The UAMS Police Department is officially recognized as the Law Enforcement
Agency of jurisdiction for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
The Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide the most
comprehensive services for patients, visitors and staff. In terms of staffing
the Department is one of the largest Higher Education law enforcement agencies
in Arkansas. Current staff consists of the following certified law enforcement
staff: Chief, Captain, four Lieutenants, six Sergeants, twenty nine full time
officers and four part-time officers. Plus the following civilian staff:
business manager, five dispatchers and ten security officers. All certified
officers are certified by the Arkansas Department of Minimum Standards. Officers
are vested with full police powers while on UAMS owned or leased property.
Those powers include but are not limited to arrest, search & seizure and full
authority to enforce the laws of the State of Arkansas.
The UAMS Police Department utilizes many tools to maintain a high level of
safety and security throughout the Medical Center. The Department monitors
an extensive Closed Circuit T.V. system. The system is directly linked to
the UAMS Police Department Dispatch where staff record and monitor, watching
for any suspicious or criminal activity. The entire system is recorded on a
state of the art digital recording system which provides for the immediate
recovery and review of recorded data as needed. The Medical Center also utilizes
a comprehensive Controlled Access System to monitor and regulate entry to
the facility and other sensitive areas within the Medical Center. Uniformed
officers patrol the UAMS Campus 24 hours of every day.
Officers conduct a variety of services to make the environment at the Medical
Center as pleasant and as safe as possible. In addition to law enforcement
and security measures, officers provide a safety escort service to and from
Medical Center parking areas and motorist assists on Campus property. They
respond to complaints and alarms, unlock and secure areas and buildings,
and support the medical center's Emergency Preparedness Policies. As stated
in our Mission Statement, the UAMS Campus Police will provide a safe and secure
environment for the Medical Center. We will enforce all laws pertaining to
orderly conduct while striving to embrace the Core Values of UAMS Medical Center.