University of North Carolina - Health & Safety

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The safety and security of students is a top priority for UNC officials. The Department of Public Safety heads a first-rate division of police, security, and emergency services that ensures that students live in a safe and secure environment. Public Safety and Community Oriented Policing (COP) keep Chapel Hill safe under a warm and cozy protective blanket. Security guards and campus police patrol the campus and streets 24 hours a day. In case of an emergency, blue-lights are located all over the campus. In case of a medical emergency, UNC Hospital is located on campus.

Firearms are illegal at UNC, further ensuring the security of students. If a student is caught with a gun, he or she faces immediate expulsion. Every dorm requires two keys—one to enter the residence hall and one for your room. A call box is located outside for visitors. P2P Shuttle, P2P On Demand, Safe Shuttle, and Safe Ride are for students who are out late studying, partying, or hanging out with friends. Of course, students have to exercise caution around campus. The biggest crime committed against UNC students is larceny. Students are advised to lock their dorm rooms and not to leave computers and personal belongings out of their sight. However, with UNC Public Safety, personal responsibility, and a little student vigilance, the greatest danger to UNC students is that they might take their college years for granted.

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Students Speak Out

jamboree says: University of North Carolina 2013 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

Feels Pretty Safe Here A- I've never felt unsafe- there are always people around, all the time. 12345 Health & Safety: January 14, 2010 Report

UNCSJ says: University of North Carolina 2010 Business

Security is getting better, since... Security is getting better, since the scare that occurred a year ago. I don't really stress it because I see cops on like every corner, usually writing parking tickets, but none the less they are there. 12345 Health & Safety: April 03, 2009 Report

UNCAM says: University of North Carolina 2010 Communication and Journalism

I feel pretty safe on campus.... I feel pretty safe on campus. There is an "AlertCarolina" system that's in place. I'm not 100 percent confident in the system, but I don't particularly worry either. There isn't a lot of crime, but there is crime. Just as in other place, things happen from time to time. Campus police can be found pretty often. 12345 Health & Safety: February 22, 2009 Report

grizzlek says: University of North Carolina 2012 Other

I Feel Safe Most of the Time A I might not feel safe walking alone at night in some places on/around campus. But these times are few and far between. 12345 Health & Safety: March 19, 2010 Report

aratch says: University of North Carolina 2013 Education

Security on Campus A I've never felt concerned for my safety here at UNC. I feel as if our students are protected well. I personally have never had any interaction with any of the law enforcement. 12345 Health & Safety: March 18, 2010 Report

Did You Know?

Campus police always warn students to keep their possessions in sight. Larceny is the most common crime on campus.

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