Greetings,

Whether you are a current or prospective student, visitor, or a member of the faculty or staff, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the University of California, Santa Barbara. As Chief of Police, I work hard to both maintain and enhance existing community partnerships that will serve to make this rich and unique campus a safe place to live, learn, and work. Each member of my public safety team, including law enforcement, civilian support personnel, emergency medical services, and Community Service Officers (CSO), is dedicated to the safety and success of the University community. The public safety professionals working here have certifications and training that are readily recognized as some of the best our nation has to offer. We remain committed to providing a wide variety of services and outreach programs in place to educate, enhance, and develop personal and community awareness around security and safety issues.

Both maintaining a safe campus and reducing the fear of crime in our community remains an integral component towards supporting the enhanced quality of life we enjoy here at UCSB. Through our existing community partnerships and by utilizing a strong data-driven model, my department can quickly identify trends and develop intervention strategies rapidly. Our hope is that all members and visitors in our community will continue to participate in fostering a safe campus environment for everyone. If you see, know of, or witness unusual, suspicious, criminal, or disruptive behavior, please contact our campus public safety dispatch center at (805) 893-3446 and report the details immediately. The safety and security of our campus community is everyone’s responsibility and I request your assistance in continuing to make our community safe.

Please know that your academic goals, visit, or work here is supported by the Department of Public Safety. I hope that you find your stay, visit, or day of work an experience that is as magnificent as the ocean views and the prestigious faculty and programs we offer. Please feel free to provide me with comments, suggestions, or questions that you may have by contacting me directly at: dustin.olson@police.ucsb.edu.

Best Regards,

Dustin Olson
Chief of Police