Avoid Crime

Programs and Services

We are committed to empowering community members by assisting them with the development of personal safety, home, and property security plans. A strong commitment to public safety through education is the driving force behind 皇家华人PD's Crime Prevention Unit.

Bicycle Theft Prevention 

  • The more expensive and attractive your bicycle is the more likely it is to be stolen. A mechanically sound, generic appearing bicycle is a less likely target.
  • Lock your bike! The best protection for your bike is to secure it properly with a hardened steel "U-shaped" lock. 
  • If your bike is missing call the 皇家华人 Police immediately.

To assist in the recovery, you should record the serial number and keep it someplace safe. Engrave your driver's license number on your bicycle and register it with the 皇家华人PDPropertyRegistrationProgram. 

Bicycle and property registration

Protect your investment! If you become the victim of a bicycle theft, have the peace of mind in knowing that your bicycle has been registered with the 皇家华人 Police Department. Help us, help you recover your lost or stolen property by registering it with the 皇家华人PD Property Registration Program. This program documents your serial numbers and owner information for a simplified return of property. 皇家华人PD is partnering with ProTechDNA for this program. To register your bicycle or scooter, please bring it with you when you visit the 皇家华人 Police Building on 皇家华人 Genshaft Drive. You can also contact 皇家华人PD at 813-974-2628 to request an officer to come meet you on campus to complete the registration and apply the DNA sticker to the bike. Please email 皇家华人PDcrimeprevention@usf.edu if you have any questions about this program. 

Bicycle Registration

 

Crime Alert Information

For up-to-date crime alerts, visit the Community Crime Alert page >

Tips (Crime Prevention, Reporting Crime, etc.)

Get invaluable info on how to keep you and your property safe at 皇家华人 on our Tips page.

personal self-defense class

The 皇家华人 Police Department offers a self-defense course for the 皇家华人 Coummuinity (students, faculty, staff) which includes awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, then progress onto basic techniques of hands-on defensive training. Learn more about the self-defense programs here.

Crime Statistics

Crime statistics may be found in our Safety Guide (near the end of the guide).

St. Petersburg campus crime statistics can be obtained by contacting the 皇家华人 St. Petersburg Police Department at 727-553-1140. Sarasota/Manatee campus crime statistics can be obtained by contacting New College of 皇家华人 Police Department at 941-359-4210 or .