not limited to Ø Illegally parked vehicles Ø Sick calls Ø Package pickup and delivery Ø Welfare checks on students Ø Lost or stolen property Ø UPD telecommunicators use modern technology to keep abreast of crime reported directly to the UPD Ø UPD telecommunicators monitors the campus wide electronic security systems administration and support. Currently, this includes: Ø Emergency blue light telephones ØBuilding alarm systems ØFire alarms ØElectronic access control systems and closed-circuit video ØMonitoring over 400 cameras for safety and security purposes North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University www. ncat. edu | Explore. Discover. Become. 9

Property Security Officers Ø The University Police Department employs twenty-six (26) full-time Property Security Officers who work in two sub-divisions: ØResidence Hall Security ØBuilding Security Ø These officers play an integral role in patrolling and securing the safety of the campus. Ø Actively patrol buildings and property on foot. Ø The officers will work a twelve (12) hour shift, 6: 00 P. M. until 6: 30 A. M. Ø Female residence halls have 24 hour coverage. Ø There is an officer assigned to each residence hall. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University www. ncat. edu | Explore. Discover. Become. 10

Lankford Contract Security Officers Ø Contract security Officers actively patrol academic buildings and the campus on foot. Ø They will patrol academic buildings during the evening and early morning hours consistently checking and rechecking entrance doors, ground floor windows and identifying suspicious persons in and around the buildings. Ø Their deployment will decrease the frequency of larcenies of state property and deter vagrants during evening classes and to prevent the unauthorized entry of any persons after the building has closed. Ø During the 2011/2012 academic year, contracted security for foot patrols have been increased due to our new after hour traffic plan. Ø These officers will constant monitor parking lots and areas heavily concentrated with pedestrian traffic. Ø They will continue to observe these aforementioned areas, report any and all violations of state law, and University rules and regulations. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University www. ncat. edu | Explore. Discover. Become. 11

Rape Aggression Defense (R. A. D. ) Ø The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. Ø The Rape Aggression Defense System is dedicated to teaching women defensive concepts and techniques against various types of assaults by utilizing easy, effective and proven self-defense tactics Ø Taught by nationally certified R. A. D. Ø Once a woman has graduated from the class, she becomes a lifetime member. Ø The RAD Systems curriculum is taught at over 400 colleges and universities across the United States and Canada, and is the only self-defense program ever to be endorsed by the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). Ø RAD classes are offered at no charge to university students, faculty and staff. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University www. ncat. edu | Explore. Discover. Become. 12

Community Action Team (CAT) Ø Consists of two (2) bike officers and one (1) K-9 patrol officer. Ø CAT officers work a modified schedule 6 pm-4 am. Ø The mission of the Community Action Team (CAT) is to identify and proactively address serious, complex, or chronic crime issues that impact the university community. Ø The team aggressively works to suppress criminal activity and address quality of life issues in a proactive manner to include but not limited to possession, distribution or usage of any and all controlled substances. Ø They focus their attention to areas with large concentrations of pedestrian traffic and patrol those areas by the way of foot, bike, Segway, T 3 and ATV patrol. Ø They offer crime preventive information and address activities of the public that are not safe or increase their chances of being victimized. Ø This team is also tasked with supporting the patrol division in its patrol activities during periods of high activity and periodically patrolling the interior of residence halls and assisting Residence Hall Security Officers with their patrols. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University www. ncat. edu | Explore. Discover. Become. 13