A Rape Awareness Week is held every year, usually in January or February sponsored by Student Government. The purpose of these groups is to provide important information and literature on personal safety, campus security, available emergency and crime prevention services, and other safety and security issues of concern. Annual Bear's Fair An annual pre-spring break information fair is sponsored by the University Police Department, local law enforcement agencies and community organizations. The fair provides a fun and informative day for students, encouraging spring break safety and compliance with beach laws and alcohol laws. The fair is held on the Plaza of Americas and attracts approximately 10,000 to 12,000 participants.
Bicycles are the number one target for theft.
The University Police Department offers a free bicycle registration program. This program provides an opportunity for individual counselling in the proper use of bicycle security, as well as information pertaining to bicycle laws and safety . Crime Watch Crime Watch programs have been established for all housing units and administrative offices. Persons residing or working in these areas receive educational programming in the practice of crime prevention and are encouraged to work together to prevent crime in their respective areas. To help assess their effectiveness, each area is provided with monthly crime reports.