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Location 1 Sproul Hall
Berkeley
CA 94720-1199
U.S.A.

ALL EMERGENCIES DIAL 9‑1‑1

Dial from a cell phone for campus police in an emergency (510) 642‑3333

NON-EMERGENCY NUMBER (510) 642‑6760
24-HOURS

UCPD NEWS: Protesting? Review "Time, Place & Manner"

May 1, 2012 [Berkeley, CA] --Free expression is encouraged, but has boundaries.

Protest

Related Links

Free Speech Policies - University policy

"Time, Place & Manner" – a brief summation of policies

Historical UCPD News release OCT-10


Other News

News Releases at UCPD NEWS

University Operational Review published

March 29, 2012 [Berkeley, CA] -- The Operational Review of the November 9th protest has recently been completed and has been sent to the Vice Chancellor of Administration. It was provided to the Berkeley Campus Police Review Board (PRB) and a version, from which sensitive information has been expunged (i.e. a redacted version), has been posted on the PRB website. --- Click to Read News Release

CalTIP is your Anonymous Text Tip Tool

If you know of a crime that has occurred or is occurring on campus, we would like you to report it. CalTIP will enable you to make that tip via anonymous text message. Learn more

CalTIP Anonymous Text Tip Tool

Black vans to be used for Night Safety Shuttles in Spring 2012

CrimeMap

BearWALK-App-IconReport a Hate Crime

 

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bikes on campus

Lost And Found Service Now Available Online! UCPD is the central repository of Lost & Found items for the campus. Lost something? Try looking in our online database!

 

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WarnMe Campus Alerting System will notify you by phone or text message if there is a campus-wide major emergency.

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Night Safety Shuttle Service Vehicles UCPD/BearWALK

One UCPD operated Night Safety vehicle has been replaced by a temporary van. Vans will be clearly marked as official UCPD/BearWALK vehicles. The regular van is expected to be operational by the end of March.

For the next few months, Night Safety Shuttle Service will be provided by Parking and Transportation drivers using the vans pictured at right. For more information, see pt.berkeley.edu or pt.berkeley.edu/around/transit/transitalert.

Read more about the new shuttles in this article in The Berkeleyan.

Crime Map in Development

UCPD announces its online crime map. We'd like your feedback. Have a look and drop us a line! http://police.berkeley.edu/crimemap


BearWALK

UCPD offers its walking escort 365 nights per year until 5:45 AM. Uniformed UCPD student employees will meet you at your PICK-UP point to walk you to your destination within service boundaries. At the dispatcher's discretion, a marked campus vehicle may be used by BearWALK to handle several requests going to and from similar locations.

Learn more about BearWALK.

This is Bear Territory

Learn ways to report a hate crime

We at UCPD and the University Of California, Berkeley take hate crime very seriously and encourage members of all communities to report incidents to the police. Even if the incident does not amount to a crime the police will still record and investigate it. Read more


What to do for Personal Safety

Safety Information Index

Read Crime Alerts and Know Your Risk

UC Berkeley campus and its environs are not immune to crime, but your awareness can reduce the incidence of crime. Learn about current crime activity in the campus area by viewing UCPD's Crime Alerts here at police.berkeley.edu/crimealerts, or subscribing to our crime alerts mailing list. You can also follow us on Twitter or Like us on Facebook and have current crime alerts go direct to your favorite feed.

Use BearWALK. Call 510-642-WALK (9255).

UCPD hopes you will take advantage of our Safety Services to get safely where you need to go. With BearWALK you don't have to walk alone after dark! Watch our "Walk Like a Bear" video to learn more. Read More About Night Safety Services

Learn to PartySafe at Cal

The mission of PartySafe@Cal is to reduce harm associated with drinking and parties around the campus area. Most people underestimate the nature and range of adverse consequences of drinking... Read More

 

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Other Services

Programs & Services Index

What to Know About Bikes at Berkeley

Learn how to lock your bike properly and prevent theft. Learn about the Dismount Zone, and where and when you must walk your bike or be subject to citation. Get bike licensing schedule. Learn campus bike rules. Read More

Lost something? Lost and Found is Online!

Lost something? Try looking in our online database! UCPD is the central repository of Lost & Found items for the campus. See Found Items or Enter Lost Item Here...

Planning a Special Event on Campus?

Contact our Special Events Office to arrange UCPD Services, or download the Police Services Form to get started from the Forms & Applications page.

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What to do in Case of Emergency

How to Report A Crime in Progress or Other Emergency

In an emergency, an imminent threat to life or property, dial the dedicated emergency line. You may also contact us when you are concerned at 510/642-6760 24-hours a day. Your awareness and action may help others recover stolen property or prevent further incidence of crime. Read More how to Report an Emergency or Crime In Progress

WarnMe Emergency Alerts

The campus will keep the Campus Community informed in the event of an emergency. An alert will be sent to everyone with a CalNet account. Add or change ways we should contact you by logging in at warnme.berkeley.edu. Messages will be sent only in case of major campus emergency or urgent situation. All contact info remains private. More info about WarnMe Campus Alerts.

In Case of an Active Shooter

The UC Police have had extensive training on how to respond to this situation. Part of a successful campus response includes your preparedness. Please take a few minutes to log in to bSpace and watch our exclusive video, specifically made available to the campus population. Read more about How to Respond to an Active Shooter

 

Prepare for Earthquake or Other Emergency

California is Earthquake Country. Be Prepared.

Be sure you know how to evacuate from your location and how to make your office or residence more secure. Take an Earthquake Quiz and learn more at SafetyCounts.berkeley.edu

Or visit the Office of Emergency Preparedness Website

 

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Questions?

Questions & Comments Pages

Refer to Your Copy of "Safety Counts"

There is a wealth of information in our campus annual security report and safety guide, "Safety Counts." We still print the booklet, but it is now available entirely online at safetycounts.berkeley.edu.

UCPD is on Facebook

Like "University of California Police, Berkeley" on Facebook and have current crime alerts delivered directly to your Wall. Or post your general question and a UCPD officer will post an answer. Bonus points: when your answer is posted, you'll share it with others in your community at the same time! Learn more about UCPD on Facebook.

Other Questions & Comments?

Visit our Questions & Comments page for more answers.

 

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ALL EMERGENCIES dial 911
In an EMERGENCY, from a cell phone on or near campus, dial 510 642-3333
If you have any questions, please contact UCPD:
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Visit us at 1 Sproul Hall (basement), near Telegraph Avenue & Bancroft Way
Office Hours:  Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Station Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Mail us at University of California Police Department, Berkeley, Records Unit
1 Sproul Hall, MC #1199, Berkeley, CA 94720-1199
Phone: 510 642-6760, 24 hours a day
Fax: 510 643-4655

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