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.
Find out what we do to make UBC as safe as possible

Contact us
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.


Get to know us
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.
October 13, 2023
Safety on the go. Download the UBC safe Vancouver App
Download the UBC Safe Vancouver app and make sure you turn on your push notifications to receive timely updates and urgent notifications. The UBC Safe App is free and recommended for UBC students, faculty, staff and campus visitors.
September 12, 2023
Safety Awareness Week is September 18-22, 2023
Let’s start the Academic year off right by learning how to keep yourself and the UBC community safe and secure on campus. During Safety Awareness Week, visit UBC Campus Security’s information booths across various locations on the UBC Vancouver campus to learn about theft prevention and helpful safety and security tips.
July 21, 2023
Pedaling safety: UBC’s newest bike patrol officers
Campus Security has been supporting our newest wave of bike patrol officers, who recently completed a bike patrol training course. This training allows them to continue to monitor and respond to our community's needs promptly.
June 29, 2023
Statement in response to the stabbing incident at UWaterloo
Reflecting on the shocking stabbing at UWaterloo, we wish a speedy recovery to the injured professor and students and reaffirm our commitments to safety and inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ students, faculty and staff and those who work and learn in solidarity with them