University of Alabama - Safety & Security

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College Prowler Take

For the most part, students agree that the UA police live up to their jobs. Although some students can recall a few problems in the past, they believe that no school is completely safe. At UA, there’s no reason to walk alone at night since the school offers a free escort service, 348-RIDE, which provides students with free rides between campus locations. There are also plenty of emergency phones located all around campus if students have any problems. Tuscaloosa and UA Police have teamed up to better patrol the Strip and have installed cameras and more lighting in appropriate locations. There’s no worry when it comes to the dorms because UA police patrol the area, and there are RAs in all of them.

With the UA police and the Tuscaloosa police patrolling the school day and night, students feel safe while on campus. Some of the male dorms even provide parking lot escorts. Although students feel safe, they still express how important it is to be smart while on, and especially off, campus. Always lock your doors, do not walk alone at night, and do not leave your belongings lying around.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

To the best of my knowledge,... To the best of my knowledge, safety and security aren’t really a big problem on campus. Of course, you have to be smart about things—don’t do anything like wander around campus by yourself late at night (although plenty of people do and don’t generally have a problem, but it’s best to be careful). The campus police are great. There are emergency phones all over campus in case you ever have a problem. The police also offer an escort service that will take you to and from places on campus (such as the dorms, the computer labs, or the recreation center) late at night or any time that you don’t feel comfortable driving or walking somewhere alone. 12345 Safety & Security Report

Anonymous says:

Security is decent; I’ve never had... Security is decent; I’ve never had any problems. Most break-ins occur when people don’t lock their door, which is their own fault. The dorms are particularly secure. 12345 Safety & Security Report

Anonymous says:

I haven’t had much of a problem... I haven’t had much of a problem with the security on campus. Now, I have heard stories of a few bad things happening over the past couple of years, but any university will have isolated occurrences. 12345 Safety & Security Report

Anonymous says:

You just have to be smart. Lock... You just have to be smart. Lock your car doors and bike. Don’t leave your book bag or purse idle. It’s just like anywhere else. 12345 Safety & Security Report

Anonymous says:

I feel safe. I even run alone at... I feel safe. I even run alone at night, but only on the light Quad. 12345 Safety & Security Report

Did You Know?

Late at night and need a ride? Try a free ride! The Bama Escort Service, a program of the UA police, will give you a free car ride on campus.

Leaving the bars and can’t drive home? Then don’t. Take advantage of the Tuscaloosa Trolley.

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