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At the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ (°®¶¹´«Ã½), your safety and well-being are our top priorities. Whether you are attending classes, living on campus, or participating in university events, we are committed to creating a secure and supportive environment for every student, faculty, staff member, and visitor.

Our campus is equipped with a wide range of safety resources and services designed to help you feel protected and informed From 24/7 campus police services and emergency alert systems, we are here to ensure you have the tools and support needed to stay safe and thrive.

°®¶¹´«Ã½ Police Department

The °®¶¹´«Ã½ Police Department (°®¶¹´«Ã½PD) is a full-service law enforcement agency, providing the university community with a variety of safety resources. 

  • Tampa Campus Police Department
    13152 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Genshaft Dr. | Non-Emergency: (813) 974-2628 

  • °®¶¹´«Ã½ St. Pete Campus Police Department
    530 3rd St. South | Non-Emergency: (727) 873-4444 

  • °®¶¹´«Ã½ Sarasota-Manatee Campus Police Department 
    501 College Dr. | Non-Emergency: (941) 487-4210



°®¶¹´«Ã½ Safety Resources

°®¶¹´«Ã½ SAFE APP

The °®¶¹´«Ã½ SAFE APP is the official safety app for the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½.

Get the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Safe App 


Emergency Notification System

°®¶¹´«Ã½ students may sign up for the university's Emergency Notification System.

Sign up for Emergency Alerts 


Blue Light Phones

Blue Light Phones are emergency phones placed strategically throughout the campus. On the Tampa campus there are ninety lights in total and each light serves a specific radius. At night, the lights illuminate making it easy for a person to identify them in an emergency situation. The light pole houses a blue light phone which allows you to contact the appropriate Police Department.


°®¶¹´«Ã½ SAFE Team

The °®¶¹´«Ã½ SAFE Team provides students with free and safe travel on the Tampa campus from 6:30pm to 2:00am (when classes are in session). °®¶¹´«Ã½ can call 813-974-SAFE (7233) to have an escort accompany them to their destination by foot or golf cart.


Hurricane Safety

Learn all about Hurricane Safety and how to prepare for extreme weather conditions by exploring the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Hurricane Guide.

View the Hurricane Guide 


Weather Forecasts

°®¶¹´«Ã½ may receive up-to-date Weather Forecasts in their area by visiting the WeatherSTEM station page and app.

Receive Weather Forecasts 

 



Other Safety Resources of Note

  • °®¶¹´«Ã½ may request a Pedestrian Safety presentation by contacting the , which provides innovative pedestrian safety education to individuals.

  • The °®¶¹´«Ã½ Police Department offers the following Bicycle Safety Tips

  • The has free publications available about scams, privacy, credit, and more.