UH Manoa Department of Public Safety

This is a TEST email of the UHM integrated campus-wide UH ALERT emergency communications system. In an actual emergency, you would be given instructions, updates and, ultimately, the final all-clear notification via emails and... text messages (if you have signed up to receive emergency text alerts). Keep your emergency contact information up-to-date at https://www.hawaii.edu/alert/. The official UH Manoa home page at https://manoa.hawaii.edu and social media accounts will be updated to reflect the test (follow us on Facebook and Twitter @uhmanoa). UH Manoa Department of Public Safety social media accounts will also be updated to reflect this test (follow us on Facebook and Twitter @uhmanoasafety). This TEST is conducted once each semester (this is the fall 2021 test). If you are having technical trouble with UH ALERT, see the article at http://www.hawaii.edu/askus/1363 or send an email to [email protected]. In addition to signing up for UH Alert, we encourage our community to read through our Emergency Response Guidebook, which provides emergency response and evacuation procedures for a wide variety of incidents, including hurricanes, natural disasters, fires, active shooter incidents, bomb threats, civil disturbances, and more. Visit https://manoa.hawaii.edu/dps/emergency-management/ to download this guide.

String of Storage Closet Burglaries at UH Mnoa A string of burglaries has occurred from three separate storage closets on UH Mnoa campus recently. In one incident, a custodian’s closet at HELP was burglarized and a leaf blower was taken. In a separate incident, a suspect was seen on CCTV camera entering a maintenance room at HIG and attempting to take equipment, when he was interrupted by DPS officers. In the third incident, several items of maintenance equipment were ta...ken from a storage closet at Shidler. Please notify the UH Mnoa Department of Public Safety (DPS) at (808) 956-6911 or the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) at 911 if you have any information regarding these incidents. DPS recommends: - Always ensure that your storage shed or room is locked, even if you only plan to be away for a few minutes. Never leave an unlocked storage area unattended. - Install a locking bar to span the front of your storage shed, ensuring that it spans all doors on the shed. There are many locking bar options which are easy to install and can be found online. - If your shed or storage area has windows with a screen or jealousies, consider installing a secure window that cannot easily be cut or removed. - Use a high-quality lock that cannot easily be compromised by bolt cutters. - Consider installing security cameras or alarms on any storage areas, especially if they are not visited or seen every day. - Regularly check on storage areas sometimes DPS receives reports of burglaries from sheds that have not been checked for several days or weeks, making the time of the burglary difficult to determine. - If multiple people have access to a storage room or unit, ensure that everyone follows the same protocols for keeping the area secure. - Keep an inventory of items in the storage unit and be sure to update the list each time something is removed or replaced. - Keep serial numbers of any higher-priced items or equipment, to ensure that property can be returned to you if recovered. Avoid storing expensive items in an outdoor storage shed. If possible, store these items indoors in a secured room. - Contact us if you observe suspicious people, vehicles, or activity on campus. While the term suspicious may mean different things to different people, we urge our community to contact us even if they aren’t sure whether or not something seems out of place. If you see something, say something by immediately calling DPS at (808) 956-6911 or HPD at 911 so an officer can respond to check the location.

DPS is proud to announce the release of our video, Safety at UH Mnoa! This video provides a quick overview of information you need to stay safe on campus. We encourage our community to view this video to learn how you can protect yourself and your personal property on campus. We hope you enjoy!

Burglary at Holmes Hall storage sheds Today, Thursday, April 22, a burglary was reported from three storage sheds at Holmes Hall at UH Mnoa. The male suspect used a pry bar to break into the sheds between 7:11 a.m. and 7:15 a.m. this morning. It is unknown what items were taken, and the incident was reported to Honolulu Police. The incident was captured on nearby cameras see suspect photo. Please notify the UH Mnoa Department of Public Safety (DPS) at (808) 956-6911 or... the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) at 911 if you have any information regarding this incident, or if you recognize the suspect. DPS recommends: - Always ensure that your storage shed or room is locked, even if you only plan to be away for a few minutes. Never leave an unlocked storage area unattended. - Install a locking bar to span the front of your storage shed, ensuring that it spans all doors on the shed. There are many locking bar options which are easy to install and can be found online. - If your shed or storage area has windows with a screen or jealousies, consider installing a secure window that cannot easily be cut or removed. - Use a high-quality lock that cannot easily be compromised by bolt cutters. - Consider installing security cameras or alarms on any storage areas, especially if they are not visited or seen every day. - Regularly check on storage areas sometimes DPS receives reports of burglaries from sheds that have not been checked for several days or weeks, making the time of the burglary difficult to determine. - If multiple people have access to a storage room or unit, ensure that everyone follows the same protocols for keeping the area secure. - Keep an inventory of items in the storage unit and be sure to update the list each time something is removed or replaced. - Keep serial numbers of any higher-priced items or equipment, to ensure that property can be returned to you if recovered. Avoid storing expensive items in an outdoor storage shed. If possible, store these items indoors in a secured room. - Contact us if you observe suspicious people, vehicles, or activity on campus. While the term suspicious may mean different things to different people, we urge our community to contact us even if they aren’t sure whether or not something seems out of place. If you see something, say something by immediately calling DPS at (808) 956-6911 or HPD at 911 so an officer can respond to check the location.

