About UOPD

Mission

The University of Oregon police department partners with students, faculty, and staff to keep our university safe by providing excellent public safety with Character, Compassion, and Courage. 

Character -  Our character defines the attributes and ethical values that distinguish our organization; we value our employees, and their high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgement. 
Compassion - We show compassion by caring for and helping those in need. We value the community that we serve. Our organization is here to serve our campus community. We value the diversity among all individuals and treat everyone with courtesy and respect.     
Courage -  We display courage in facing danger and difficult situations and are always mindful of the welfare of others. We value the moral courage to do what is right in the face of adversity. 

Operation

UOPD operates 24 hours per day, year-round. Officers patrol the campus on foot, by bicycle and vehicle, and are responsible for campus safety, crime prevention and law enforcement. We actively collaborate with students and other campus partners to prioritize and respond to campus safety needs.

UOPD serves campus with sworn police officers, community service officers, security officers, and civilian staff in a variety of roles. UOPD works with campus and community partners to track safety issues and use proven approaches for prevention and response.

UOPD has established a detailed matrix and job function descriptions that help determine what UOPD resources are the most appropriate to deploy in response to every potential type of call for service.

UOPD is separate from the Eugene Police Department, and any other local law enforcement agencies. UOPD is a department of the University of Oregon, and covers all campus properties as its jurisdiction. While UOPD works with Eugene Police and other agencies to prevent and solve crime, UOPD exists to serve students and campus community members, and can prioritize issues important to the campus community. UOPD works with student and faculty government as well as various campus departments and offices, to tailor services to the needs of the UO.

Department Structure

  • Office of the Chief
  • Patrol Operations
  • Professional Standards and Training
  • Security and Special Events

Authority and Jurisdiction

UOPD receives its police powers under the Oregon Revised Statutes (Section 352.121).

Although sworn UOPD police officers may enforce the law anywhere in the state, as with all state-certified law enforcement officers, UOPD's primary patrol jurisdiction is the owned and controlled property of the University of Oregon, including UO Portland and satellite campuses in Bend and Charleston.