Media Advisory: UArizona Police Department to Release Annual Campus Crime Statistics

Nov. 17, 2020

Media Advisory: UArizona Police Department to Release Annual Campus Crime Statistics

What: The University of Arizona Police Department will release the 2020 Annual Campus Safety, Security and Fire Safety Report
Who: UAPD Chief Brian Seastone and Vice Provost of Campus Life and Dean of Students Kendal Washington White will present
When: Thursday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m.
Where: Media who wish to attend and ask questions via Zoom must RSVP to ablue@arizona.edu by 9 a.m. (MST) on Nov. 19 to receive the link.

TUCSON, Ariz. — The University of Arizona Police Department, in cooperation with the Dean of Students Office, publishes an annual report on campus crime statistics and prevention efforts in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security and Crime Statistics Act.

The report is intended to help the public assess campus safety and serve as a resource for the campus community. UAPD Police Chief Brian Seastone and Vice Provost of Campus Life and Dean of Students Kendal Washington White will be available to discuss the report and resources that help keep the campus community safe.

The 2020 report will include three years of data (2017, 2018, 2019) covering incidences of crimes against people, property theft, liquor law and drug violations. The report also includes data collection for relationship violence and stalking.

A link to the 2020 Annual Campus Safety, Security and Fire Safety Report will be live following the news conference.

Note: If you would like to request captioning or interpreting services for the Zoom event, please contact Arlene Islas, asi@arizona.edu.

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Media contacts:
Holly Jensen
University Communications
520-626-9422
hollyjensen@arizona.edu

Pam Scott
University Communications
Office: 520-621-1951 | Cell: 509-570-4610
pscott@arizona.edu

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