Staying Safe: Safety + Security Information
Campus Security Contact Information
911 (all campuses) Police, Fire, Ambulance
After calling 911, call 780-492-5050 to inform U of A protective services.
Call 780-492-5050 for crisis diversion.
Call 780-492-5050 for non-emergency security concerns.
Call 780-442-4900 for transit safety and security concerns.
Augustana
Call 780-608-2905 for non-emergency security concerns.
Enterprise Square
Call 780-428-1541 for non-emergency security concerns.
Lost + Found
Call 780-492-2943.
Additional Emergency, Maintenance and Non-Emergency Information and Procedures
The Protective Services team aims to support a positive university environment for students, staff, faculty and visitors through the prevention, intervention and response to risks and emerging issues related to safety and security.
U of A students, faculty, staff and third-party users of our campuses have a vital role to play in keeping our campuses safe for learning and work. Even small actions can make a big difference.
Basics for students, faculty + staff
Students, faculty and staff should be aware of and exercise personal safety and security measures on a daily basis, and help inform their peers and colleagues when opportunities exist.
Emergency notifications
In an emergency we'll send you messages using several methods:
- Follow @UAlberta on Twitter
- Get notified with the U of A emergency app
- Alertus beacon (in many buildings)
Building alarms + muster points
Building alarms mean you must evacuate the building. On exit, proceed to the nearest muster point.
Report incidents to Health, Safety + Environment
Where university people or property are involved, you must report the following to Health, Safety and Environment:
- Serious incidents
- Injury
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- Near-miss or unsafe condition
- Property damage
- Spill or other uncontrolled release of hazardous material to the environment
- Collision or other vehicle-related incident
Reporting incidents to Health, Safety + Environment
Know what to do in a crisis
Responding to an active shooter
Do you know what you would do in an active shooter situation? We'll show you.
Watch Active Shooter Response video
Access services counselling + mental health resources
- Counselling and Clinical Services (student resource)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (faculty and staff resource)
Additional resources
- Community Safety (City of Edmonton)
- Personal safety strategies (City of Edmonton)
- Personal safety for Businesses (City of Edmonton)
- Community Safety (Edmonton Police Services)
- Personal Safety (Edmonton Police Services)
- When you're outdoors by yourself (Edmonton Police Services)
- Bus and Train Safety (Edmonton Police Services)
- Drink Spiking Safety (Edmonton Police Services)