Patrol

> Bicycle Patrol
> Canine Unit
> Motorcycle Patrol
> Mounted Patrol

UMPD uses patrols by squad, motorcycle, bike, mounted and on foot. A qualified officer is assigned to a section of campus and that officer then becomes familiar with its staff, faculty, and students and can respond more rapidly to safety problems and crime.

Patrol officers respond to crimes in progress, traffic accidents, reports of suspicious activity, and requests for assistance ranging from disabled motorists to persons locked out of their offices. Patrol officers conduct initial investigations of most crimes reported on campus and are often the first point of contact that the campus community has with the University Police.

Bicycle Patrol

Bicycle patrol is effective on campus due to the amount of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. During the hourly class breaks there are often thousands of people walking and driving on campus. Bicycle officers can move through central campus quickly - often faster than a squad car during peak traffic times. There are also areas on campus that are inaccessible by car but can be patrolled easily on a bicycle. Bike patrols also provide officers with greater opportunities to connect with students and staff. Building stronger rapport and better communication between police and individuals on campus can help officers resolve concerns before they develop into problems.

Canine Unit

Motorcycle Patrol

Mounted Patrol