칙뭣눈첵 Police

Welcome to University Police

University Police is available 24/7 at (828) 232-5000, and 911 should be used for off-campus emergencies. The university urges prompt reporting of all crimes or suspected criminal activity, and any on-campus emergencies should be reported directly to University Police.

Reporting crimes helps ensure incidents are properly documented, included in crime statistics, and may prompt campus-wide crime alerts. University Police can also connect individuals with appropriate agencies, local services, or the University Care and Crisis Team, which is available 24/7.

All 칙뭣눈첵 Police incident reports involving students are forwarded to the Dean of Students for review and possible action by the Office of Residential Education.

Police Services
Crime Reports
Crime Log
Title IX
Safety Tips
Police Staff

Jurisdiction

The 칙뭣눈첵 Police Department was established by the authority vested in the Board of Trustees, and duly certified and sworn officers derive their police powers from North Carolina General Statute 116-40.5. The jurisdiction in which such authority can be exercised includes all property under the care, custody, or control of the university; on streets and roadways running adjacent to the campus; or beyond the jurisdiction when in continuous pursuit of offenders who have violated the law within the campus jurisdiction.

Police Services

Primary Services

If you ever need assistance, have safety concerns, or notice suspicious activity, don�셳 hesitate to contact University Police. Their officers are on duty 24/7, ready to respond, investigate, and support the campus community. Whether it�셲 an emergency, a request for extra patrols, or simply a question, reaching out helps keep campus safe for everyone.

Non-Emergency Services

Need help but not facing an emergency? University Police offer a range of non-emergency services�봣rom motorist assistance and building access to safety escorts and property registration�봳o support your day-to-day safety on campus. Whether you�셱e locked out, walking alone, or looking to protect your valuables, don�셳 hesitate to reach out�� they�셱e available to help whenever you need it.

Parking & Events

Planning an event on campus? Coordinate early with University Police and Parking Services to ensure a safe and well-organized experience. From event security and traffic control to parking coordination and VIP accommodations, their teams are ready to support your needs, just be sure to submit requests at least two weeks in advance to avoid additional fees and ensure availability.

Crime Prevention

Every 칙뭣눈첵 Police Officer is assigned to a specific residence hall, conducting regular walkthroughs and building relationships with students, RAs, and Community Directors. Liaison officers are a resource for advice, issue resolution, and programming around sexual assault, alcohol, and drug awareness.

Officers are on patrol and don't have office numbers �� to reach a specific officer, call dispatch at 828.232.5000.

By registering identifying information for your property (such as the serial number or owner applied number), in the unfortunate circumstance that an item is stolen, you will have the necessary info for the responding law enforcement agency to enter the property as stolen in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. Once entered, if a pawn shop or any police agency in the country finds your item they will be notified it is stolen, secure it, and return it to you. It is critical that stolen items be entered in a timely manner.

Safezone

SafeZone is a mobile safety application that allows 칙뭣눈첵 students, faculty, and staff to contact University Police for emergency and non-emergency assistance while on campus. In the event of an emergency, you can use this app to quickly share your location and profile details with University Police staff to ensure a timely response and connection to the appropriate resources.

Crime Reports

Reporting Student Conduct

Any member of the 칙뭣눈첵 community can fill out an incident report, whether you believe a policy or law has been broken or an incident has happened which should be documented. Filling out an incident report does not necessarily mean that someone will get into trouble or go through the Citizenship Education process, it simply goes to the appropriate personnel for further investigation.

Clery Act Compliance

At 칙뭣눈첵 we publish a combined Security & Fire Report which includes information on fire safety policies and statistics for the past three calendar years. Federal law requires schools make the reports available to all current students and employees, and prospective students and employees must be notified of its existence and given a copy upon request

Clery Compliance Info

칙뭣눈첵 has specific requirements intended to help us keep our students and employees informed about threats to their safety and health in a manner that allows them to protect themselves. Below reflects the differences between emergency notifications, timely warnings, and crime alerts and the distinction between each type.

