Lighting audits are done to ensure that you can go any where on campus on a well-lighted path. UPD also posts signs not to walk on certain unlit paths at night and signs encouraging bicycle safety. Student Traffic Court sponsors a Handi Van to provide reliable on-campus transportation for disabled and temporarily disabled students and staff. Therefore, if you are on crutches or in a wheelchair, you may use the Handi Van free of charge to get to and from your classes. In case of an emergency, whether you're hurt or feel threatened, you can pick up the receiver of a blue-light phone, and an officer from the University Police Department will come to your assistance usually within two minutes.
Nothing needs to be said and no dialing is necessary.
There are 76 of these phones strategically located throughout the campus. As far as campus security in general, the campus is quite safe. The University of Florida administration and Student Government take a proactive approach to safety and security. Programs and information weeks are held throughout each semester to encourage safe practices, such as not walking alone at night, telling people where you are going and when you will be back, etc. They are constantly implementing new programs and work closely with student groups or students who have individual concerns.