Get the Facts

Legal/ Judicial Information

• The Isla Vista Foot Patrol prioritizes medical emergencies over other violations. Many students are concerned about the presence of alcohol/drug paraphernalia. If the police show up, they are not likely  to cite you for it.  However, your best bet may be to put this stuff out of view.
• In cases of medical transport, parents/guardians will NOT be contacted by UCSB if the person is 18+.
• Medical transports do not affect a student’s academic status at UCSB.

Medical Information

• It is 100% FREE for an ambulance to come evaluate someone you think may have alcohol poisoning/drug overdose. 
• If the emergency staff determines a medical transport is not needed, there is no charge.
• If the emergency staff determines the person needs to go to the hospital, it’s good that you called because they absolutely needed medical attention.
• Undergraduate Student Health Insurance (USHIP) covers the cost of one ambulance ride per year. Private insurance companies are likely to cover the cost also.  There may be a deductible to pay but remember, the life of the person is more valuable.
  • All UCSB students have health insurance because it is a requirement of the university.  If a student does not have USHIP through Student Health they have private insurance.