2018-2019 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

ASFSR 2018-2019
85
Crime Prevention & Security Awareness
• Face-to-face meetings between university
professionals and individuals of concern.
• Face-to-face fact-finding meetings with the
individual(s) who initiated the report and/or
witnesses.
• Internal consultations among university
professionals to assess and address the incident/
situation.
• Ad hoc meetings among university professionals to
assess and address the incident/situation.
• Policies and protocols designed to address the
incident/situation.
• Monitoring and oversight of the university’s
response by the appropriate BTAT.
This process of progressive community engagement
is supported by the BTATs, which meet monthly or
as needed. The BTATs are formally titled as the BTAT
for Students (BTAT-S) and the BTAT for Employees
(BTAT-E). All areas of the campus community are
required to cooperate with requests from the BTATs
relative to successfully monitoring any threatening
behavior. The teams meet monthly, or as needed.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS PROGRAM
The Community Relations Program includes
workshops and dissemination of crime prevention
information on topics such as the responsibilities of
the UICPD, the UIC Red Car service, information on
sexual misconduct and other crimes, motor vehicle
and bike theft, and personal safety information
for students and employees. These programs are
available to the campus community upon request
and can be tailored to focus on particular aspects of
crime prevention and safety.
A member of the UICPD serves as a liaison to
Campus Housing and addresses law enforcement
and security issues within the residence halls,
participates in the orientation and training of Campus
Housing staff and private security agency staff
employed by Campus Housing.
EXTERIOR SECURITY POSTS
The UICPD has adjusted their safety measures
on the East and West campuses to include extra
visible contract security personnel. They are posted
in visible locations and are being used as a visual
deterrent and an extra set of eyes and ears during
the evening class hours. All exterior security officers
are strategically posted near emergency call boxes
(Blue Light Poles) for quick notifications to UICPD of
any assistance needed.
POLICING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT UNIT
The UICPD Policing and Community Engagement
Unit (P.A.C.E.) is also part of Community Relations.
The purpose of the program is to keep the UIC
community safe and enhance awareness of personal
safety. P.A.C.E. is designed to enhance the quality
of life within the campus and the surrounding
community. P.A.C.E. officers actively seek out
problematic situations that may adversely affect the
safety and security of the campus, work with UIC
employees and students, and implement problem
solving techniques to address the problems.
Police Officers assigned to the P.A.C.E. Unit are
responsible for:
• Education for students and employees on personal
safety and Emergency Phone operations.
• Education for students and employees on
individual response in emergencies.
• Interaction with Campus Housing staff to ensure
safe student housing.
• Education for the campus community on quality
of life issues (e.g., teach initial actions during
emergencies).
• Advisement on building/office security
infrastructure.
• Addressing building and parking structure safety
issues.
• Development of restroom safety tips and localized
building notification protocols.
• Implementation of bicycle registration program and
additional bicycle patrol.
• Establishment of safety programs such as Child
Seat Safety for Newborns.
• Liaising with the Chicago Police Department and
Assistant State’s Attorney on specific campus and
community safety issues.
The two Chicago campuses have been divided into
geographic zones, with a specific officer assigned
to each zone. Each officer is directly responsible for
engaging UIC Deans (or designees), Department
Heads, employees, and students to identify and
positively address the complex issues that negatively
impact the quality of campus life. Everyone is
encouraged to reach out to their P.A.C.E. officer by
calling the UIC Police Community Relations office at
(312) 996-6779.
STUDENT PATROL
The UICPD Student Patrol was established in 1980 to
act as the “eyes and ears” of the police and to handle
non-law enforcement calls for service. The Student
Patrol is comprised of approximately 25 students and
provides an invaluable service to the UIC community.
The Student Patrol members are deployed from 6:30
AM–11:00 PM, 7 days a week, for walking patrols to
observe and report suspicious or criminal activity to
the department.
The Student Patrol is responsible for:
• Providing after-hours walking escorts for students,
employees, and visitors.
• Verifying the identification of persons requesting
access to campus facilities.
• Locking and unlocking buildings.
• Providing 24-hour access control at fixed posts (as
needed).
WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE COURSE
The UICPD’s Women’s Self-Defense course is a
free, women-only course, taught by female UICPD
officers certified in self-defense instruction. Priority
consideration for the course is given to UIC students
and employees, but women from the Chicago
area are encouraged to sign up. The course is split
into two parts: classroom learning and hands-on
practice. In the first half, the instructor will cover
important facts about sexual assault and violence
and teach women how to identify potential attackers.
Topics include de-escalation techniques, dating
and domestic violence, stalking, and reporting
incidents to law enforcement. The second portion
of the training teaches participants how to get out
of threatening situations, such as how a victim
should react if an attacker pulls her hair or how to
work around the strength disparities that can exist
between an attacker and a victim. To sign up, e-mail
uicpdawsda@uic.edu.
SAFE EXCHANGE ZONE
The Safe Exchange Zone is an area where individuals
can safely carry out legal swaps, sales or purchases
on campus, as well as make child custody exchanges.
The Safe Exchange Zone is clearly marked in the firstfloor
lobby of the UIC Police Station at 943 W. Maxwell
St. Open 24 hours, the police-protected area has
round-the-clock video surveillance, a seating area
and appropriate lighting for meetups that happen
during the day or after dark. UICPD supply a tablet that
buyers and sellers can use at the station. Officers hope
the device will help people steer clear of any fraudrelated
losses that may occur while using a party’s
personal electronic device. Possession of weapons on
university property is prohibited, so exchanges involving
weapons are not permitted in the space. Free parking
is available for visitors; designated parking spaces
are located adjacent to the police station.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Paratransit & ADA Services
24-hour campus-wide paratransit services and
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant
intra-campus bus routes assist in providing barrierfree
travel to UIC students and employees. Call (312)
996-2842 for paratransit services.
Library Shuttle Service
Dedicated shuttle servicing the Daley Library during
academic semesters Monday through Friday from
11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. This service will be initiated at
intervals determined by the Library staff dispatching
the shuttle based on demand. The Library Shuttle will
drop patrons off anywhere within the East and West
campus boundaries.
UIC Night Ride
On-call Transportation service operating between
11:00 PM and 7:00 AM 7 days per week to provide
a safe after-hours transit option. Call (312) 996-6800
or e-mail rides@uic.edu. Night Ride will drop patrons
off anywhere within the East and West campus
boundaries.
FLEET WATCH PROGRAM
The Fleet Watch Program includes Physical Plant
staff who operate radio-dispatched maintenance
vehicles and act as “eyes and ears” for the UICPD.
CAMPUS WATCH PROGRAM
The Campus Watch Program operates as an
extension of the Fleet Watch Program. The Campus
Watch Program relies on parking lot attendants,
building service workers, and other staff members to
report in-progress crimes or suspicious activities.
WALK AND TALK PROGRAM
The Walk and Talk Program has officers on walking
beats interview students and employees regarding
the reporting of crime and safety concerns.
SECURITY SURVEYS
The UICPD consults on basic security surveys
to identify sources for improvement for security
and risk prevention. Meetings are held with UIC
administrators to review and update security systems
as part of the Building Representative Network. The
UICPD provide input regarding the use of certain
locks, special doors and frames, lighting and parking
facility layouts, etc. as part of the design process for
campus structures.
ASFSR 2018-2019
86
Crime Prevention & Security Awareness