News

CruzAlert: Power has been restored to entire campus after major outage

A major power outage on campus began early in the morning of Sunday, May 12.

If You See Something, Say Something!

In light of recent events, the UC Santa Cruz Police Department wants to encourage the public to contact us if they see suspicious activity. Please take the time to watch this short video from the Department of Homeland Security.

Police Department to automate non-emergency phone calls

Members of the UCSC community and others who call the published non-emergency lines of the UC Santa Cruz Police Department will now be assisted by an automated attendant that will quickly get the caller to their correct destination, allowing staff and emergency center dispatchers to more efficiently handle calls for service.

Public Safety Alert for April 20 "4/20"

This notification is being provided to advise members of the campus community, others with valid reasons for visiting the UC Santa Cruz campus, and campus neighbors of the potential for disruptions and hazards associated with an unsanctioned gathering known as "4-20" during the afternoon of Saturday, April 20.

UCSC's Got Talent

SUA's Office of Internal Affairs and a group of fantastic volunteers want to invite you to our first annual "UCSC's Got Talent."

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes - 4/13/13

Participate in the 2013 Women’s Crisis Support ~ Defensa de Mujeres Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® event on Saturday, April 13th at Lighthouse Point in Santa Cruz. Register for free at wcs-ddm.org.

Police Department Sponsors Women's Self Defense Workshop

The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is sponsoring a Women's Self Defense workshop in April.

UCSC police conclude reported campus sexual assault did not occur

UCSC police have concluded that a sexual assault that was alleged to have occurred on campus 11 days ago did not take place.

Alumna killed in line of duty; info on memorial, support for families

Detective Elizabeth Butler (Kresge, '96, community studies), who was killed in the line of duty Tuesday, February 26, put her skills working with people into action on the streets of Santa Cruz. A memorial is set for March 7.

UCSC student dies after sustaining serious injuries

I am extremely sorry to have to share the news with you that the campus has learned that a UCSC student, who was discovered below the pedestrian bridge near the Student Health Center this morning, died at Valley Medical Center.

Crime alert: Shooting near North Branciforte Avenue and Water Street

Campus Safety Escort Service

In partnership with UC Santa Cruz’s Community Service Program (part of our Colleges, Housing, and Educational Services unit), we have instituted a nighttime Safety Escort Service.

$5000 REWARD OFFERED by Santa Cruz Police Department

The Santa Cruz Police Department is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators of recent violent crimes.

COMMUNITY ALERTS - February 2013

Information about the violent crimes that have occurred in February 2013 in the city of Santa Cruz and on campus.

Robinson-Edley Report Released

Following clashes between police and demonstrators on several University of California campuses, President Yudof commissioned this report to: Review campus administrative and police policies across UC; Look at best practices nationwide for policing and protest management; and Create a series of recommendations that will clarify the roles of administration, police, students and the entire campus community in responding to or participating in protests, including acts of civil disobedience.

Citizens Police Academy

Our Fall 2012 Citizens Police Academy begins on September 26th! Click here for more information.

Student Intern Makes Safety Videos

Student Intern Soraya Danesh worked with the UC Santa Cruz Fire and Police Departments to make a series of public safety announcement videos.