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University Police Department News

University Police Department is responsible for providing both police and security services to the College of Southern Nevada, Desert Research Institute, Nevada State University, and UNLV campus communities. Our services include, but are not limited to, patrol services (auto, bicycle, foot, police cart), lost and found services, student security escort services, and safety education. We operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Current Police Department News

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People |

Officer ranks are growing as University Police advances efforts to ensure safety of the campus community. 

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Campus News |

Look for officers in sky-blue shirts when you have a question about campus safety and security.

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Campus News |

Enhancing teamwork and communication across campus through an engaging personality assessment workshop.

detail shot of University Police Services uniform patch with "#UNLVStrong"
Campus News |

University Police launch series of custom uniform patches, beginning with a Dec. 6 remembrance design.

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Campus News |

UNLV updates and adds emergency phones on campuses as part of safety and security upgrades.

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Campus News |

Nearly a year after they brought an end to the violence of Dec. 6, officers Damian Garcia and Nate Drum reflect on the relationships that make them part of this community.

Police Department In The News

Las Vegas Sun

The Nevada System of Higher Education has a new message: “Know the signs. Make the call.”

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to recognize warning signs, report concerning behavior and help prevent potential risks before they escalate.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

A new campus safety campaign is set to roll out across Nevada’s public higher education system.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

New campaign connects campus communities with trained teams prepared to assess and respond to concerns.

KSNV-TV: News 3

The system overseeing all of Nevada's public colleges and universities is launching a new campus safety campaign.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

Many more students are using electric scooters to get around campus, and to see if they can enhance pedestrian traffic and safety, UNLV rolled out the “Rebel Route” pilot program in late August.

Recent Police Department Accomplishments

Darin Mains recently completed the inaugural class of the University Police Department (UPD) Community Police Academy. The program provided an opportunity to learn more about UPD’s operations, public safety initiatives, and approach to community engagement. Special recognition goes to  Officer Crystal Manandik and fellow officers at UPD for…
UPD Detective Nathaniel Drum and UPD Officer Damian Garcia were recognized at the annual Peace Officer Memorial ceremony held Friday May 3, 2024, in Reno, Nevada. Joined by hundreds of police officers from the State of Nevada, and Vice President for Public Safety Adam Garcia, the officers were cited for their quick, and heroic actions to stop the…
Adam Garcia (Public Safety Services) gave a presentation to the Nevada Sheriffs and Chief's Association in Reno on May 1 providing updates, lessons learned, and the path forward related to the Dec. 6, 2023, mass shooting at UNLV's Beam Hall. The presentation was also meant to provide an in-person recognition of the many law enforcement agencies…
The University Police Services Southern Command is pleased to announce the recent graduation of assistant director Tod Miller from the School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) at Northwestern University. Miller has successfully completed the 22-week Staff and Command program held in Evanston, Illinois. This program, which was …
Adam Garcia (University Police Services, Southern Command) has been selected to serve on the Nevada Police Foundation Board of Directors. The foundation provides support to law enforcement officers and their families in times of need such as the death of an officer and subsequent assistance to the family, a major medical incident that results in a…
Vice president for Public Safety Services and director of University Police Adam Garcia was elected to the executive leadership board of the University and College section of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) at their annual conference held in Dallas, Texas, on October 15-17. More than 16,000 law enforcement professionals…