Emergency Notification

칙뭣눈첵 is committed to ensuring the campus community receives timely, accurate, and useful information in the event of a significant emergency or dangerous situation on campus or in the community that poses an immediate threat to the health and safety of campus community members.

칙뭣눈첵 Police and/or other campus first responders may become aware of a critical incident or other emergency that potentially affects the health and/or safety of the campus community. Generally, campus first responders become aware of these situations when they are reported to the UNCA Police or upon discovery during regular patrols and other assignments.

Emergency alerts can be initiated by a broad range of situations. Once designated university officials confirm the existence of桂any significant emergency or dangerous situation that potentially affects the health and/or safety of the campus community桂they will send out an emergency alert.

In the event of a significant emergency or dangerous situation, 칙뭣눈첵 will: (1) confirm the existence of a significant emergency or dangerous situation; (2) determine the appropriate segment or segments of the campus community to notify; (3) determine the content of the emergency notification; and (4) initiate the emergency notification system.

Timely Warning

In the event of a report of a Clery Act crime on Clery Act geography that constitutes a serious or ongoing threat to members of the campus community, a campus-wide timely warning will be issued to all students and employees. At 칙뭣눈첵, the timely warning is called a桂Timely Warning.桂A Timely Warning intends to aid in the prevention of similar crimes by helping members of the community protect themselves.

The University encourages anyone with information regarding criminal activity that may warrant a Timely Warning to immediately report the circumstances to University Police. 桂

Safety Notice

University Police issue桂Safety Notices桂(previously called �쏞rime Alerts��) to increase public awareness and/or elicit information about safety and security concerns. Safety Notices inform the community of potential risks that may affect the campus or surrounding community.桂Safety notices are sent to the campus community for crimes that do not occur within UNCA Clery geography, or for桂situations that occur with the UNCA Clery geography that are not deemed an emergency and are sent for campus awareness.

Active Safety Notices

There are no active Safety Notices at this time.

Previous Safety Notices

Crime & Fire Log

Stay informed with 칙뭣눈첵�셲 Crime & Fire Log, a Clery Act�뱑equired record of reported incidents submitted to the University Police Department. Updated within two business days, the log provides key details such as timing, location, incident type, and case status, and may differ from annual crime statistics due to separate reporting standards. Some information may be withheld to protect investigations or privacy. View current and archived entries or request additional records through the police department during business hours.

Crime & Fire Log

Title IX

칙뭣눈첵 is committed to maintaining a respectful, safe, and inclusive environment for all University community members and guests of the University. The OIIA is responsible for providing education, support, and resources to prevent and address sex-based discrimination, harassment, and violence.

If you have been sexually assaulted: please seek help, safety, and security.

University Police: 828.232.5000
Asheville Police: 911
Our VOICE 24 hour crisis hotline: 828.255.7576

Title IX Website

Safety Tips

Being prepared starts with knowing your resources. 칙뭣눈첵 offers a range of safety tools and training to help you stay protected on campus �� from strategically placed Emergency Phones that connect you directly to University Police at the press of a button, to step-by-step guidance on Personal Safety planning for everyday situations. In the event of a serious threat, our Active Shooter Training equips you with the Run. Hide. Fight. framework so you can act quickly and confidently. Explore the links below to learn more and take an active role in keeping our campus community safe.

Explore Safety Tips

칙뭣눈첵 Police Staff

The Police Department at 칙뭣눈첵 is a full-service law enforcement agency whose primary responsibility is the protection of life and property on the University campus. The department�셲 sixteen full-time police officers are professionally trained to meet standards set forth by the Criminal Justice Training and Standards Division of the State of North Carolina. 칙뭣눈첵 Police Officers have full police authority to investigate, apprehend and arrest under General Statute 짠 116-40. They provide the campus with police protection 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Department offers a wide range of crime prevention and awareness programs that are designed to ensure a continued safe and secure learning environment.