Campus Safety & Security

Campus Safety & Security is a dedicated team committed to ensuring the safety and security of the UW Tacoma campus community, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

From workplace safety assessments to guest speaker engagements, Campus Safety is available to support the UW Tacoma community with individualized consultations and curated resources.

Learn more about our team

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What's new?

Follow Fiona - Campus Safety Update 2025

Follow Fiona - Campus Safety Update 2024

Chancellor's Town Hall on Safety
February 2024

UW Emergency Management News

Environmental Health & Safety News

This page contains many essential resources related to safety across campus. We strongly encourage you to familiarize yourself with these and other available UW and community resources so you are informed and prepared should the need arise.

CAMPUS SAFETY PLAN

Emergency? Call or text 9-1-1

Our staff will also be notified to respond.

Emergencies:
Call 9-1-1 or Text to 9-1-1

Non-emergencies:
253-692-4416
uwtsafe@uw.edu

Campus Safety & Security Office:
Dougan 180

Mental Health Support

Dial 9-8-8 for immediate support.

Suicide prevention resources

Students

Employees

WA State Employee Assistance Program (WA EAP)
Replaced UW CareLink as of July 1, 2023
SafeCampus

Safety Resources

SafeCampus
You are not alone. Anonymously discuss safety and well-being concerns, and receive guidance tailored to your situation.
Sexual Misconduct, Title IX and Violence Prevention
Find reporting options, resources, policies and training in one place.
Students in Distress/The Purple Sheet
A quick reference guide for how to assess and support those who may need it.
Safety Escorts
Options for on and around campus.

Emergency Communication

Sign up for UW Alert
- Manage your account
Emergency Updates
Emergency Phones
Keep emergency contacts up to date
- Students - MyUW
- Employees - Workday
Suspended Operations

Emergency Preparedness

Whether you are a UW Tacoma student, faculty, or staff member, you should assume an active role in your own safety and the safety of the campus and community. Together we can foster a safe, secure learning environment, where all feel welcome and valued.

Emergency Preparedness
Being well-informed is the first step.
Emergency Procedures Guide
This guide provides information regarding what to do during an emergency such as a fire, natural disaster, bomb threat, or medical emergency.
Emergency Evacuation and Campus Resources
Workplace Security Plan
Use this template to create a plan for your area. Campus Safety can help.
Emergency Procedures Poster
Environmental Health & Safety
Faculty Preparedness in the Classroom

Reporting

60-day Crime and Fire Log
Annual Security Reports
How to Text 911
How to Report
- Crime or suspicious activity
- Bias incident
- Sex- or gender-based discrimination, violence or harassment (Title IX)
- Student in distress (CARE Team)
- Online Accident Reporting System (OARS)

Upcoming Drills, Events and Trainings

Campus Community Safety

Chancellor's Advisory Committee

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Campus Access

Campus Map
Building Hours and Access Map
Key and Card Access
Evacuation Map with locations of Assembly Points, Emergency Phones and AEDs
Webcam