The University of Alberta Safety and Security Committee (UASSC) offers these tips for University students and staff to keep themselves and the community safe. For more information, you can visit the Campus Security webpage.

Campus Security


Winter Safety — When to Help & What to Do

Keep our campuses safe for everyone.  Know who to call to aid a person in non-emergency distress.

Cold weather can compound issues associated with houselessness and substance use that members of our community face. You can assist by knowing who to call for help to aid a person in non-emergency distress on our campuses.

Call 780-492-5050 for crisis diversion, which could include someone who is dressed inappropriately for cold weather, sleeping in an unsafe space, intoxicated or otherwise impaired, confused, disoriented or experiencing a mental health concern. Note the number is different for Enterprise Square and Augustana Campus. Learn more.

Keep Transit Safe — Know What to Do 

All transit area locations in Edmonton are the property of the City of Edmonton, and therefore under the jurisdiction of Edmonton Transit Service and Edmonton Police Service.

Text or call (780) 442-4900 for transit safety and security concerns or use the blue emergency phones located in City of Edmonton LRT stations and major bus terminals.

If it is an emergency, call 911.

For incidents that involve public transit close to U of A campuses, U of Protective Services  provides support to ETS and EPS when requested.

Edmonton Transit

Keep Yourselves and Others Safe

Know who to call for help on campus!

Call 911 to save a life, report a fire, or report a crime. Call U of A Protective Services at 780-492-5050 after calling 911.

Call U of A Protective Services at 780-492-5050 (24/7) for crisis diversion, urgent assistance to aid people, and non-emergency safety and security concerns. North Campus number only. Learn more.