Chief Dustin OlsonChief Dustin Olson

Assistant Chief Cathy Farley Assistant Chief Cathy Farley

Captain Mike FosterCaptain Mike Foster

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UCPD Dispatch: (805) 893UCPD Dispatch: (805) 893--34463446

CSO Escort Line: (805) 893CSO Escort Line: (805) 893--20002000

www.police.ucsb.eduwww.police.ucsb.edu

Detective Dan WilsonDetective Dan Wilson

Officer Mitch MolitorOfficer Mitch Molitor

Officer Bob RogersOfficer Bob Rogers

Dispatcher Lindsay StraubDispatcher Lindsay Straub

CSO Alexis DoughertyCSO Alexis Dougherty

CSO Coordinator Rob CrewCSO Coordinator Rob Crew

P.R. Specialist Ariel T. BournesP.R. Specialist Ariel T. Bournes

ASAP: John BerberetASAP: John Berberet

Summer time has just begun and this is probably

my favorite time of the year. The beginning of summer

marks the start of graduation and the celebration of our

UCSB Students whom have worked tirelessly in the past few years. I cannot

tell you how much of a privilege it was for me to attend the commencement of

almost 6,000 students! Here, at UCPD, we also take this time to honor the

extraordinary accomplishments of our Public Safety employees during our

annual award ceremony. Their duty, selfless service, and concern for the welfare

of others embody the spirit of our department’s commitment to the

community.

In this edition of the Gaucho Guardian we highlight the efforts of our

department by showing you the hard work and accomplishments of all our

employees. Throughout the school year our employees have done an incredible

job! I hope that after reading this edition of our newsletter, you will agree that

the members of our department are among the best in any agency.

Though the summer has begun our work does not stop and we are here

for you at all times. This summer our department will remain vigilant in

training and in preparing for the upcoming school year. We want to continue

being among the best campus law enforcement agencies in the country

through our service to you. Please help us continue to make the campus a safe

place to live, learn, and work. When you see one of the members of my public

safety team, please feel free to ask them questions or bring up any concerns

you may have. They enjoy talking and interacting with you and we always

look forward to our service.

Best Regards,

Dustin Olson

Chief of Police

FORWARD

By Chief Dust in O lson

PUBLIC SAFETY LETTER OF

COMMENDATION

Officer Arviso (left) developed a department

recruitment strategy that has focused on

recruiting Military and Veteran personnel.

Officer Arviso has attended numerous military

bases and educated herself in aspects of the

military in addition to attended career fairs.

Because of Officer Arviso’s professionalism, the

Department has seen a sharp rise in applicants

who are veterans returning from military service.

They have one goal in mind – becoming one of

UC’s finest!

Officer Arviso has also become a Rape

Aggression Defense (RAD) instructor and

offered our free self defense courses to students,

staff, and faculty throughout the year. Officer

Arviso worked as a liaison to the LGBTQ

community and also works with sexual assault

survivors.

On March 18th, 2012, Officer Stevé was

assigned to investigate a “Hot Prowl” burglary

which had occurred at Santa Cruz Residence

Hall, room #1114. Officer Stevé’s initial

investigation identified two female victims who

were asleep inside their dorm room when

unknown suspect(s) entered the bedroom and

stole various items, which totaled over $650.

Officer Stevé conducted thorough follow up

interviews with a variety of witnesses that

eventually led to the identification of a primary

suspect. Because of Officer Stevé ’s thorough

and diligent actions, the arrest led to the

recovery of over $3,491.00 in stolen property.

PUBLIC SAFETY STUDENT CITATION CSO Jocelyn Cowan (left), CSO Austin Moita (middle),

CSO Alexis Dougherty (right), CSO Karen Perales (not pictured), were awarded

the Public Safety Student Citation.

Community Service Officer (CSO) Austin Moita is the CSO Student Lead and

the “go to” person for the staffing of about 80 CSOs, in addition to managing his

own rigorous academic course load. Austin has never faltered and has done an

exemplary job. Austin’s diligence and professionalism are in keeping with the

high standards of the CSO Organization and serve as an example for others to

emulate.

CSOs Alexis Dougherty, Jocelyn Cowan, and Karen Perales were also

awarded for their leading roles in the CSO program and for creating and

sustaining a host of crime prevention programs. From public service

announcements, bicycle registration, along with other administrative and

logistical tasks, these staff members are committed to the success of the unit, the

department, and the campus community.

