Campus Safety

Campus safety encompasses all security measures, emergency preparedness systems, and support resources that universities provide to protect students, faculty, and staff. In the US, the Clery Act requires all universities receiving federal funding to publish annual security reports disclosing crime statistics. Campus safety infrastructure typically includes campus police or security officers, emergency blue-light phones, text/email alert systems, nighttime escort services, and active shooter preparedness training. International students should research campus safety as part of their university selection process, as safety resources and crime rates vary significantly between institutions and locations.