Campus Security is committed to ensuring the safety and security of students, faculty, staff and visitors. We respond to safety and security concerns, provide first aid and facilities management, and aid emergency services on campus.
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Campus Security is available to assist the campus community with first aid, safety & security concerns, and more — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our officers patrol the campus on foot, bicycle and visibly marked security vehicles and respond to calls for assistance with any situation that is concerning or suspicious.
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Campus Security officers are UBC employees, certified and licensed for security work, and works closely with community partners to maintain safety and security on campus
Our Services
Campus Security is available to assist the campus community with first aid, safety & security concerns, and more — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Safety & Prevention
Learn about the tools and resources in place — including UBC Alert and UBC Safe App — to keep you safe and secure on university campus.
Staying Safe
Everyone plays a role in making UBC a safe and welcoming place. Here are some tips on maintaining your safety and wellbeing at UBC.
News & Alerts
November 5, 2024
Save lives with an AED
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is an easy-to-use, portable device that can restart a person's heart. Anyone can use an AED. The device will only administer an electrical shock if the heart needs it. Learn where AEDs are located on campus.
October 28, 2024
Incident at AMS Nest
RCMP have confirmed the item seen was a water gun, the building is safe and all normal operations have resumed with no threat to the university.
August 27, 2024
Safety Awareness Week is September 9–13, 2024
September 9–13 is Safety Awareness Week. Let's start the year off right by learning how to keep yourself and the UBC community safe and secure on campus.
July 10, 2024
Update on protest encampment – decampment
On Sunday, July 7th, protesters decamped from MacInnes Field on the UBC Vancouver campus. UBC remains committed to respectful dialogue with student protesters.