University Police Department

Maintaining a safe, secure setting for all

The University Police Department (UPD) is responsible for law enforcement, security, disaster planning and emergency response at FGCU. We work with the entire university community to provide a safe and secure environment that enables everyone to achieve their academic goals and enjoy the FGCU experience.

In addition to promoting crime prevention, we ensure safety for both vehicle and pedestrian traffic and assist in coordinating special events. We provide reliable high-quality professional service at all times.

UPD is headquartered in the north end of the Campus Support Complex on the southwestern side of the campus loop, FGCU Boulevard.

Latest Alert

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12/18/2018 9:04 AM

This is a test of the FGCU Alert System. The University is under Normal Operating Conditions. This is a test.

Department Divisions

UPD includes 21 sworn law enforcement officers and 10 civilian personnel in three departments to serve and protect our campus.

Police Services

UPD serves the campus with law enforcement patrol services including a 24-hour Dispatch Center, Bike Unit, Detective and Crime Prevention and Community Outreach Officer.

Parking Services

Parking Services oversees parking lots and garages, issuing of parking permits to faculty/staff, students and visitors on campus, and parking citations to vehicles found in violation.

Emergency Management

Emergency Management focuses on creating a secure and resilient university. We will prevent, protect, mitigate, respond and recover from threats that put FGCU at risk.

Crime Alerts
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CRIME ALERT
FGCU Police & Safety

TO:                  Faculty/Staff & Students

FROM:           University Police

DATE:            April 2, 2019

SUBJECT:     Use Safety Features To Stay Safe

Over the last few days, there has been widespread national media coverage over safety concerns about ride sharing services following the murder of a University of South Carolina student. As retold in one CNN story today, FGCU had a sexual assault occur in 2017 involving a student who, while off-campus, mistakenly got into a vehicle she thought was her ride. With the cooperation of our student and successful use of DNA evidence, our University Police Department (UPD) was able to make an arrest in that case, and the subject is still in jail awaiting trial set for June.

We always try to provide prevention and safety tips to assist in avoiding such crimes, and we again want to remind our community to utilize the safety features built into most ride sharing apps.

Safety features ride share apps may provide include:
- The make, model, color and license plate of the assigned car
- The name and photo of the driver
- Ability for drivers and riders to text or call each other to confirm locations
- Ability to send trip information and location to friends during the ride
- An emergency call feature
We also encourage all our community members to download FGCU’s Guardian Eagle Safety App, https://www.fgcu.edu/upd/raveguardian.aspx . This provides quick access to calling UPD or 911, along with other safety features.

Our efforts are to keep you informed so you can stay alert and stay safe.
Public Notices
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Weather Alerts
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Emergency Contact information

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Hurricane Season in the Atlantic is from June 1st November 30th.

Quick Links to Services

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RAVE GUARDIAN APP INFORMATION DOWNLOAD RAVE GUARDIAN-APPLE DOWNLOAD RAVE GUARDIAN-ANDROID DOUBLEMAP SHUTTLE BUS TRACKING APP

Meet the UPD department

Photo of two UPD officers walking on campus

University Police and Safety

Campus Support Complex (North Side)
10501 FGCU Blvd. S.
Fort Myers, FL 33965

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Emergency: 911

Non-Emergency: 239-590-1900

Fax: 239-590-1910