If someone forgets and dials 52222 in an emergency, the caller will still receive the appropriate emergency response. If you are outside, you may use one of the emergency and information phones located across the campus. By activating the phone, you are immediately put in touch with the UAPD CommCenter. If you need assistance and you see a UAPD officer in a vehicle, on foot, or on a bicycle, get their attention and they can assist you. The UAPD will respond as quickly as possible to any request for assistance, whether it is an emergency or not.
Response time is based on current activity load and the severity of the call.
Crimes in progress, traffic accidents, and medical assists have a higher priority than other types of calls. If there are crimes occurring on the U of A campus that will continue to endanger or affect the campus community, Public Safety Bulletins will be published and posted on bulletin boards across the campus. The responsibility for locking and unlocking doors rests with Custodial Services. Times vary from building to building and are arranged with the Building Executive or Dean. The UAPD may lock and unlock buildings under special circumstances if arrangements have been made in advance.