This Special Services division consists of 5 other units; Communications, Records, Investigations, Selective Enforcement Unit, Computer Network development and Software support. Each of these areas serves in a support capacity to the entire Department.
Investigations
University police officers also review reports of old, or "cold," crimes. University of Kansas detectives follow up crime reports that have investigative leads. Detectives analyze each assigned case and issue summonses or obtains arrest warrants when required.
University detectives coordinate with the district or city attorney's offices for the filing of criminal charges. University Police Department crime reports containing information that may affect the security of other University units are routed to those units and appropriate administrators.
Selective Enforcement Unit
University police officers review trends in criminal activity and utilize selective enforcement techniques and strategies.
Communications
The Communications unit is staffed with trained dispatchers that handle incoming telephone calls from regular, emergency 911, and blue-phone direct line telephones. They dispatch and monitor officers on all calls for service over the campus radio network. The dispatchers prioritize the information they receive and then relay it to other persons or officers. They monitor two fire systems, two access control systems, and all holdup/disturbance/intrusion systems on campus. Access Control administration is also handled through this area as is video monitoring of the campus CCTV system.
Records
The Records unit is staffed with personnel that handle data entry, archiving operations, and report requests as well as the responsibility for fingerprinting license applicants. The care, custody and control of the Evidence/Property room rests with this unit. They also handle reports and crime analysis.
Computer Network and Software Support
The Departments records system and report writing software are maintained through this division. Computer updates and software update/upgrades are handled within this division. This division also handles maintenance and administration of the campus wide radio network.
Contact
Captain Brent Baker
Special Services Commander
(913) 588-5145
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