Campus will test UH Alert emergency communications next Tuesday UH Mnoa will conduct an integrated campus-wide test of its emergency communications capabilities next Tuesday, June 22, between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.. The following will occur:... 1) Test EMAIL messages will go out to all UH Mnoa (including JABSOM/UHCC) students, faculty, staff and vicinity contacts. 2) Test TEXT messages will be sent to those who have signed up to receive emergency TEXT messages. Sign up for emergency TEXT messages at https://www.hawaii.edu/alert/. 3) The official UH Mnoa home page at https://manoa.hawaii.edu and social media accounts will be updated to reflect the test (follow us on Facebook and Twitter @uhmanoa). UH Mnoa Department of Public Safety social media accounts will also be updated to reflect this test (follow us on Facebook and Twitter @uhmanoasafety). All members of the UH Mnoa community are urged to sign up to receive emergency TEXT alerts (if you have not already done so) by going online to the website at https://www.hawaii.edu/alert/. If you have already signed up, log in at https://www.hawaii.edu/alert/ to ensure that your contact information is up-to-date. You may test your cell phone information by sending a test message from the website to your phone. If you are having technical trouble with UH Alert, see the article at http://www.hawaii.edu/askus/1363 or send an email to [email protected]. In addition to signing up for UH Alert, we encourage our community to read through our Emergency Response Guidebook, which provides emergency response and evacuation procedures for a wide variety of incidents, including hurricanes, natural disasters, fires, active shooter incidents, bomb threats, civil disturbances, and more. Visit https://manoa.hawaii.edu/dps/emergency-management/ to download this guide. Thank you in advance of the June 22, 2021 test of UH Alert.

Aggravated Assault near Burns Hall Honolulu Police are investigating an aggravated assault that occurred in front of Burns Hall on the UH Manoa campus on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at around 7:45 p.m.. Authorities say three students were walking down East-West Road when two male suspects came up from behind and struck two of the students with a baseball bat. The students did not sustain serious injuries. One suspect was subdued by the victims and arrested by police. The other ...suspect fled on foot and is described by witnesses as: - Age: 18-20 - Hair: straight, short cut - Height: 6’ - Clothing: black T-shirt If you have any information, please contact the UH Manoa Department of Public Safety (DPS) at (808) 956-6911 or Honolulu Police (HPD) at 911. Remember: - It is a crime to intentionally touch someone against his or her will, regardless of the situation. - Responsibility is with the perpetrator, not the victim/survivor no one deserves, asks for or provokes assault. - Counseling services are available. For students, please contact the Counseling & Student Development Center at (808) 956-7927. For employees who need counseling services, please speak with your Human Resources representative, who can provide information on the Employee Assistance Program. Although the victim/survivor is never at fault, prioritizing one’s personal safety is recommended. The following safety tips have been provided by DPS: - Be aware of your surroundings, look assertive, and keep a safe distance from strangers. - Encourage friends to travel in pairs or with trusted companions, especially at night or in remote areas. - Trust your intuition if a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, choose an alternative - Download the Manoa Guardian app and use the Safety Timer feature to notify family, friends, or DPS staff if you are walking alone or in an unfamiliar place on campus: http://manoaguardian.com/. - If you feel that you or others are in danger, look for a blue light Emergency Call Box, call DPS at (808) 956-6911, or call HPD at 911. - To report suspicious, illegal, or unusual activity on campus, call DPS at (808) 956-6911 or HPD at 911.

Check out our Spring 2021 edition of the DPS e-newsletter! View our updated strategic plan, participate in our campus safety survey, and read tips for how to stay safe while walking alone on campus: http://eepurl.com/hrUstr

Take our Campus Safety Survey for a chance to WIN a $25 UH Bookstore gift card! This survey is open to all UH Mnoa students and employees (check your UH email for details or use the link below). https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UHManoaSafety2021

UH Manoa will conduct an integrated campus-wide test of its emergency communications capabilities tomorrow, Tuesday, June 22, between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.. The following will occur: 1) Test EMAIL messages will go out to all UH Manoa (including JABSOM/UHCC) students, faculty, staff and vicinity contacts.... 2) Test TEXT messages will be sent to those who have signed up to receive emergency TEXT messages. Sign up for emergency TEXT messages at https://www.hawaii.edu/alert/. 3) The official UH Manoa home page at https://manoa.hawaii.edu and social media accounts will be updated to reflect the test (follow us on Facebook and Twitter @uhmanoa). UH Manoa Department of Public Safety social media accounts will also be updated to reflect this test (follow us on Facebook and Twitter @uhmanoasafety). All members of the UH Manoa community are urged to sign up to receive emergency TEXT alerts (if you have not already done so) by going online to the website at https://www.hawaii.edu/alert/. If you have already signed up, log in at https://www.hawaii.edu/alert/ to ensure that your contact information is up-to-date. You may test your cell phone information by sending a test message from the website to your phone. If you are having technical trouble with UH Alert, see the article at http://www.hawaii.edu/askus/1363 or send an email to [email protected]. In addition to signing up for UH Alert, we encourage our community to read through our Emergency Response Guidebook, which provides emergency response and evacuation procedures for a wide variety of incidents, including hurricanes, natural disasters, fires, active shooter incidents, bomb threats, civil disturbances, and more. Visit https://manoa.hawaii.edu/dps/emergency-management/ to download this guide. Thank you in advance for your cooperation during the June 22, 2021 test of UH Alert.

String of Vehicle Thefts and Attempted Thefts at UH Mnoa UH Mnoa has experienced a recent string of vehicle thefts and attempted vehicle thefts on campus. In the past few weeks, a moped was stolen from lower campus near the athletic fields, and a golf cart was recently stolen from Zone 4 parking lot. During the past month, three attempted vehicle thefts were also reported. One incident involved a motorcycle parked at Waahila Faculty Apartments, and another incident inv...Continue reading