Student Safety
Does UC San Diego have a Campus Safety Escort Service?
UC San Diego does have an Escort Service for students who may not feel comfortable walking alone on campus. The Community Service Officer (CSO) Escort Program (534-WALK) is available daily from sunset until 1:00 a.m. After 1 a.m., this service may be handled by other police department personnel. Students can also use the campus shuttle from 7:00 a.m. to 12:15 a.m. with stops located throughout campus and outlying parking lots.
Does UC San Diego have a Campus Police Department?
Yes, UC San Diego does have a Police Department. UC San Diego Police Officers receive the same basic training as city and county officers throughout the state, plus additional training. Primary jurisdiction of the UC San Diego Police De-partment is the university campus, university property, and facilities located off campus.
What if my student is ill or seriously injured on campus?
The student, or possibly a person with the student, would call the University Police Department 858-534-4357 (or 911 in case of Emergency) and the dispatcher would then contact local emergency medical services for emergency medical attention.
Are there other resources for students to learn about safety programs on campus?
The Sexual Assault & Violence Prevention Resource Center at UC San Diego holds regular workshops and provides com-prehensive information on sexual assault, emergency protocol, and self defense. Contact: studentsafety@ucsd.edu
The UCSD Police Department offers the following information to help your protect themselves:
- Campus crime statistics and trends
- General safety tips
- How to request a campus security escort through the Community Service Officer Program
- List of call box locations
- Bike and skate safety tips
- Tips for staying safe during a traffic stop
- Sexual Assault Intervention Guarantee
- Rape Aggression Defense Classes
- Additional UCSD Police brochures and handbooks
