John N. Vinson, Ph.D.

Welcome to the University of Washington Police Department. The UWPD is one of only 51 university or college police departments nationally accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. Initially accredited in 2005, the agency has maintained compliance with 369 national standards/best practices, achieved reaccredited status in 2008 and in 2011.

Be sure to click on our "FAQs" page for links to most frequently asked questions!

Message from Chief John N. Vinson, Ph.D.

The University of Washington Police Department is committed to working closely with the community. To that end, the UWPD embraces the philosophy of community policing, which makes use of partnerships and problem-solving techniques to proactively address public safety concerns. By developing relationships, we build community. By collaborating with our community, we solve problems. By solving problems, we make our campus safer for everyone.

Check out some of the community policing programs in place at the UWPD:

Rape Aggression Defense (RAD). Officers teach realistic self-defense techniques to the community. www.washington.edu/admin/police/rad.pdf

Incident Prevention Teams (IPT). These teams conduct emphasis patrols north of campus. Officers address incidents from noise complaints and alcohol violations to breaking up fights and responding to crimes in the area. Social contacts and crime prevention presentations have led to good relationships with the neighborhood.

Bike Patrol. Officers out on bike patrol are more accessible to the public than officers in police cruisers. The bike patrol officers have made good use of their increased social contacts to educate the public about personal safety as well as how to properly secure their belongings.
www.washington.edu/admin/police/field_operations

Crime Prevention Presentations/Safety Surveys. The Crime Prevention Unit presents safety information to groups and conducts surveys to make recommendations for improved building security and cash handling.
www.washington.edu/admin/police/prevention/request.html

Bike/Electronics Registration. Registration with the police department ensures the speedy return of your property in the event that it is stolen and recovered.
Bike Registration
Electronics Registration

Quick Reference

1. Bike and/or Electronics Registration
2. Building Use Permit
3. Campus Alarms
4. Citizen's Academy
5. Comment Form
6. Domestic/Relationship Violence
7. Fingerprinting
8. Jobs/Employment
9. Lost & Found
10. NightWalk 685-WALK (9255)
11. Physical Address Request Form
12. Property, Return of

1. Rape Aggression Defense (RAD)
2. Report, Get a Copy of
3. Report a Crime
4. Report a Vehicle Accident
5. Ride-Along with the Police
6. Sex Offenders
7. Sexual Assault
8. Statistics
9. UW Alert Signup
10. Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) Program
11. WatchDawg Signup
12. Workplace Violence