TOP MARKSMEN

Out of a score of 300, these UCPD officers

are excellent marksmen and remain very

accurate with their duty weapons.

First Place: Sergeant David Millard (top

left) with a score of 260

Second Place: Corporal Matthew Stern

(top middle) with a score of 257

Third Place: Corporal Kevin Kilgore (top

right) with a score of 246

Denise Saulderes (below left) has been instrumental in working

effortlessly this past year to assist the Police Department in

redesigning and updating it’s web-site. To be more effective in

reaching out and connecting to our younger campus population,

Denise’s technical expertise has allowed UCPD’s website to take

on a more interactive and user-friendly feel. Denise’s vision,

strong work ethic, and leadership throughout this project were

noted by many of the Department members. Denise, your

contributions and assistance are nothing less than noteworthy and

UCPD remains very appreciative for your assistance.

Christopher Zbinden (below right) is an example of a strong and

sustainable partner who continuously works with the Police

Department in effective and ongoing ways. Christopher is a huge

resource for the Police Department in major event planning,

emergency exercises, and traffic problems that may arise.

Christopher’s leadership is an invaluable asset and his “can-do”

attitude remains nothing less than noteworthy.

UCSB Police Department proudly

highlights the great work of many

police employees and the partnerships

that make this community a safe place

to live, learn, and work.

The UCSB Fourth Annual Awards

Ceremony was attended by numerous

UCSB campus officials and the

representatives of numerous allied law

enforcement agencies.

The Gaucho Guardian would also like

to thank keynote speaker Dr. Edwin

Feliciano, MD, the Behavioral Health

Director for UCSB. Dr. Feliciano’s

words, insight, and support were very

much appreciated by all attendees!

UCPD’s 4th Annual

Awards Ceremony

Denise Saulderes and

Christopher Zbinden

PUBLIC SAFETY ASSISTANCE AWARD Officers Dawn Arviso and

James Stevé

Officer Bob Rogers

Corporal Matt Bly

UCPD’s 4th Annual Awards Ceremony

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CITATION

and POLICE VALOR CITATION

Corporal Matt Bly, Officers Jeff

Lupo, Evan Raleigh, and Ryan Smith

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CITATION

On November 17, 2012 at about 1:12 am, UCPD officers were

on foot patrol in Isla Vista when the sound of gunshots rang out.

Ofc. Smith and his partner were addressing the needs of an

assault victim when they quickly recognized the dangerous

sound of gunfire erupting. They immediately ran towards the

location where the gunshots were heard. As a result of their

quick and decisive actions, Officer Smith was able to observe a

male subject fleeing the area. This information would prove to

be vital in the apprehension of the weapon and suspect.

Ofc. Smith continuously worked with the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s

Office to provide descriptions, direction of travel, and other

pertinent information necessary for conducting an investigation.

In addition, Smith and his partner provided cover and scene

containment as additional law enforcement resources responded

to the area.

Based on the continuous involvement immediately following a

terrifying sound of gunshots, and for his quick and decisive

action under dangerous and adverse circumstances Officer Ryan

Smith was awarded the Distinguished Service Citation.

POLICE VALOR CITATION

On November 17, 2012, at about 1:12 am Corporal Matt Bly,

Officers Jeff Lupo, Evan Raleigh, and Ryan Smith were on

foot patrol in Isla Vista when the sound of gunshots rang out.

Corporal Bly and Officers Lupo and Raleigh were quick to

respond and assist in establishing a perimeter, exposing

themselves to potential danger for several hours. In addition,

there were several instances that required these officers to leave

their positions of safety and cover to assist in evacuating citizens

from their residences. For their quick and decisive actions under

dangerous circumstances, these Officers were hereby awarded

the Police Valor Citation.

Left to Right: Corporal Matt Bly,

Officers Evan Raleigh and Ryan Smith

CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

Yolanda Salcedo

Yolanda Salcedo (above right) has remained a key department

player in providing information about the bi-weekly pay change

to all non-exempt UCPD staff. In addition, she maintained and

updated PPS and Kronos files with the HR and Accounting

Departments around weekly changes. Yolanda effectively

worked with all Department staff during this payroll transition.

