University of Akron Police Department
The University's police department operates around the clock, 365 days a year, providing the campus and the neighborhoods adjoining the university with law-enforcement services that enhance safety and security. Our 38 full-time officers are fully commissioned by the State of Ohio and have law-enforcement authority identical to municipal police officers and sheriff's deputies.
We are here to assist you. Please call us at 330-972-2911 (or 9-1-1 in an emergency) if we may be of service.
Our Mission Statement
The mission for every member of this agency is to consistently seek and find ways to affirmatively promote, preserve and deliver a feeling of security, safety and quality services to members of our community.
Contact us
146 Hill St (show on map)
Akron, OH 44325-0402
Phone: 330-972-2911
TTY: 330-972-6238
Fax: 330-972-7772
Email: uapd@uakron.edu (Do not email if you need an officer. Please call instead.)
Police leadership and org chart
Police services directory
Free escort between campus locations
Now available 24-7
Safety and police activity reports
Review UA's Annual Safety Report, reports about police activity and public safety advisories
Battery jumps and vehicle lockouts
Police officers can assist you with lockouts and battery jumps. There is a $10 fee for each service.
Security surveys of rentals
Our officers will test your locking system, study entry points and make suggestions to improve the security of your rental
Locking Systems
This department oversees traditional lock-and-key methods of securing campus and also many technology-based locking systems
A.L.i.C.E. and other training programs
Learn about A.L.I.C.E. training and other training initiatives.
Emergency text messaging
Receive information about weather closings and other safety issues on campus.
Finger printing
As a service to the community, UAPD provides fingerprinting services for nominal fees.
Lost and found
After checking such places as Bierce Library or the Student Union, which have their own losts and founds, try the main police station (map), where lost and found is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays
Call 330-972-7135 or e-mail Dena Savage at dsavage@uakron.edu
Items not claimed after 90 days may be donated to charity, destroyed or distributed for departmental use.
Bomb threat: What to do.
Emergencies and tips
IN AN EMERGENCY: Pick up a blue-light emergency phone or call University Police at any hour at 330-972-2911 or 9-1-1.
If you notice something unusual or something that causes you concern, call 330-972-2911 at any hour.
Non-emergency questions may be directed to UAPD at 330-972-2911 or uapd@uakron.edu.
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Video: Campus safety at UA
Help reduce campus thefts
Theft on college campuses is often a crime of opportunity — somebody takes advantage of an unattended cell phone, an unlocked car door or a laptop visible in the window of a parked car.
Please help yourself by taking a moment to secure your belongings:
- In the library, if you step away from your table, take your laptop with you.
- Lock the door to your residence hall room, even if you leave for only a minute.
- In the Rec Center, lock your items in a locker.
- In your car, tuck valuables out of sight. Do not leave money, electronics, etc. in view.
- Resident students and overnight parkers should move their vehicles every few days.
The University aggressive pursues those caught stealing. Last year, all students who were found responsible for theft were suspended by the University, while nonstudents charged with theft were aggressively sent through the criminal justice system.
UA will continue to do its part to help reduce theft. Please do your part by being thoughtful about how you store your belongings.