Public Safety

Public Safety

The Department of Public Safety at the University of Cincinnati is committed to providing a safe campus environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

The men and women of UC's Public Safety Department work hand-in-hand with members of the Cincinnati Police Department and other community partners to prevent crime and provide vital safety services and resources. We believe that working as a team is critical to preserving the safety of our campus and community.

Although safety is a shared responsibility, living in a vibrant urban city also requires personal accountability. The Department of Public Safety offers the Bearcat Guardian mobile app to enhance communication between UC Police and the campus community, in addition to safety notifications, fire prevention and safety tips.

Feedback UC Alert Bearcat Guardian App Special Events Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Important Numbers

From left, a fire inspector, a police officer, a access technician, a communications dispatcher and a security officer stand in the Public Safety lobby.

Emergency:
911

Non-Emergency:
513-556-1111
513-558-1111

Keys, Badges, and Lost and Found:
513-556-4925

Off-Campus Housing Fire Inspection:
513-357-7585

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