By The University Police Department (UPD) remained active during the summer months, witnessing a significant increase in arrests in July despite dwindling students and faculty on campus.
According to the monthly activity summary from UPD, 333 calls for service were made in June. From these incidents, five arrests were made by the UPD. Further details on the arrests made have not been made available.
Throughout June 10 Campus Assessment & Stabilization Team (CAST) calls were made, which is a service provided by the UPD’s mobile mental health team.
UPD Chief of Police John Brockie provided the Long Beach Current with the monthly activity summary for July, which revealed 349 calls for service and 23 arrests made.
Nineteen CAST calls were made, which include crisis calls, referrals, welfare checks and educational activities.
Data for August’s activities have not yet been made available by the UPD.
The UPD continues to work on initiatives and programs implemented in the last academic year, including the CSULB Night Safety program.
“We continue to offer safety escorts by either a Community Service Officer (CSO) or police officer,” Brockie said.
People in need of the program can request a CSO escort by calling the UPD non-emergency line at 562-985-4101. The UPD’s operating hours are Sunday through Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and Friday to Saturday from 5:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
Students are also able to register their bike for the campus wide “Bike U-Lock Program” again this fall semester by filling out a registration form found on the UPD’s Bike U-Lock Program website.
Students will receive a free u-lock at the UPD station. Bike locks are limited and are available on a first-come, first served basis.
A new initiative from the UPD is the 30×30 Initiative aimed at increasing the representation of women in policing. It has the backing of police leaders, researchers, and professional organizers to support women in all ranks of police in the U.S.
“This is a continued effort that we are committed to. Our newest officer Mikayla Afusia was highlighted on our Instagram on July 12,” Brockie said.
The UPD’s main station is located south of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, off Palo Verde Ave.
The UPD’s anonymous tip line is 562-985-0042.
