UCFPD Swears In New Officers, Lieutenant
Family, friends, UCF Police officers and staff, and members of the community welcomed six new officers to UCFPD today.
The officers, who started their field training in July, were sworn into the agency by UCFPD Chief Richard Beary. Lieutenant Christine Gigicos, who joined UCFPD in July after retiring from the Orlando Police Department, also was formally sworn in.
UCFPD, McDonald's Partner for Coffee With A Cop
Students, faculty and staff members, and the community are invited to join the men and women of the UCF Police Department Wednesday for coffee and conversation.
UCFPD Recognizes Officers, Staff and Community Partners
UCF Police leaders, officers, employees and community partners gathered Wednesday for the department’s semi-annual awards ceremony, which recognized outstanding service to campus and Central Florida.
The ceremony, held at the Wayne Densch Center for Student-Athlete Leadership, included recognitions of distinguished service, life-saving work, physical fitness excellence and more.
Save the Date: Safety Fair to be Held Sept. 7
Interactive safety demonstrations, games, informational displays, prizes and more are among the highlights of this year’s Campus Safety Fair, which will be held Wednesday, Sept. 7.
UCF Commencement at CFE Arena Saturday
Expect road closures and traffic delays on campus due to the upcoming summer commencement ceremonies at the CFE Arena Saturday, August 6.
UCFPD: Stay Alert While Playing Pokémon Go
The Pokémon Go craze has swept the nation– and UCF is no exception– but the UCF Police Department reminds players to stay alert and aware of their surroundings.
UCFPD Sergeant Retires After 30 Years of Service
UCFPD Sgt. Jerry Hartsfield first stepped onto the campus of the University of Central Florida 35 years ago as a criminal justice student.
This month, he retires with an honorary promotion of lieutenant following 30 years of service with UCFPD.
UCFPD Joins National Campaign to Target Seat Belt Violators
The UCF Police Department will join agencies nationwide in a Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement wave that will go through June 5.
UCFPD will issue citations to motorists and passengers who are not wearing a seat belt, and violators may be subject to a $114 non-moving violation.
SEPS Safe Escorts Available for Those on Campus at Night
The Safe Escort Patrol Service, or SEPS, is a free service provided by the UCF Police Department seven days a week while classes are in session.
SEPS is available from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., and a safe escort can be arranged by calling 407-823-2424.
Greek Chapters Host Kickball Fundraiser to Support UCFPD K-9
Two Greek organizations are teaming up next week to raise money for the UCF Police Department’s K-9 unit.
Delta Delta Delta and Sigma Chi organized a dinner and kickball tournament philanthropy.