tudents, faculty, staff, and visitors are strongly encouraged to promptly and accurately report all criminal activity, suspicious behavior, and emergencies occurring on or near UCLA campus property to the UCLA Police Department (UCPD) or the appropriate law enforcement agency. Reports may also be made on behalf of another individual when, for example, a victim chooses not to report or is unable to do so.
Timely reporting helps UCPD respond quickly, intervene in potential criminal activity, and, when possible, identify and apprehend suspects. Prompt reports also allow the University to determine whether a Timely Warning or other campus notification is required and ensure that incidents are properly documented in the daily crime log and included in UCLA’s annual crime statistics. Community members are encouraged not to delay in reporting.
In an emergency, call 911.
Community members are encouraged to save UCLA Police Department (UCPD) contact information in their mobile phones.
When 911 is dialed from an on-campus phone or a mobile phone while on campus, the call will be routed to the appropriate local emergency dispatch center and then transferred or coordinated with UCPD as needed. UCPD works closely with local and regional emergency response agencies to ensure a coordinated response.
Suspicious activity is behavior that appears unusual or out of place and may indicate criminal intent or a safety concern. Examples include, but are not limited to:
A person attempting to follow others into a secured building without proper access
A person running and frequently looking around as if being watched or chased
A person carrying property—such as computers, electronics, office equipment, or a bicycle—in an unusual location or at an unusual time
A person going door-to-door in an office or residential building without a clear purpose
A person tampering with bicycles or locks near bike racks
A person searching through unattended packages in a building lobby
A person forcing entry into a locked vehicle or building
Transactions conducted from vehicles, particularly near schools or gathering areas
One or more individuals sitting in a parked vehicle while closely monitoring the surrounding area
A person, especially a minor, appearing to be forced into a vehicle
A person exhibiting significant emotional or physical distress
Unusual noises such as gunshots, screams, sounds of fighting, or any indication of danger, foul play, or illegal activity
It is important to remember that people are not suspicious—behavior is. If something does not seem right, trust your instincts and report it. When in doubt, call and let UCPD assess the situation.
