Safety and Security

The university provides security staff and guidelines to assist with each resident’s safety.  Public Safety can be reached from residence hall rooms by dialing extension 305.981.8300 or 305.899.3333 or *3 from any public pay phone on the campus proper.     

The cooperation of each resident is essential and ultimate responsibility for safety and security lies with each student.  Irresponsible use of keys and the propping open of locked doors endanger residents’ personal safety and property and are subject to severe disciplinary action.

Public Safety has officers on duty twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.  You can always find an officer in the gatehouse located in the south entrance to the campus at NE 111th Street, between Dalton House and Mottram-Doss Hall.

The following are simple precautions you can take to protect yourself at all times:

1. Never walk around campus unescorted in the dark.
2. Always keep your door locked.
3. Never leave your door or any entrance door to a housing facility open.
4. Always have your keys with you. Don’t lend them to anyone and don’t leave them lying around.
5. Report any lost or stolen key to the Office of Residential Life immediately.
6. Have your keys ready to open your car or room.
7. Avoid dark paths or shortcuts. Walk along lighted paths or sidewalks.
8. Let your roommate(s) know where you are going and when you’ll be returning.
9. Report any suspicious activities to your RA and/or public safety.
10. If you are a victim of a crime, report the incident to your RA, Public Safety and/or the Miami Shores Police Department.