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  Tips to Prevent Scooter The

   The University of Houston Police Department shares tips to help prevent scooter thefts on campus. These include using a high-quality U-lock and registering your scooter and serial number through your MyParking account. Watch the video to learn more.

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  UHPD Lead Security Officer Alan Pravel Recognized

  University of Houston Lead Security Officer Alan Pravel is being praised for assisting a UH PHD candidate in need of assistance the day before his dissertation. The candidate, a Department of Economics student, needed to enter his assigned room to set it up but discovered that it was locked. Pravel arrived, but none of the keys he had worked. Eventually, using professional tools and without damaging the door, he managed to open it successfully. Officer Pravel’s professionalism and determination reflect the values UHPD strives for.

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  Coffee with a Cop Fall Dates

  Coffee with a Cop returns this semester at the Student Center South food court to provide the campus community members an opportunity to meet and talk with officers. This event has “no agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers on your campus.” Attendees can get free coffee and baked goods while meeting the officers that keep them safe. 

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  CRASE Training Dates for Fall Semester

  UHPD has released fall dates for its CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) Training for students, staff, and faculty. The training course is designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, and Defend (ADD) strategy developed by ALERRT in 2004. Attendees can also expect discussions on the history and prevalence of active shooter events, civilian response options, medical issues, and considerations for conducting drills. New CRASE training dates will be announced soon.  For further information, contact Crime Prevention at 713-743-4210.

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  Catalytic converter thefts are up nationwide; UHPD has some prevention tips

  Over the last several years, the theft of catalytic converters from under vehicles has been climbing nationwide. The University of Houston is not immune to this, so UHPD has worked with our local law enforcement partners to  produce a video with some tips to keep your vehicle safe.

  From engraving or painting your catalytic converter to aftermarket solutions, there are several ways you can reduce the chance that your vehicle is targeted. You can find these and other tips 

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  UHPD SMS Texting Services

  To use the UHPD texting service you must opt-in to the service. You do this by using the service.  When you send a text message to 713-743-3333 your message will pop up in a centralized dashboard at UHPD dispatch and be directed to an officer.

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  UH Bike Registration

  Students, faculty and staff who have a bicycle on campus are required to register it. Registration takes only minutes to complete and is free. A registration sticker will be provided and should be placed on the bicycle.

  If the bicycle is ever lost or stolen, the University will have the serial number and other identifying information. If the bicycle is recovered, this information makes it much easier to return the bicycle to its rightful owner. Log in to your myParking account through AccessUH to register

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  UHPD Officers Take Part in Crime Prevention Certification Program

  UHPD departmental police supervisors (corporals, sergeants, lieutenants, captains, assistant chef and the chief) are obtaining a Basic Crime Prevention Certification from the American Crime Prevention Institute, the nation's leading authority in crime prevention training and education.