University of Alabama Police

The University of Alabama Police Department is gaining a new member. After applying for deputy chief in August, longtime police executive Scott Thurmond is being chosen from a group of candidates by a hiring committee to take on the position. He will start in the role on Dec. 2.

The University of Alabama and city of Tuscaloosa continue to make an area along University Boulevard just west of the campus, known as the Strip, a place the community and Alabama fans can enjoy. UA says safety enhancements are seeing results since UAPD and Tuscaloosa police joined together to open a precinct at 1209 University Blvd in February 2023.

UA is working to reduce opioid overdoses and raise awareness about emergency care. The student organization End Overdose at The University of Alabama is partnering with other campus institutes to hold open sessions in residence halls. Topics include overdose prevention and Narcan training.

Police are currently searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a student at the University of Alabama.Authorities say the attack happened early…