DUIs on UNF\u2019s campus<\/a> as there are at other universities because of the campus\u2019s layout and lack of nightlife on campus.<\/p>\n\u201cUNF doesn\u2019t have the same sort of on-campus entertainment districts that you see at other universities,\u201d Cornelius said. \u201cA lot of students choose to live off campus or leave campus to entertain themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cornelius said schools such as FSU and Florida Gulf Coast University have entertainment districts and bars located closer to campus and student housing, which require more DUI enforcement. While DUI incidents may be less common at UNF, the training IPTM provides ensures that officers are prepared to handle impaired driving cases should they occur, whether on campus or in surrounding areas.<\/p>\n
In addition to its regular training courses, IPTM hosts national law enforcement conferences, including its annual Symposium on Traffic Safety. The conference consists of two tracks that focus on impaired driving and traffic crash investigations. Although these events attract officers from across the country, their presence on UNF\u2019s campus further strengthens the professional development resources available to UPD.<\/p>\n
The UPD works closely with IPTM and sends officers to attend courses whenever possible.<\/p>\n
Jack Kane, lieutenant of UPD who oversees special events, investigations and accreditation, said the department values its relationship with IPTM and regularly utilizes the training courses offered on campus.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe try to send our officers to as many classes there as we can,\u201d Kane said.<\/p>\n
Kane said most UNF officers take advantage of IPTM\u2019s leadership and management training courses. While UPD benefits from several IPTM programs, most of the tactical training is conducted by the Jacksonville Sheriff\u2019s Office. Still, Kane said having IPTM on campus provides convenient access to specialized instruction that supports the department\u2019s overall preparedness.<\/p>\n
That preparedness becomes especially important during events hosted on campus. UPD is responsible for providing security at those events, and Kane said the size of the event and whether alcohol will be served determines how many officers are assigned.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf it reaches a certain size or there\u2019s alcohol being sold at the event, we require at least two officers to be there,\u201d Kane said.<\/p>\n
Beyond event security, UNF police officers are trained for a range of emergencies that may occur on campus.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kane said every building on campus has an emergency response plan tailored to that specific building. Officers receive active shooter and active assailant training when they are hired and complete refresher training annually. He said if an active shooter or active assailant situation occurs, officers are trained not to wait for backup and to take immediate action to stop the threat.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s emergency plans everywhere. They\u2019re not public-facing, but we do have plans that deal with events and protocols,\u201d Kane said. He added that active shooter drills are the main focus of training. This training is completed through various venues, including JSO and IPTM.<\/p>\n
UPD officials say officers remain prepared to respond to emergencies and maintain campus safety, citing their ongoing training \u2014 including their relationship with IPTM \u2014 as a key reason.<\/p>\n
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