University Libraries
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FAU Libraries operate on the Boca Raton, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Harbor Branch and
Jupiter campuses. The libraries house approximately 3.8 million items, including books,
periodicals, government documents, microforms, maps, media and other materials – a
rich academic collection along with unique special collections in book arts, American
Revolutionary War and Civil War documents, print and recorded music, rare books and
manuscripts and archival materials. The libraries also provide a wealth of electronic
resources, including more than 582,016 full-text electronic books and 24,365 full-text
electronic journals, plus access to more than 400 proprietary databases. They also offer
group study rooms, Internet-access computers, media center and services for students
with disabilities.
University Police
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The Florida Atlantic University Police Department provides a full range of public
safety services 24 hours a day, seven days a week on the Boca Raton and Jupiter
campuses. Police are also present daytime hours on the other campuses. The FAU police
department operates in accordance with the Police Standards and Training Commission
in the state of Florida. Officers are fully trained professionals who are committed to
assisting the University community in all of its public safety needs.
Some services provided by the University Police include vehicle, motorcycle, foot
and bicycle patrol, criminal investigation, traffic enforcement, fingerprinting, accident
investigation, special events management, crime prevention programs and victim
advocacy. In addition:
• Campus crime statistics are available online through
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current police blotter, dates of upcoming self-defense classes (RAD) and educational
information are also available at this website. Timely warnings or crime alerts will be
posted to this site.
• Anonymous Crime Reporting Program called “Silent Witness.” Individuals can
provide information through the police website:
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• “Tips” line: a voice mail system that allows individuals to leave information for
law enforcement concerning crime. The Tips line number is 561-297-4636.
In emergencies, call 911.
• “Code Blue” emergency telephones are located throughout the Boca Raton and
Jupiter campuses. Students should locate the telephones in the area where they
normally park. These phones feature safety lighting and ring directly to emergency
providers.
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