In addition, while maintaining the daily financial

responsibilities for the department, Yolanda has taken great

initiative with the purchasing system and changes in the

administrative unit. Yolanda always embraces change easily and

can be seen as an example for others to emulate.

POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR

Detective Dan Wilson

Detective Wilson (above right) took on a huge responsibility in

October of 2011 when he was asked to be the Lead-Detective in

the Problem Solving Unit. Detective Wilson answered this call

with zeal and great intuition. Managing case loads, reviewing

reports, and assigning follow-up investigations became easy and

were streamlined because of Detective Wilson’s prowess.

Detective Wilson has also completed a plethora of ancillary

administrative assignments and served as an Acting Sergeant.

Simply put, Detective Wilson has greatly enhanced the

Department’s effectiveness.

In addition to his leadership role, Detective Wilson also has

remained steadfast in his professional development and has

completed: Institute of Criminal Investigation Course, Crime

Scene Investigation, Dignitary Protection Course.

Because of Detective Wilson’s knowledge, experience, keen

analytical skills, and excellent leadership qualities, Detective Dan

Wilson is hereby your 2012 John McPhereson, Jr. Police Officer

of the Year.

UCPD’s AWARDS RECAP

UCSB Chief of Police:

Chief Dustin Olson

Honor Guard:

Corporal Matt Bly

Officer Mitch Molitor

Officer Dan Crawford

Officer Bob Rogers

Distinguished Guests:

Chancellor Henry T. Yang and

wife Dilling Yang

Executive Vice Chancellor Gene

Lucas

Senior Associate Vice Chancellor

Marc Fisher

Associate Vice-Chancellor Ron

Cortez

Allied Law Enforcement

Agencies:

Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill

Brown

Santa Barbara County

Undersheriff Jim Peterson

CHP – Captain Marty Maples

Chief Investigator for the District

Attorney, Dave Saunders

Chief of SB County Probation –

Beverly Taylor

Key Note Speaker:

Dr. Edwin A. Feliciano, MD -

UCSB Behavioral Health Director

Public Safety Letter of

Commendation:

Officers James Steve

Dawn Arviso

Public Safety Student Citation:

CSO Jocelyn Cowan, CSO Karen

Perales, CSO Alexis Dougherty,

and CSO Austin Moita

Police Valor Citation:

Corporal Matt Bly, Officers Jeff

Lupo, Evan Raleigh, and Ryan

Smith

Distinguished Service Citation:

Officer Ryan Smith

Civilian Employee of the Year:

Yolanda Salcedo

Police Officer of the Year:

Detective Dan Wilson

e catch

up with the

busiest person

in Law Enforcement,

Detective Dan Wilson.

Our department legend

waives his right to remain

silent and tells his side of the

story on what it’s really like to be

UCPD’s Police Officer of the Year for 2012.

You’re familiar with interviewing suspects. Do you mind if

I ask you a few questions? Jokingly - Are you already

recording me? There isn't going to be a polygraph right?

Just the facts. What’s it like being UCPD’s Police Officer

of the Year? I feel honored to have received such a

prestigious award. There are so many professional and

qualified officers here at UCPD.

What’s your job at UCPD? I am the Lead Detective for

UCPD. I’ve been in that position for about a year and a half.

Before that, I was a Detective for about a year.

Any TV or Movie Detective Role models? You know, I

never put a lot of stock into movies or TV stars. My role

models have always been people from history or my history.

Like my grandfather and father ,who both lived moral lives,

were always serving others, and selflessly putting themselves

on the line. Those are my heroes.

What’s your most memorable moment this year? Our team

worked on a lengthy burglary investigation where several

thefts took place in the residence halls. We started with just a

photograph of the suspect but eventually identified him, served

a warrant, solved the case, and restored justice.

Did you book ‘em Dan-O? Laugh - The burglar was arrested

but he was a promising student whose father had been jailed

for most of his life. The guy came clean and he helped return a

lot of the stolen property. It’s been something special to me to

mentor him after his arrest. We spoke a lot after his arrest in

hopes that he chooses the right path for his life.

You’ve done a lot of training! What’s the most interesting

training you’ve done? I participated in a three day

undercover narcotics training where we did surveillance and

broad-spectrum undercover work, including mock scenarios of

buying and selling drugs. It was an interesting experience.

