Working 24/7 to Keep
Our Campus Safe
We partner with the campus community and local agencies to ensure UC San Diego is a safe place to learn, live, work and visit.
About UC San Diego Police
How to Stay Safe
Take simple steps to enhance your safety and the safety of those around you.
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Emergency or Crime in Progress
Dial 9-1-1 from your mobile phone, a campus phone or call box to reach a campus police dispatcher immediately.
Anonymous Crime and Tip Reporting
You can report a crime or share crime tips anonymously online or by text.
Crime Alerts, Logs and Reports
Find out more about campus crime by reading police alerts, logs and reports.
Safe Rides and Escorts
The police department employs only UC San Diego students as Community Service Officers (CSO) who provide many safety-related services, including year-round campus safety escorts and Triton Rides, a free nighttime shuttle service. UC San Diego students, staff and faculty can request an escort from sunset to 4 a.m. or a ride from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Lost and Found
If you lost an item on or near campus, check to see if someone found it. If you found something, you can turn it in 24/7 at the police station.
Annual Clery Report
The annual campus security and fire safety report, also known as the Clery Report, includes certain crime and fire statistics, which were reported to campus security authorities in the past three years. The report also outlines statements of policy and procedure related to crime reporting; alcohol and drug use; programming related to the prevention of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking; crime prevention; access to campus facilities/properties; personal safety tips; and fire safety information, among other things. The report also gives instructions on how to report crimes. To obtain copies of this report, call UC San Diego Police, (858) 534-4361.
Bicycle and Skateboard Guidelines
UC San Diego Police enforces bicycle and skateboard regulations, which apply to the use of bicycles, skateboards, rollerskates, rollerblades, scooters and similar devices on campus.
Police Ride Along Program
UC San Diego students, faculty and staff can ride along with a police officer who is performing campus patrol duties. To participate, you must sign a waiver and pass an online law enforcement records check.
What to do if...
- There's a campus emergency or an active shooter on campus
- You need to pay or appeal a parking citation
- You want to apply for a job with UC San Diego Police
- You've got questions about free speech at UC San Diego