SC Alaska News

January 20, 2023

To:   University of Alaska Anchorage Faculty, Staff and StudentsFrom:   University of Alaska Anchorage Police DepartmentRe:   Timely Warning Notification – Stalking Incident Reported

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

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Police Department received information on January 20, 2023, about reported stalking incidents at the University of Alaska Anchorage On-Campus, in Student Housing. The reporting party stated another person was continuing unwanted contact and behaviors.

The incidents were referred to the UAA Office of Equity and Compliance and anonymously reported for statistical purposes to 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. 

Stalking:

There is a difference between State of Alaska statutes, federal statutes, and the U.S. Department of Education definitions regarding stalking. However, stalking is a series of actions that make a person afraid, distressed, or in danger. Stalking can be online or in-person and is serious.

Here is some information about stalking:

Stalkers most often demonstrate multiple behaviors:

• Unwanted contact

• Following or tracking you

• Gathering information about you

• Sending unwanted gifts or letters

• Showing up or waiting for you at places like class, residence hall or home, work-place, library, or the gym

• Damaging your property

• Spreading rumors (on-line or in person)

• Harassing or threating you or those close to you

What you can do if you believe you are the victim of stalking:

• Trust your instincts (the stalking is not your fault, and you cannot control the stalker’s behavior).

• Contact people you trust and tell them about it.

• Contact University offices such as the University Police, Dean of Students Office, Office of Equity and Compliance, Residence Life, or Human Resources.

• Contact law enforcement and file a police report.

• Document everything! Free logs are available online: https://www.stalkingawareness.org/.../SPARC...  

• Meet with appropriate University officials to develop a safety plan.

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:

U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, Stalking Awareness Resources: https://www.stalkingawareness.org/what-to-do-if-you-are.../# 

National Center for Victims of Crime, Stalking Resource Center: https://victimsofcrime.org/stalking-resource-center/ 

Available University of Alaska Anchorage Resources:

Information regarding Title IX can be located here:https://www.alaska.edu/titleIXcompliance/  

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:

FacebookUniversity Police https://www.facebook.com/University-of-Alaska-Anchorage.../ 

UPD Chief of Police https://www.facebook.com/UPDChiefOfPolice 

Original source can be found here.