Why did you want to become a police officer? I knew I

always wanted to serve others. After college I was looking for

a way to serve while taking care of my family. Police work

just seemed to fit. I’ve now been in Law Enforcement since

‘98.

What’s your favorite cop movie? Super Troopers. It always

makes me laugh. It’s a classic.

What would Chuck Norris or Jack Bauer say if they found

out you like to watch Super Troopers? They’d probably say

the snozzberries taste like snozzberries and then go order a

liter cola.

So do you have any time for hobbies? Time, well, I have no

time right now. Being a detective is more than just forty hours

week. I have a baby and a total of four kids. I have a dirt bike.

I work in the yard. But basically my family is my hobby.

Detective Wilson’s Training:

Criminal Investigator’s 80 hour course

Field Training Officer

Managing Critical Incidents for higher

education

Leadership Development

Crisis Intervention Training

Sexual Assault for Campus Law

Enforcement

Immediate Deployment/Crisis Entry

FEMA Field Force Operations

Basic Terrorism Liaison Officer

Behavior Analysis Investigation and

Interview

Dignitary Protection

Drug Abuse Recognition

By: Officer Bob Rogers

In May 2013, the UCPD Honor Guard attended the California

Fallen Officer Memorial in Sacramento, CA. This yearly

memorial was attended by thousands who wanted to pay

reverence to the peace officers, within the State of California,

who were killed in the line of duty during 2012. I was grateful

to attend, knowing that I was honoring those officers who

gave their lives to protect us. In 2012, there were 120 police

officers killed in the line of duty. Two of those officers

worked in California. Our presence conveyed a deep

reverence to the fallen officers and sympathy for their

families.

I felt somber while overlooking the California State Capitol

building’s expansive front lawn, watching a sentry of

uniformed police officers from around the state standing in

formation saluting grief-stricken families. These were the

families of the fallen officers who had given their lives to

protect society. So many officers have given their lives to

protect society and allow us to live in peace. I imagine these

officers had left their homes, after kissing their loved ones

goodbye and hugging their children, with plans for their

future. However, while performing their committed oath to

society, they were killed in the line of duty.

As the officers stood at attention stoically on either side of the

Capital building’s footpath, each facing the other, Governor

Jerry Brown led a mourning family out of the Capital

building’s front doors, down the Capitol steps, and along the

400’ long footpath that was defended by saluting officers. The

cries of the mothers, wives, and children resonated in the quiet

and somber venue. The males in the family wore sunglasses,

without question these glasses were worn to camouflage their

tears. As one who does not like to show emotion, let alone cry,

in private or public, I could not help but feel the grief for the

families, knowing that if I were the one being escorted, I, too,

would be wearing sunglasses to hide my tears.

The families were led to the “Officer Down” memorial statue,

which is a bronze statue that casts a long shadow, because it

stands 9 feet tall. This statue is a rendition of three male police

officers; one is a deputy

sheriff of the 1880’s,

another is a state trooper

of the 1930’s and the

third is a city policeman

of the 1980’s. The three

look down to a bench,

where a woman is

holding a young

mourning child in her

arms. This monument represents the grief-torn families that

the fallen officers left behind. More than 1,400 names are

displayed at or near the statue’s base; these are the names of

the officers’ who have given their lives protecting and serving

Californians since California’s statehood. These fallen

officer’s names and the date of their last day of service, which

is also known as the officers’ “End of Watch,” are casted onto

the bronze plate. It was here, during the ceremony, the fallen

officer’s names were acknowledged. With each name spoken,

a white dove was released and a moment of silence was

bestowed, as the fallen officer’s loved ones laid flowers at

base of the monument.

After the final name was read all attendees stood and saluted

while the Sacramento County Sheriff’s department fired a 21-

gun salute to pay tribute to those who gave their all to protect

and serve.

This ceremony gave me feeling as though I was attending a

funeral for one of my own family members. I was there,

among others, honoring the lives of police officers. These

were the officers that had courageously saved lives by running

toward peril while others ran away. So please, next time you

see a police officer, stop and talk, just say, “Hi” or “Thanks,”

for their service, since we don’t know, maybe this officer will

give their life to save yours.

