University of California Police Department, Riverside

Have you ever noticed how some people are just really dedicated to their work? Like Takis here, working hard trying to steal scooters.

So, this witness is a community hero. See what Takis didn’t realize was that this hero noticed him stealing her scooter, and put out the help signals. UCRPD received the communities help signal, and responded in an instant. Can you guess what Takis does? He runs off to steal another scooter! At this point, he’s just playing ‘ catch me if you can’ with our UCRPD.

When your UCRPD catch up to to talk to him, he lies about being a student. Really? In what world do you lie about being a student while trying to steal scooters? “I’m a student.. of CRIME”

Turns out Takis had pinky promised he would be a law-abiding citizen. It turns out that he was in possession of illegal items on a university campus. So, it’s not just a scooter-stealing spree. It’s a full bone crime buffet. UCRPD had to es**rt him to the downtown jail for him to explain how he broke his pinky promise. Takis was booked for more violations than a Netflix user has passwords.

So, remember, folks, if you see someone out there, just know they’re working hard at being caught. And our vigilant witness is the real MVP here making sure our scooters stay right where they belong!

National Night Out 2024

This past weekend, UCRPD was involved in such a meaningful event. Congratulations to all the athletes for their participation and accomplishments in the 2024 Special Olympics Bowling Competition! Your dedication and spirit truly make a difference.

Last night, Officer Stratmoen was conducting a routine area check on campus when he came across an unattended electric scooter. Recognizing the potential for it being stolen, he proceeded to conduct a records check which confirmed that the scooter had indeed been reported stolen earlier that same day. He promptly contacted the victim and successfully returned the scooter to its rightful owner.

Officer Stratmoen’s vigilance and prompt action resulted in the recovery of stolen property and a positive outcome for the victim.

🔹🔹This incident serves as a crucial reminder to our UCR Community about the importance of registering your scooters/bicycles/etc. Registering your scooter is a simple yet effect way to protect your investment and ensure that authorities can assist you promptly if the need arises. 🔹🔹

UCRPD had a great time today presenting on Crime Prevention and Crisis Response to students participating in the North America Spelling Champion Challenge hosted at UCR each summer!

🔹Student Employee Appreciation🔹

On 06/29/24, HST Pham assisted UCPD Officers during two different incidents in a matter of hours. HST Pham’s observation skills and diligence allows officers to apprehend and arrest two suspects on campus. Thank you HST Pham for your dedication to UCPD!

On the cool night of 07/17, while the campus is desolate on summer break Jason and Haddie decided to pay UCR a visit. Unknown to them UCRPD officers patrol the campus streets preventing crime. Officers Stratmoen and Huang happened to notice these visitors as they were not abiding by the laws in the vehicle they were driving. The visitors were es**rted to an area near the Glen Mor parking structure.

During a conversation with our 1st time visitors, Officers discovered that our visitors were not affiliated to UCR and “did not know” it was illegal to drive without a license. After educating them about drivers license requirements, our keen Officers discovered a large amount of illegal drugs and stolen personal identity information in their possession.

The driver Haddie, who was on probation for identity theft was in possession of several forms of identification of other folks. Haddie said that she also didn’t know was illegal to have a hobby of collecting such information. Jason, a registered s*x offender was in possession of approximately ½ pound of methamphetamine.

Jason and Haddie won themselves a free ride to our downtown county jail for their visit to UCR.

UCRPD wishes you a happy and safe Fourth of July!

Have a fun and safe summer, Highlanders! Here’s a quick review of our Spring Quarter stats, a warm welcome to our new officers, and some helpful tips for Summer!

Congratulations to our Highlander Safety Team Member’s that are graduating this week! UCPD wishes you the best on your future endeavors.

UCRPD would like to wish a very Happy Father’s Day to all the hardworking fathers out there!

Everyone meet Israel,

Last Thursday, Israel was spotted attempting to steal multiple E-scooters near the A wing of Pentland Hills. The student called UCPD.

UCPD Officers responded to Pentland Hills and located Israel near two unsecured scooters he claimed he owned. Israel also was found to be in possession of burglary tools and a methamphetamine pipe. Israel was subsequently arrested for violating his probation by being in possession of said items.
This is the second time UCRPD has arrested Israel for attempting to steal E-scooters on campus.

The next day, a UCR student came into UCPD to report that her scooter had been stolen. Through investigative means, UCPD was able to happily reunite her with her E-scooter!

UCPD would like to reach out to any other UCR students who might have had their E-scooters stolen from Pentland Hills on Thursday, June 6, 2024. If you happened to have your scooter stolen from that area at that time, we would love the opportunity to possibly reunite you with your property! Please call us anytime at 951-827-5222 if this may be you.

UCRPD would like to welcome our newest employees!
We are excited to have experienced and dedicated laterals joining our team!

Please welcome Officer Avelar, Officer Stratmoen and Officer Huang to the UCR Community.

This morning, members of participated in the annual . The run is a fundraiser for the Special Olympics where department members carry the of Hope, symbolizing courage and celebration of diversity uniting communities around the globe.

UCRPD would like to wish all the mothers out there a very Happy Mother’s Day! 💐

May the 4th be with you this Highlander Day!

We are so thankful for our amazing dispatchers at UCRPD!

Campus Safety Walk 2024 with

Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week to our amazing Public Safety Dispatchers! Our Dispatchers here at UCRPD are out of this world 🚀🪐

On February 14, 2024 a student reported that his scooter was stolen from campus. On March 22, 2024 after conducting some follow up Detectives were able to return the scooter to its owner! Great job from our UCRPD detectives!

Are you up for a Challeneg? Join us for The Highlander Fitness Challenge April 12th at the SRC! More information to come‼️

Friday we had some friendly visitor from the Center for Early Childhood Education. We appreciate being a part of Community Helpers week.

WE ARE HIRING❕

UC Riverside Police Department is hiring Highlander Safety Team Members! HST’s work closely with UC Riverside police officers on daily patrols, special events and security details. HST’s are critical members of the UC Riverside Police Department and receive specialized training to strengthen Campus Safety.

Application can be found through handshake: Highlander Safety Team Member

We had a great time at Coffee with a Cop! Thanks to everyone that stopped by! And huge shoutout to for the coffee! See you all at the next one!

Law Enforcement Torch Run Kick Off Breakfast this morning with

Highlanders, protect your property by locking it up! Use a metal u-lock and consider adding a GPS tracking device to your bikes and scooter, and document the make, model, and serial number of your things to provide to law enforcement if your property is taken.

Campus Safety Info Session with

Another stolen scooter was located and returned to its rightful owner thanks to our awesome Highlander Student Safety Team! Great job to these hardworking students!

Are you a UCR student looking for an on campus job? Apply for our Highlander Student Safety Team at Police.UCR.edu. Click the Services tab, then Highlander Student Safety Team to find out more!