Welcome to Campus Security
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.
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.
Contact First Aid
All Campus Security patrol officers have Intermediate First Aid certification.
Incident reporting
Help maintain the safety and security of our campus community by reporting safety concerns and incidents.
Security requests
Campus Security is available by request for special events on the UBC Vancouver campus.
UBC essential contacts
Emergency and non-emergency numbers at UBC to assist you with getting help as quickly as possible.
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 and 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 & Announcements
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Read more: Run, Hide, Fight: Protect yourself during an active threat
Run, Hide, Fight: Protect yourself during an active threat
Understanding what to do in the high-pressure reality of an active threat is important. If faced with an active threat, be prepared to respond: Run, Hide, Fight. Learn more on the Safety & Risk Services website.
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Read more: Participate in the UBC Community Safety uniform design challenge
Participate in the UBC Community Safety uniform design challenge
UBC Campus Security is transitioning to UBC Community Safety in early 2026, to better reflect their caring and proactive approach to campus safety. The UBC Vancouver community is invited to help imagine their new uniforms.
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Read more: UBC Alert test on October 16 during ShakeOut
UBC Alert test on October 16 during ShakeOut
UBC Vancouver will also be testing the emergency notification system, UBC Alert during ShakeOut. Students, faculty and staff will receive a test notification by text and voice message on October 16, 2025. UBC Alert also sends a push notification to…