For more information on Peace Officer related deaths and

information on supporting the fallen and their families visit:

http://www.odmp.org/

Officer Bob Rogers

By: John Berberet

All of us have problems from time to time, at work or at home. Often we can resolve them on our own, but sometimes a problem persists and may affect our mental and physical health, well-being, work performance or self-esteem. If you find yourself stymied by a persistent problem or caught in a crisis, the Academic and Staff Assistance Program can help. The Academic & Staff Assistance Program (ASAP) offers safe, confidential, no cost, problem assessment and referral for all UCSB staff, faculty, post docs, and their immediate families. ASAP can help you identify the problem, explore options and determine a solution. If needed, ASAP can provide referrals to community resources and/or behavioral healthcare providers. ASAP is staffed by John Berberet, a licensed Marriage Family Therapist (MFT) with more than 20 years of professional experience. He provides brief, solution focused counseling to individuals and couples. People seek help through ASAP for many reasons, such as depression, anxiety, recent or past trauma, job stress, relationship concerns, parent-child difficulties, alcohol and drug problems, stress related to care giving, grief and loss, conflict, career frustrations and more.

Whether your concerns are personal or work-related, we hope that you'll feel free to give ASAP a call at 893-3318. Cynthia Del Rosario will assist you in scheduling an appointment or answering your questions. In addition to services to individuals and couples, ASAP provides free and confidential consultation and training services to faculty, administrators and managers. Problems addressed include concerns about colleagues

with alcohol or other drug problems, interpersonal and/or departmental conflict, stress and change management, employee death, threats of

violence, life transitions and balancing a professional and personal life. Also available for departments and work groups are organizational consultations. Services include:

Interventions designed to improve group effectiveness

Resources for managing conflict as a tool of creative abrasion

Change management tools Assessment tools designed to help

diverse individuals work effectively as a team

If you have further questions about ASAP services or wish to make an appointment, please call 893-3318.

Academic and

Staff Assistance

Program ASAP:

Some concerns are hard to leave at home.

Some concerns are hard to leave at work.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS: TipSPECIAL OLYMPICS: Tip--AA--CopCop

On June 4th, 2013, UCPD proudly

supported the Special Olympics

through Tip-A-Cop. Officers and

other UCPD personnel waited on

tables at the UCSB Faculty Club

with all tips being donated to the

Santa Barbara Special Olympics.

The University of California Santa Barbara Police

Department brought a new meaning to the phrase

“serving the community.” On June 4th, UCPD

officers and employees volunteered their time to

serve at the annual Tip-A-Cop Luncheon at the

Faculty Club, alongside the

regular student servers and

professional staff. Primarily a

fund raising event, the Tip-A-

Cop luncheon uses the tips

that the customers leave for

the officers as donations for

the Special Olympics. As in

years past, every student

server is paired with a Public

Safety staff member and the

duo work as a team,

furnishing drinks and serving

meals. For six years running,

the UCPD has dedicated their

time for this cause; this year taking in about $850 in

tips. The total over the past six years has been over

$5,000. Linda Ruuska and her staff, that includes

UCSB students, make the Faculty Club event

possible.

The UCPD Tip-A-Cop event was spearheaded by

Officer Mitch Molitor who believes he gets more out

of the Special Olympics than what he puts into it.

Officer Molitor highlights, “I appreciate the

recognition I get for what I do with the Special

Olympics, but it is truly a department event. I have

many sworn and non-sworn employees come to me

prior to the event and volunteer their service for the

Special Olympics. This is not

about police employees helping

because they happen to be

working the day of the event.

There are many police

department employees who come

in on their day off to volunteer

their time.”

The event culminates with the

Law Enforcement Torch Run.

More than 2,000 law enforcement

officers from throughout

Southern California join together

in a torch run to support the Special Olympics. This

run is one of the leading programs in the world,

having raised nearly $1.2 million in 2012, with

participants from more than 125 law enforcement

agencies. This year numerous UCPD employees

carried the torch, handed to them by Santa Barbara

County Sheriff’s Deputies in Goleta, and ran it

through Isla Vista and UCSB Campus. They

completed nearly five miles with the torch before

handing it off to the California Highway Patrol along

Los Carneros Road.

