Resources & Services: Safety
Safety: Quick Information
You should always be smart and be safe with yourself and with your possessions. These are some safety tips that you should follow while on campus and in general to ensure your safety.
- NightRide Shuttle
- Husky Night Walk
- Crime Prevention
- Violence Prevention
- CareLink
- CAUP Health and Safety Plan (PDF)
- CAUP Emergency Operations and Evacuation Plan (PDF)
NightRide Shuttle
If you live within one mile of campus either to the north, east, or west, and it's after 8:00 pm, let NightRide take you home. NightRide operates Sunday through Thursday. Visit http://www.uwshuttles.com for more information.
Husky NightWalk
- 206-685-WALK (9255)
The hours of operation for these uniformed guards are 6:00 pm-2:00 am, Monday thru Sunday (7 days week). Although aiding primarily on foot, the guards have a mini van available to assist personnel via vehicle when needed. In addition, they are equipped to lend a hand to people, with proper identification, who cannot get into their offices, areas, or vehicles for one reason or another. They also can assist with jump starts for dead batteries, and are extra eyes and ears in parking lots and other UW facilities. When members from the campus community need help, call 206-685-WALK (9355).
Crime Prevention
The UWPD Crime Prevention Unit provides training on Personal Safety, Workplace Violence Prevention, Workplace Security Plans, Theft Prevention and other subjects. To contact the UWPD Crime Prevention unit, call 206-543-9338 or use the on-line UWPD Service Request Form at http://www.washington.edu/admin/police/prevention/request.html
Violence Prevention
- 911
- 206-685-SAFE (7233)
- http://www.washington.edu/safecampus
The University of Washington is committed to providing a safe, healthful workplace that is free from violence or threats of violence. Call 911 to report immediate threats of harm. Call 206-685-SAFE to report possible threats, seek advice or counseling. Be aware of the early warning signs of potential violence, learn about violence prevention and discover local resources. Visit the Safe Campus website at http://www.washington.edu/safecampus
CareLink
UW CareLink provides confidential counseling and critical incident stress debriefing for UW faculty and staff.