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UC DAVIS: POLICE DEPARTMENT June 19, 2003 DEANS, DIRECTORS, DEPARTMENT CHAIRS, AND CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS Re: Ministerial Conference and Expo on Agricultural Science and Technology UC Davis Tour on June 25, 2003 The international Ministerial Conference and Expo on Agricultural Science and Technology being held in Sacramento June 23 through 25, 2003, is expected to attract several hundred people, including agricultural ministers, to Sacramento. Several of the ministers plan to tour UC Davis facilities on June 25, 2003. The conference and expo is also attracting activist groups from around the United States who have called for direct actions against the conference. The direct actions may include protests, marches and disruptions, or such attempted acts of criminal behavior as vandalism. We expect that during the June 25th tours activists will be on campus protesting, and possibly attempting to disrupt the tours of our facilities. Additionally, we expect that members of activist groups may choose to take direct actions on campus as early as June 20, 2003. In response, the UC Davis Police Department is taking action to ensure our community is as safe and secure as possible, and that the activists do not interfere with visitors, community members or usual campus activities. Our planning includes: * Beginning the week of June 16, 2003, we will deploy extra enforcement and security personnel to perform directed security patrols on campus. * During the tours on June 25, 2003, we will deploy police and security personnel at the tour sites and around campus focusing on crowd control, personal safety of members of the campus community and our visitors, and facility security. * Members of the Police Department continue to meet with campus administrators to coordinate efforts of safety, security, emergency preparedness, and public information. * Beyond campus, we continue to coordinate safety and security planning with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. We will participate in the Regional Law Enforcement Joint Operations Center for the duration of the conference to ensure prompt information sharing. We ask all community members to: * Be aware of your surroundings and alert to suspicious activity. * On June 25, 2003, all UCD staff should have their UCD identification and a photo identification card available. * On June 25, 2003, anticipate traffic control by police or parking officers at intersections and restricted parking especially close to buildings o Obey all traffic control directions and parking restriction signs. * Immediately report all suspicious activities and people to the UC Davis Police Department at 752-1230. Examples include: o Conspicuous or unusual behavior. o People taking photographs of critical facilities. o People asking detailed questions about physical security. o People asking for information on the location of the tour sites. o Strangers in non-public work areas. o Threatening/harassing telephone calls. o People inappropriately dressed for the weather conditions. o Suspicious looking packages or objects. If you plan on being in the downtown Sacramento area June 22-26, 2003, the California Highway Patrol has distributed a flyer concerning transportation tips, personal security in public and personal security if you work in the downtown Sacramento area. You may view the CHP flyer on the UC Davis Police Website at http://police.ucdavis.edu. The UC Davis Police Department in concert with the UC Davis News Service is dedicated to keeping you informed. Updated information, as warranted, will be posted on the campus's home page, http://www.ucdavis.edu. If you encounter a non-emergency incident requiring an officer response, or have helpful information for law enforcement, please contact the UC Davis Police at 530-752-1230. For emergencies and in-progress crimes, dial 9-1-1 or from your cell-phone dial (530) 752-1230. Should you be approached by news media covering campus activism, please refer them to the UC Davis News Service (530-752-1930) for assistance. Calvin E. Handy Chief of Police 03-072
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