Personal Safety
University of Akron Police Department (330-972-2911)
University Police provides around-the-clock patrols throughout the campus. Visit The University of Akron Police Department website for updates, safety tips, and a variety of other safety resources.
Campus Patrol Escorts (330-972-7263)
An escort service operates nightly for the safety of anyone walking alone on campus. The free service runs from 5 p.m. to midnight during the fall and spring semesters. When you call ext. 7263, an escort will come to your location and accompany you to any campus building or parking lot. Employed by the University Police, the campus patrol team members wear identifying T-shirts or jackets.
Emergency Phones
The University of Akron maintains more than 200 emergency phones – both indoors (mainly in elevators) and throughout the campus. Emergency phones are tested weekly to ensure they are in working order. The blue Campus Safety phones automatically and instantaneously connect users to UAPD who responds immediately to all activated emergency phones, even if no words are spoken.
Emergency text messaging (Z-Alert)
This is a texting service to notify you in case of an emergency. In the event of an emergency or campus closings a text message will be sent to the mobile number. Register for our free Z-Alert text messaging service.
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Motor Vehicle Assistance (330-972-7123)
Motor vehicle assistance is available should you ever lock yourself out of your car, need a battery jump or other similar assistance. UA police regularly patrol parking facilities. Parking Services personnel also monitor UA’s parking facilities.
Lost and Found (330-972-7135)
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