FRIDAY, April 26th, 2013

5:45 PM: I arrive to work and change into uniform. I

check all of my equipment and make sure I am ready

for anything! 6:00 PM: I inspect my patrol vehicle and ensure all

lights and sirens are working. Everything I need for

the night is inside my patrol car. 6:15 PM: Shift briefing. Every shift starts with a shift

briefing and training. My partners are Sergeant Tony

Borrayo and Officer Ryan Smith. We talked about a

recent court case and how it impacts what I do as a

Police Officer. 7:00 PM: Ofc. Smith helps out Isla Vista Foot Patrol

with serving a warrant and then transporting an

arrestee while I work on reports from the previous

night. 9:00 PM: Alexis Dougherty, a UCPD Community

Service Officer (CSO), joins me tonight for a ride-

along. We meet with Sgt. Borrayo during a quick

meal and he gives us good mentorship about the

importance of officer safety and taking care of our

community.

11:30 PM: Ofc. Smith and I go to a medical call

related to a possible drug overdose. We speak with a

male who cannot physically control himself due to

drugs he consumed prior to our arrival. Because of

the drugs, he seems as if he might become physically

combative, so we assure him that we’re here to help.

Medics arrive and we help him onto the gurney for

his eventual ride to the hospital for treatment. 11:52 PM: While in Isla Vista I see a vehicle driving

erratically and in violation of numerous traffic laws. I

pull the vehicle over and speak with all four of the

occupants inside. There is a strong odor of an

alcoholic beverage coming from within the car and

the driver is under 21 years of age with a previous

license suspension for DUI. When Ofc. Smith arrives

to help me, I escort the driver out of the vehicle for a

DUI investigation. While investigating the driver, one

of the passengers exits the car and runs towards Del

Playa Drive. Ofc. Smith pursues the passenger and

catches him just as he nearly jumps off the Del Playa

Drive cliffs to avoid arrest. The passenger was from

out of town and did not know where he was running

off to. Ofc. Smith probably saved the passenger’s life.

12:37 AM: After field sobriety tests, I determine the

above driver was under the influence of alcohol. I

placed her under arrest and I transported her to the

Isla Vista Foot Patrol Station for paperwork. Ofc.

Smith is there to help me. While doing the

paperwork, a male stumbles into the station

appearing oblivious to his surroundings. When

trying to find out how to help him we determine he

was so intoxicated that he had no idea where he was

and would not be able to get home safely. Ofc.

Smith placed him under arrest and we later

transported our arrestees to jail. 12:39 AM: While I am at the jail, Sgt. Borrayo

handles various calls including: a noise complaint, a

medical call with a burn victim, trespassers at a

pool, request to assist Isla Vista Foot Patrol on a

fight call, and checked the welfare of an intoxicated

female.

2:59 AM: Community Service Officers (CSOs) who

are assigned to provide security at the library call me

and explain a male subject has been seen acting

erratically in the lobby. When Ofc. Smith and I

arrive, we ask the male how he is doing and explain

to him that we were called to check his welfare. In

response, the male told me he had a knife on him

and began to reach for it. Ofc. Smith and I quickly

placed him under arrest before he could grab the

knife. After the arrest I determined the male had

severe mental health issues and I became concerned

for his wellbeing. By the end of the night I arranged

for him to receive mental health care and later in the

week I followed up to ensure he was getting the care

he needed. 6:00 AM: I’ve reached the end of my twelve hour

assigned shift. I’ve already fueled up my patrol car

for the next officer and now I am working on

reports. It’s been a long night but fortunately I’ve

been working with a great team!

With Corporal Matt Stern

Corporal Matt Stern

My curiosity and interest in police work enticed me to join Corporal Stern

for a ride along during his graveyard shift on Friday April 26th. As a CSO, I

have been involved in assisting the officers with small tasks here and there,

but I have never truly had a first-hand glimpse at situations that the officers

deal with on a daily basis. We started the night by checking in with Sergeant

Borrayo, Corporal Stern's supervisor. He gave him words of encouragement

before explaining to me that teamwork and trust are the utmost important

aspects of working as a police officer, along with ensuring the safety of

yourself and your partner as potentially dangerous situations unfold. As the

night went on I witnessed this sense of comradeship and respect amongst

the officers as they calmly and tactfully resolved every situation that was

thrown their way, most being completely unexpected. I was thoroughly

impressed as it was an extremely busy Friday night. Throughout the course

of the ride along the officers dealt with a drug overdose, a DUI, a foot

pursuit, and a man potentially threatening the safety of my fellow UCSB

students and CSO officers at the library. After my night with the officers, I

feel drawn towards pursuing a career in police work myself. I believe that if

given the chance, every student should seize the opportunity to go on a ride

along. It is an eye opening experience to see how the university police force

is hard at work keeping our Isla Vista and campus community a safe and

desirable place to live!

