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 South.

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FGCU Alert: All students, faculty, and staff should read important information sent to your FGCU email. See COVID-19 updates on www.fgcu.edu.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATES

FGCU is monitoring the latest information from health officials. See travel advisories and recommended health precautions.

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Notices & Alerts

University alerts will be handled through RAVE Alert which will be distributed through text messages, email, social media and other platforms.

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ACCREDITATION TEAM INVITES PUBLIC COMMENTS ABOUT THE FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will arrive April 28,2020 to examine all aspects of the University Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services. The Florida Gulf Coast University Police Department must comply with approximately 250 standards in order to maintain its accredited status. Many of the standards are critical to life, health and safety issues.

The assessors will review written materials; interview individuals; and visit offices and other areas where compliance can be witnessed.

As part of the assessment, agency members and the general public are invited to offer comments to the assessment team. A copy of the standards manual is available through the University Police Department’s Accreditation Manager, Lt James Slapp, who may be contacted at jslapp@fgcu.edu.

For more information regarding CFA or for persons wishing to offer written comments about the Florida Gulf Coast University Police Department’s ability to meet the standards of accreditation, please write: CFA, P.O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, Florida 32302, or email to flaccreditation@fdle.state.fl.us
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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 Prevention

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Services

Threat Assessment & Management Team

FGCU cultivates a secure community within a supportive and accessible living, learning and working environment. It is standard practice on university campuses to promote safety through a Threat Assessment & Management Team (TAMT) empowered to investigate, assess and manage risks of violence by any troubled community member.

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Quick Links to Services

SELF DEFENSE Program THREAT ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT TEAM UPD NON-EMERGENCY ONLINE POLICE REPORT Active Shooter Plan

OBTAIN A CRASH REPORT FLHSMV* OBTAIN A CRASH REPORT LEXISNEXIS UNIVERSITY INVENTORY LOSS REPORT**DAILY CRIME LOGS & ANNUAL REPORTS

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

*Reports are available directly from FLHSMV (FL. Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles) after 10 days.
** Send all Inventory Loss Reports to: updonlinereporting@fgcu.edu. All information required on this form is found on your property inventory sheet.

Meet the University Police 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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Police Emergency: 239-590-1900

Fire/Medical Emergency: 911

Non-Emergency: 239-590-1900

Fax: 239-590-1910