SC Alaska News

December 30, 2022

To:     University of Alaska Anchorage Faculty, Staff and Students

From:   University of Alaska Anchorage Police Department

Re:     Timely Warning Notification – Motor Vehicle Theft Reported

This notice is to comply with the federal Clery Act, Timely Warning Notification requirements.

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Police Department received a report on December 30, 2022, at the University of Alaska Anchorage campus of a Motor Vehicle Theft in the North Parking Lot. 

The case is being investigated by the University Police Department.

The University takes all matters of personal safety very seriously. If you believe you are the victim of a crime, you can seek assistance from the University Police Department, 907-786-1120; the UAA Office of the Dean of Students, 907-786-1214; or the UAA University's Office of Equity and Compliance (Title IX Coordinator), 907-786-0818.

Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Tips

:•       Take your vehicle's key; do not leave it in or on your vehicle

.•       Close and lock all windows and doors when you park

.•       Park in well-lit areas if possible

.•       Never leave valuables in your vehicle, especially if they can be seen from outside the vehicle

.•       Be observant – Look around. Be aware of your surroundings and the people in them. Things to watch for include suspicious persons or vehicles

.•       Consider these other protective measures:     

 Audible and Visible Devices: These devices, such as a horn alarm, deter theft by bringing attention to an unauthorized attempt to steal or enter a vehicle. Visible devices create a visual threat/warning/deterrence, such as the use of steering-wheel locks, as well as theft-deterrent decals, flashing lights, and window etching.   

 Immobilizing-Type Devices: These prevent thieves from bypassing a vehicle’s ignition system and hot-wiring the vehicle. Some incorporate computer chips in ignition keys or disable the flow of electricity or fuel to the engine.

       Vehicle Recovery Systems: These devices use electronic transmission technology that help law enforcement reveal the location of stolen vehicles—and possibly catch the thief in the act.

If your vehicle has been stolen

:•       Contact police immediately to file a stolen-vehicle report. You will need a copy of the police report and/or a case number to provide to your insurance company. You may also be asked to provide the following information:•       License plate number;

•       Make, model, and color of your vehicle; and

•       Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and any identifying characteristics.

•       Contact your insurance company to file a claim within 24 hours of your vehicle being stolen.

•       If you find your vehicle before authorities do, contact the police and your insurance company immediately.Crime prevention tips provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

To review University material related to campus safety please visit the University of Alaska Anchorage Annual Security and Fire Safety Report https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety/ 

Off Campus Resources:

Anchorage Police Department – www.anchoragepolice.com 907-786-8900 or 9-1-1Alaska State Troopers – dps.alaska.gov - B Detachment 907-745-2131 or 9-1-1

Available University of Alaska Anchorage Resources:

Information regarding the Clery Act can be located here:https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety/  

Information regarding the University Police can be located here:https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/upd 

UPD recommends downloading the RAVE Guardian Safety App and connecting to a wide range of University support services and reporting mechanisms via the app https://www.raveguardian.com/ 

Follow the University Police on social media at:

Facebook University Police https://www.facebook.com/University-of-Alaska-Anchorage.../UPD Chief of Police https://www.facebook.com/UPDChiefOfPolice 

Original source can be found here.