Educating
Dominique monitors information in the Communications Center.
Informing
Behind the Reynolds Club, Officer Vazquez visits with the students and informs them about registering their bikes and laptops.
Transporting
University shuttle buses are available at many convenient locations to make traveling around campus easy for people at the University.
Guiding
Officer Cappelluti talks to students about where to find information about the Department of Safety & Security.
Leading
Commander Kevin Booker and Assistant Chief Gloria Graham in attendance at the Department of Safety and Security Awards and Recognition Program.
Interacting
Over coffee, students read about tips about keeping safe with Sergeant Kelly Bryant.
Commitment
Congratulations to Officer Grames on his retirement from the UCPD! He has worked for the University Police for 43 years.
Notifications & Alerts
Safety in the City
Students and city residents are encouraged to adopt the following street safety tips:
- Be aware of your surroundings and walk with confidence.
- Trust your instincts; if a situation makes you feel uncomfortable get away as quickly as possible.
- Travel in groups of two or more (the buddy system)
Crime Statistics
- Annual Security Report
- Campus Crime
- Crime Trends
- Security Alerts
- UCPD Daily Incident Reports
- Violent Crime Report
Citywide Crime Data
Chicago Police Department CLEAR MAP allows citizens to search for various types of crimes committed within beats, districts, wards and communities during specific timeframes.
Mission
The mission of the University of Chicago's Department of Safety & Security is to sustain a safe campus environment and improve the quality of life for students, faculty, staff, and community members through each of our divisions: Transportation & Parking, Security Systems, Medical Center Public Safety, University of Chicago Police Department, and UC Comm. To achieve that mission, we make the following pledge:
- We promise to provide professional safety and security services that respect the rights of those we serve.
- We promise to value the diversity of the University of Chicago's campus and surrounding neighborhoods.
- We promise to utilize the talents of our staff to help the department continually improve its functionality and service.
- We promise to uphold the University of Chicago's mission and to provide services that enable members of our community to enrich life on and around this campus freely.
- We promise to strive for excellence in our work every day, and
- We promise to engage our constituents in the quest for safety, recognizing that everyone who works, learns, teaches, or lives here has a role in the safety and security of our campus.
