University Police

In recognition of its responsibilities to provide a safe and secure atmosphere, The University of West Alabama maintains its own Police Department. The Police Department is located in the Craiger House on University Boulevard, just up from Tiger Stadium. The University Police Department operates twenty-four hours a day, three hundred sixty-five days a year.

Students are encouraged to contact the University Police on matters pertaining to their safety and protection while on campus. In the event of an emergency the University has the emergency 911 system available. If you are at any pay phone on the campus, or you have a phone in your room, you only have to dial 911.

The main phone number to the University Police is 652-3602. 

Theft & Crimes

Any crime that occurs on University property should be reported immediately to the University Police Department. The crime will be investigated and a complete report will be made. Records on campus crime are used to redirect crime prevention efforts and better inform students and staff of safety hazards.