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Department of Public Safety

The University of Louisville Department of Public Safety consists of several divisions filled with dedicated people committed to your safety.

University Alert System

We want to protect our greatest asset: YOU! Sign up to receive text messages and emails during an emergency or when campus conditions affect class/work schedules.

SafeZone Safety App

SafeZone is the official safety app of the University of Louisville, providing students, faculty, staff and approved affiliates with immediate access to campus safety services, emergency assistance wellness resources and important university information. Whether you need emergency help, want to request non-emergency assistance, check in while working alone on campus, connect with support services or receive official university alerts, SafeZone puts the resources you need at your fingertips to help you stay safe and informed.

Safety & Security Resources

Safety Tips
Learn what simple actions you can take to reduce the chances of becoming the victim of a crime and to make walking, biking or driving in traffic a safer experience.
Campus Shuttle
The Cardinal Shuttle and Health Science Center Shuttle provide safe, timely and consistent transportation to locations throughout the Belknap and HSC campuses.
Campus Safety Escorts
Our Campus Safety Escort service is provided for any member of the university community from dusk to dawn any day of the year.
Keycard Access Requests
Request keycard access, door schedule changes, order vendor cards or request access reports.

Reporting

Anonymous, Campus Security Authority (CSA), Report a Tip, fire safety, crime, and Title IX reporting forms are publicly available to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our university community.

Department of Environmental Health & Safety

The Department of Environmental Health & Safety provides guidance on chemical and biological safety, hazardous waste disposal, occupational health, training and more.