Tips for Staying Safe

Police on duty at UB.

UB is committed to providing all members of its campus community with a safe, friendly and welcoming environment to live, learn, work and visit.

Be Safe in Your New Home

Whether you live in the residence halls or apartment complexes, you can help create a safe and secure environment. Here are a few guidelines to follow. We also encourage you to visit the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Police website for more helpful advice.

Never Prop Open Residence Hall or Apartment Doors or Allow Strangers to Enter the Building

  • Swipe card systems are there for your protection.
  • A UB ID Card is required to gain access to all residence halls and most apartment complexes.
  • Visitors should use the courtesy phones provided at entryways.

Keep Your Room & Apartment 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.

Protect Your Personal Property

  • Never leave items like your backpack, laptop or cellphone 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 thefts involve suspects asking to use your phone or asking for money for gas, then grabbing your phone.
  • ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Police offers Operation ID, which lets you protect your valuables with a permanent ID number that is accessible by police departments nationwide. Contact ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Police for details.

Don’t Walk Alone or Go Places by Yourself

  • Take advantage of the university's transportation or the safety escort services. Otherwise, walk with friends or classmates.
  • Never go to laundry rooms alone late at night.
  • Pick up any emergency blue light phone to be immediately connected to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Police. .

Lock & Register Your Bike

  • Bikes with locks are less likely to be stolen.
  • For optimum security, lock both the front of the bike and frame to the bike rack. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Police can advise you on a sturdy lock.
  • Register your bike with UB, which helps improve the likelihood of recovery if stolen

Don’t Leave Valuables in Your Car

  • Park your car in a well-lit area and keep it locked at all times.
  • Don’t leave valuables in your car where they can be easily seen—lock them in your trunk.
  • 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.
Reporting Emergencies

Call ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Police at 716-645-2222. If you live in Flickinger Court Apartments or off campus, call 911.