UC San Diego Campus Notice
OFFICE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING
January 29, 2021
Geisel library at sunset
ALL STUDENTS, ACADEMICS AND STAFF AT UC SAN DIEGO (including UC San Diego Health)

Homeland Security Bulletin and Campus Safety Reminders  
On Wednesday, the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin. A bulletin, the lowest level of threat on the NTAS scale, describes current developments or general trends regarding threats of terrorism. 

The Department of Homeland Security believes the current threat will persist in the weeks following the presidential inauguration. Information suggests that some ideologically motivated violent extremists with objections to the exercise of governmental authority, the presidential transition, and other perceived grievances fueled by false narratives could continue to mobilize to incite or commit violence. 

It is important to be aware of the bulletin’s content and keep in mind the following suggestions, which are actionable at any time and always available to individuals.

See Something, Say Something

The most important tool local law enforcement and federal agencies have to thwart potential violence is you. Report suspicious activity and threats of violence, including online activity, to local law enforcement, FBI Field Offices, or their local Fusion Center.
  • Call 911 (or text 911 if calling is not feasible) for crimes in progress or emergencies   
  • On campus, call (858) 534-4357 for non-emergencies
  • Report an anonymous tip to UC San Diego Police:
    • Use the Webtip form or download the P3 Tips mobile app. You can check the report status with Tipster Follow-Up
    • Email detective@ucsd.edu for additional tip reporting or to provide additional information for a report you've filed with UC San Diego Police
    • Email askacop@ucsd.edu for questions or concerns (not for situations requiring an immediate response)
Other Ways to Help 
  • Your choice can make a difference. Choose non-violent ways to make your voice heard and support friends and family in doing the same.
  • Communities are strongest when they are not divided. Strengthen your community by standing together against violence.
    Be Prepared 
    • Avoiding large crowds, including protests, is safest due to ongoing pandemic conditions. However, if taking part in protests do so peacefully, safely, and wear masks.
    • Be responsible for your personal safety. Make note of your surroundings and security personnel. Carry emergency contact as well as medical and other needs information with you.
      Stay Informed 
      • Local, state and federal agencies will provide specific information about emerging threats as additional information is identified. The public is encouraged to listen to local law enforcement and public safety officials.
      • Last year, DHS released a Homeland Threat Assessment  to the public examining the threat environment through 2021.
      • The DHS Lexicon on terrorism includes terminology for DVEs and HVEs.
        Triton Alerts 
        The UC San Diego Triton Alert emergency notification system uses a phone and email notification system to keep the campus community updated in emergency situations. These communications are carried out through the use of e-mail and SMS (text messaging). Notifications are managed through two separate user portals:

        Your UC San Diego email account is already registered to receive Triton Alert emergency email notifications if you are part of the campus community (e.g., students, academics, and staff). You must, however, add your phone devices if you wish to receive SMS (text messaging).
        • Students use the Student Triton Alert emergency notification portal
        • Faculty and staff use the Faculty/Staff Triton Alert emergency notification portal 
        • Affiliates and guests use the Affiliate/Guest portal (Affiliates must create and register an account in order to receive Triton Alert emergency notifications. Affiliates are typically defined as visiting scholars or grads, post-grads or -docs, volunteers, retirees, family members of students or clergy.)
          Triton Alert emails and text messages are delivered through the use of an outside vendor named Everbridge. The Triton Alert email will come from “Triton Alert <noreply@everbridge.net>". The Triton Alert text will typically come from 893-61, and the message may include a weblink that starts with “https://evb.gg/....” which will include the full Triton Alert message, since a standard text message is limited by character count. It is helpful to recognize these addresses as a message from UC San Diego.

          Learn more about the UC San Diego Triton Alert Policy & Procedure.

          Community of Caring

          Ongoing threats of domestic terrorism reinforce the need to advance and practice civil engagement and also to promote diversity, equity and inclusion as we help maintain communities and strengthen civic life.

          These types of bulletins can stir feelings of unease, concern and stress. If needed, we encourage you to seek support through one of the many campus resources including Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), (858) 534-3755 and the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP), (858) 534-5523. 
          Gary C. Matthews
          Vice Chancellor
          Resource Management & Planning
          David S. Rose
          Chief of Police
          University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093