The University Police Department employs full time, professional, police officers, certified by the Alaska Police Standards Council. They are responsible for enforcing Alaska State Statutes, investigating incidents, arresting perpetrators of criminal activity and maintaining order on University property. Officers also provide special services unique to the University setting. Those services include maintaining security of the University buildings, providing crime prevention classes to students, staff and faculty, providing escorts on the University campus, vehicle and room unlocks, and vehicle jumpstarts. The department is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, and can be reached at 786-1120. A staff of professional emergency dispatchers is on hand to take your call and direct the proper personnel to assist you.