Safety
UB aspires to be a safe place for students, faculty and staff to work and live. As a member of the community, you can help ensure your own safety — and the safety of others — by being alert and aware.
Managing Your Personal Safety
Make the Call
Program the phone number of University Police into your cell phone so you have it at your fingertips in the event of an emergency on campus. If you see a crime in progress or even something suspicious, don't hesitate, make the call.
| Police Contact Numbers | |
|---|---|
| Emergencies On Campus | 716-645-2222 |
| Emergencies Off Campus | 911 |
| Non-Emergencies | 716-645-2227 |
Empower Yourself
Enroll in a self-defense course. UB offers a sexual assault defense program called R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense), sign up with a friend and empower yourself. These courses are designed to give you the tools that may help save your life. Contact University Police for further information on these courses.
Don't Walk Alone
Take advantage of the university's transportation or the safety escort services. Otherwise, walk with friends or classmates.
Protect Your Property
Never leave items like your backpack, laptop or cell phone unattended-even if it's just for a minute. Make it a habit to take these valuables with you. Keep purses close to your body or otherwise not visible. Recent larcenies have occurred when using on line postings either as a seller or buyer. Use caution if someone wishes to meet you to purchase or sell property.
Report Solicitors
Magazine subscriptions, donation requests, spa packages and "earn money now" schemes are some of the common methods criminals use to take your money. Avoid solicitors' scams by politely saying no and immediately notifying university police. Never provide a solicitor with your personal information.
Be Alert on Public Transportation
Stay awake and keep your personal belongings close to you. Sit near the door or the driver and stay awake. If someone is harassing you, don't hesitate to ask the driver to let you off at a populated bus stop or a well-lit area like a gas station.
Secure Your Car and Contents
Never leave valuables in your car or items in plain view. Take items like GPS devices, removable stereo faceplates, computers and electronics with you. Make sure your windows are up and the doors are locked. Apply a security device or set the alarm.
Keep Personal Information Private
Avoid becoming a victim of identity theft by carrying only the necessary items in your wallet or purse. Never give personal information to solicitors. Beware of good deal on-line scams. Never provide your password to someone online; legitimate requests will never ask for this.
Keep Your Room or Office Locked
Even if you're going next door to a friend's room, always grab your keys and lock the door. If your room has additional doors and windows, always be sure they are closed and locked as well.
Register Your Bike
If you ride a bike, registering your bike helps improve the likelihood of recovery if stolen. Invest in a high-quality, hardened steel "U" lock. For optimum security, lock both the front of the bike and frame to the bike rack.
UB Safety Shuttle
About the Safety Shuttle
A Safety Shuttle is available to students, faculty and staff needing a ride to within a 1.5 mile radius of the South Campus. Operating as an on-demand service, daily from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. during the fall and spring semesters.
Schedule the Safety Shuttle
Download the TransLoc app to your phone, from your app store or transloc.com/app.
Choose your pickup and dropoff locations within the map zones.
Get updates about your ride status.
Download the TransLoc App for the UB Safety Shuttle.
In case of technology failure, you may reach the Safety Shuttle dispatcher at First Transit, Inc. by calling 716-895-2402 or 716-923-5645.
Use of The Safety Shuttle
University members wishing to use the UB Safety Shuttle should make note of the following:
- Transportation will be provided from the South Campus to within a 1.5 mile radius from Main Circle
- The Safety Shuttle will operate daily only during the fall and spring semesters, 8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
- UB ID will be required to ride
- Anyone exhibiting intoxicated behavior may be denied boarding at the discretion of the Safety Shuttle driver
- Alcohol-related behaviors that impede the operation of the Safety Shuttle, will subject the rider to removal by University Police, a disciplinary hearing and a $100 fine
- Open food and beverage containers will not be allowed on the Safety Shuttle
- No smoking or vaping will be allowed on the Safety Shuttle