My Night on Patrol

By: Alexis Dougherty

Alexis Dougherty

For more information on Ride-Alongs with UCPD contact a supervisor at (805) 893-3446

Congratulations 2013

Graduating CSOs!

TOP ROW (Left to Right): Randy Baez, Austin Moita, Karen Perales, Mireya Cedeno,

Alexis Dougherty, Lorena Sanchez, Rhandy Siordia, Keinan Williams

BOTTOM ROW (Left to Right): Zachary Rudd, Saul Lerena

NOT PICTURED: Jorge Monroy, Jazzmyn Hunsaker, Marli Walker, Peter Roberge,

Alexandra Soto, Lyndzie Garro, Justin Chang, Kelsey Schall, Jocelyn Cowan, Stephen

Szczurko

NUMBERS TO

KNOW:

UCSB NON-EMERGENCY:

805-893-3446:

For non-emergency is-

sues or questions per-taining to UCSB.

MAIN CAMPUS INFORMATION

805-893-8000 For UCSB inquiries

ISLA VISTA CRIME:

805-681-4179:

Contact Isla Vista Foot

Patrol (IVFP) if you are

the victim of a crime in Isla Vista.

ISLA VISTA/SANTA

BARBARA

COUNTY:

805-683-2724:

Contact the Santa Bar-

bara Sheriff’s Dispatch if no one is available at IVFP

or if you are the victim of a crime in Goleta.

CHP / ISLA VISTA

ROADS

805-477-4174 Someone driving errat-

ically on the freeway?

Someone blocking your driveway in IV? Non-

Injury traffic accident in Isla Vista?

“Your Department, Our Community”“Your Department, Our Community”

www.police.ucsb.eduwww.police.ucsb.edu

UCPD Community Resource Guide

Active Shooter Training Detective Matt Bly matt.bly@police.ucsb.edu

Alcohol and Drugs Corporal Darren Miller darren.miller@police.ucsb.edu

Athletics Liaison Detective Matt Bly matt.bly@police.ucsb.edu

Bicycle/Skate Issues Corporal Matt Stern matt.stern@police.ucsb.edu

CSO Coordinator Rob Crew rob.crew@police.ucsb.edu

Community Training / Community Relations Sergeant Rob Romero psu@police.ucsb.edu

Dispatch Vickie Olsen vickie.olsen@police.ucsb.edu

Gaucho Guardian Corporal Matt Stern matt.stern@police.ucsb.edu

Greek System Liaison Corporal Darren Miller darren.miller@police.ucsb.edu

Honor Guard Sergeant Tony Borrayo tony.borrayo@police.ucsb.edu

ID Cards Lara Anderson lara.anderson@police.ucsb.edu

LGBTQ Liaison Officer Dawn Arviso dawn.arviso@police.ucsb.edu

Live Scan (Fingerprinting) Lara Anderson lara.anderson@police.ucsb.edu

Lost and Found Lisa Murphy lost.found@police.ucsb.edu

Military Veterans Liaison Sergeant Matt Bowman matt.bowman@police.ucsb.edu

Motor Vehicle Issues Officer Tony Magana tony.magana@police.ucsb.edu

Question Authority Sergeant Mark Signa qa@police.ucsb.edu

Rape Aggression Defense Program Sergeant Dave Millard dave.millard@police.ucsb.edu

Records—Police Reports Vickie Olsen vickie.olsen@police.ucsb.edu

Residence Hall Liaison Coordinator Sergeant Mark Signa mark.signa@police.ucsb.edu

Restorative Justice Liaison Detective Matt Bly matt.bly@police.ucsb.edu

Women's Community Issues Officer Dawn Arviso dawn.arviso@police.ucsb.edu

www.police.ucsb.eduwww.police.ucsb.edu

FROM THE EDITOR:

Thank you for reading! It has been my pleasure to publish this issue of the Gaucho Guardian on

behalf of UCPD. This newsletter is for YOU, the UCSB Community. Please let me know how I

can do better by emailing me your ideas, feedback, questions or thoughts!

Sincerely,

Corporal Matt Stern; matt.stern@police.ucsb.edu

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