University Police Department-Northern Command

Supporting the Pack through proactive community involvement, service, protection and trust.

Office hours: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Officer on-call hours: 24 hours a day, seven days a week

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Emergency contact

If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, call 9-1-1.

Emergency Alert System

Registered students, faculty and staff receive emergency updates by text or email through the Emergency Alert system. Emergency notifications are also posted to University social media channels.

Non-emergency contact

If you need to speak with the police, but it's not an emergency, call (775) 334-2677.

Individual intervention

To report a student or situation that is not an immediate threat, please contact one of the following:

Questions or concerns? Email unrpd@police.unr.edu.

Student expression, rights and responsibilities

We are committed to protecting and preserving students' rights to peaceful freedom of speech and expression. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities as a student.

Student expression

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Services and resources

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Pack Rides requests

Pack Rides provides on-demand rides to and from University locations during evening hours throughout the academic year.

Contact Pack Rides

Fingerprinting

The University Police Department offers fingerprinting services by appointment at the University of Nevada, Reno main station. This service is also offered to the public. If you're having fingerprints done to comply with the University's Policy for the Protection of Children, be sure to bring a printed, completed packet and an IPO to your appointment.

Book a fingerprinting appointment

Dissemination request

The Police Department may provide court case information to parties involved. Requests must be filed online or in person to have a case approved for dissemination.

Dissemination request

Ride-along request

The Police Department offers a ride-along program for educational purposes related to criminal justice and law enforcement practices. To request a ride-along, complete the form below and email it to unrpd@police.unr.edu.

Ride-along request form

Women's self-defense class

University Police offers different options for those wanting to know more about women's self-defense. The Girls on Guard Drop-In classes are for students looking for a weekly workout and the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) academic course over the course of the semester teaches women about awareness and defense techniques. The form below is for community self-defense classes or private group classes for departments or campus-recognized groups.

Class registration form

Victim advocacy

We provide advocate services to people affected by harassment, assault, stalking, and other crimes. Our goal is to give you a voice and ensure you have the resources you need.

Victim advocate services

Police Department events

There are currently no events

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Crime reporting

Under the Clery Act, the Police Department maintains and publishes records of crimes that occur on and near campus. The daily crime logs detail crimes within the past 60 days, while the Annual Security Report contains crime statistics and safety information over the last three years.

Daily crime logs

Annual Security Report

Partners and related services

How was your interaction with us?

Complete the following form to either initiate a complaint for investigation regarding officer conduct during specific incidents or commend and recognize exemplary service by officers in positive encounters.

Citizen Commendation & Complaint Form