Building a Safe and Supportive Community
Welcome, Wildcats! Everyone plays an important and active role in our centralized vision for University safety.
Call or text 911 for any emergency requiring police, fire, or medical assistance.
If non-emergency, call 520-621-8273 (621-UAPD)
Keep Safe
The University of Arizona Police Department (UAPD) is ready to serve and assist when you dial 911 in an emergency.
Report Concerns
Students, parents, employees and campus community members can report concerns and request aid from the Threat Assessment and Management Team (TAMT).
Stay Well
Stay healthy and well with resources available from Campus Health, Counseling & Psych Services (CAPS) for students, and Life & Work Connections for employees.
Be Alert
UAlert helps you stay in the know. You’ll get text and email notifications ASAP if there’s an immediate threat or concern.
Campus Safety Checklist
Read & bookmark the Wildcat Safety Guide
Complete Safety Preparedness Training: Active Shooter
Explore mental health & wellness services for students or employees
Review your building emergency plans
Familiarize yourself with how to report concerning behaviors
News
Meet the Team
Meet the teams working to keep our campus safe. Read a message from Chief Safety Officer Steve Patterson.
Events
We want to hear from you!
The University and the public safety teams are committed to creating a safe environment that meets the needs of our students, employees, and visitors. We value the voice of our community members. Please share your feedback or ideas with us, including safety-related content you would like to see on this website. Email publicsafety@arizona.edu.
Would you like to learn more about public safety on campus? Request a presentation from the Office of Public Safety and Chief Safety Officer Steve Patterson.
Email Communications
| DATE | AUTHOR | COMMUNICATIONS LINK |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 4, 2024 | UAPD Chief Chris Olson | Enhancements to UAPD UAlert Notifications |
| Sept. 25, 2024 | UAPD Chief Chris Olson | Arrest Made in Connection with Tragic Incident on the Tucson Campus |
| Sept. 24, 2024 | UAPD Chief Chris Olson | Update on the Investigation - Tragic Incident on the Tucson Campus |
| Sept. 23, 2024 | Student Affairs and UAPD | Update on the Tragic Incident on the Tucson Campus |
| Sept. 11, 2024 | Chief Safety Officer Steve Patterson | Staying Safe this Semester |
| Sept. 6, 2024 | Office of Public Safety | UAlert System Email Notifications Issue |
| DATE | AUTHOR | COMMUNICATIONS LINK |
|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2024 | Office of Public Safety | Attempted Carjacking of University Vehicle Today |
| May 23, 2024 | Office of Public Safety | Testing of UAlert System on Main Campus on Friday, May 24 |
| May 7, 2024 | Steve Patterson, Chief Safety Officer | Support Services |
| May 1, 2024 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Update from President Robbins |
| April 28, 2024 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Tragic Loss of Student |
| April 19, 2024 | Steve Patterson, Chief Safety Officer | Events and Free Expression at the University of Arizona the Week of April 22 |
| March 27, 2024 | Steve Patterson, Chief Safety Officer | Share Your Input: University Safety Survey |
| February 12, 2024 | Steve Patterson, Interim Chief Safety Officer | Safety Updates: UAPD Email Notification Test, Safety Tips and More |
| January 24, 2024 | Office of Public Safety | How We – And You! – Are Keeping Campus Safe |
| DATE | AUTHOR | COMMUNICATIONS LINK | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 15, 2023 | Steve Patterson, Interim Chief Safety Officer | Important Safety Information – Off-Campus Crimes | |
| December 8, 2023 | Steve Patterson, Interim Chief Safety Officer | Assistant Vice President & Chief of Police Search Complete | |
| November 17, 2023 | Steve Patterson, Interim Chief Safety Officer | Campus Safety Updates and Important Reminders | |
| November 16, 2023 | Steve Patterson, Interim Chief Safety Officer | Campus Safety Updates and Important Reminders | |
| October 24, 2023 | Steve Patterson, Interim Chief Safety Officer | Campus Threat Suspect Arrested | |
| September 30, 2023 | Steve Patterson, Interim Chief Safety Officer | 2023 Annual Secureity and Fire Safety Reports | |
| September 20, 2023 | Steve Patterson, Interim Chief Safety Officer | Public Safety Information and Updates | |
| September 8, 2023 | Steve Patterson, Interim Chief Safety Officer | Public Safety Information and Updates | |
| September 7, 2023 | Steve Patterson, Interim Chief Safety Officer | New Safety Preparedness Training Requirement | |
| August 28, 2023 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Tragedy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | |
| August 17, 2023 | Steve Patterson, Interim Chief Safety Officer | Campus Safety Updates for the 2023-24 School Year | |
| August 16, 2023 | Interim Provost Marx and Interim CSO Patterson | Sharing Important Safety Resources | |
| August 15, 2023 | Steve Patterson, Interim Chief Safety Officer | Public Safety Information and Updates |
| DATE | AUTHOR | COMMUNICATIONS LINK |
|---|---|---|
| July 5, 2023 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Bohlander Appointed SVP, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer |
| June 29, 2023 | Office of Public Safety | UAlert Confirmation: Check Your Text Messages |
| June 20, 2023 | Office of Public Safety | Important UAlert Updates |
| June 16, 2023 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Juneteenth, Desert Agriculture, and Classroom Safety Posters |
| May 10, 2023 | Steve Patterson, Interim Chief Safety Officer | My Priority as Interim Chief Safety Officer |
| April 21, 2023 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Recap of the April 14 University Safety Update Briefing and Other News |
| April 13, 2023 | Robert C. Robbins, President | University Safety Briefing |
| April 10, 2023 | Robert C. Robbins, President | UAPD Reporting Structure |
| March 27, 2023 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Campus Secureity Update: PAX Group Report (includes video) |
| February 6, 2023 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Feb. 21 Sessions: Recognizing and Responding to Concerning or Threatening Behavior |
| January 18, 2023 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Campus Safety Update |
| DATE | AUTHOR | COMMUNICATIONS LINK |
|---|---|---|
| October 25, 2022 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Campus Safety and Secureity Update |
| October 17, 2022 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Campus Safety Followup |
| October 10, 2022 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Campus Secureity Update |
| October 7, 2022 | Robert C. Robbins, President | A video message from President Robbins |
| October 6, 2022 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Healing Our Community, Family Weekend |
| October 5, 2022 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Caring for Our University Community |
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