University of Washington Division of Campus Community Safety

Group photo with 11 people with a University District mural in the background.

Huge thanks to our friends at ASUW, the U District Partnership, UW Police Department and UW Facilities for joining our campus safety walk last week!

Learn more about options for getting home safely at night: police.uw.edu/safety-escor...

A large gray bin for food drive donations in the lobby of the UW Police Department.

A list of food bank staples to donate for the UW Police Department food drive.

The UW Police Department is holding a food drive, as part of the larger food drive effort organized by the 911 centers of King County!

Drop off donations until Nov. 26 at the UWPD station, 3939 15th Ave NE, during business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m.

ASUW Campus Safety Walk: November 12, 5:30 p.m. at the HUB lawn. Ever felt unsafe walking home from class? Join University staff for a walk through campus to discuss ways to make campus safer at night by improving lighting, pathways and other safety features.

Join ASUW Campus Community Safety, UW Police Department and friends for a campus safety walk starting at 5:30 on Wednesday, Nov. 12 starting at the HUB. We’ll talk about safety after dark, answer questions and finish our route with some ice cream! RSVP at: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Two Campus Community Safety Team members hand out flashlights and safety information at the Campus Community Safety information table.

Coming to UW Family Weekend? Stop by our Campus Community Safety table 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24 at the HUB!

We’re here to answer your questions, share safety tips, and help you learn more about the resources that keep our Husky community supported and secure. 💜🐾

Join UW in the World's Largest Earthquake Drill. October 16, 2025 10:16 a.m. with the Great ShakeOut logo. UW.edu/UWEM

Get ready to drop, cover and hold on! The UW will participate in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill at 10:16 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16. Watch for a UW Alert test message.

Learn more about the drill and what you should do if the ground starts shaking: www.washington.edu/uwem/2025/10...

Image with Dubs the Husky and PNSN Team Member doing a drop cover and hold on drill. Text about ShakeOut noting date (October 16, 2025) and link (shakeout.org). Bottom part of image shows cartoon Drop, Cover, Hold On panels.

Dubs is ready to #ShakeOut... Are you?
We’re just ONE WEEK away from the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill on October 16! Join Dubs in practicing Drop, Cover, and Hold On.
Register your participation and explore all the ways you can boost awareness for this event at shakeout.org.

Four UW Environmental Health & Safety employees stand in front of a Seattle Fire Department fire engine on a sunny day.

Our friends at UW Environmental Health & Safety are celebrating National Fire Prevention week with info and visits from the @seattle_fire
🧯Tuesday, 10/7: 11am-1pm
🧯Wednesday, 10/8: 11am-1pm
🧯Thursday, 10/9: 11am-1pm

Learn more: www.ehs.washington.edu/about/latest...

Harry the Husky with the UW live mascot, Dub with the text Safer Together and Huskies watch out for each other

Huskies watch out for each other. Help us build a stronger community by sharing UW safety resources: www.washington.edu/safety/resou...
#SaferTogether

Scaffolding and netting cover the front of the University of Washington's Suzzallo Library.

Spot the scaffolding at Suzzallo lately? That’s not just a facelift—it’s a seismic makeover! The library is getting reinforced so it can stay safe if the ground ever starts shaking. Construction should wrap up by August 2026. Want the full scoop? Check out: facilities.uw.edu/blog/posts/2...

Hot Days, Safe Ways - Summer Safety at UW Stay hydrated Use sunscreen Protect your tech Lock it up Download SafeZone Summer vibes are better when you feel safe! Pic of the Seattle Space Needle with an illustration of the sun and a thermometer showing hot weather on a purple background.

With a heat advisory in effect until 10 p.m. tomorrow, grab your largest water bottle and check out how the UW handles heat waves and outdoor air quality issues: www.washington.edu/safety/2025/...

Traveling? Be smart about charging! Avoid public USB charging stations. Use your own charger and wall adapter. Bring a power bank. Use a USB Data blocker. Lock your phone and enable security.

Summer break = travel time! Whether it’s for work, school, or adventure, make sure your devices and data stay safe.

Travel Tips for Huskies:
✈ Use a VPN like Husky OnNet when accessing UW info
✈ Lock + encrypt laptops and phones
✈ Don’t travel with more data than needed — back it up at home

Photo of UW graduates in caps and gowns and Dubs, UW's Husky mascot.

You did it, Huskies! 💜

Looking forward to celebrating with 7,000 graduates at Husky Stadium and wishing you success, purpose and safety wherever life takes you.
- From all of us at Campus Community Safety🎓

#UWGrad2025 #ForeverHuskies #UWSafety

Yellow sticky note with the text Stick With It, Stick Together on it.

To cultivate connection and resilience, our friends at UW LiveWell have set up interactive sticky note stations across campus for Huskies to share and read messages of encouragement, positivity, and hope.

Stop by a "Stick with It, Stick Together" station through June 13: livewell.uw.edu/stickwithit

Mental Health Awareness Month. You're not alone. UW offers free mental health support. 24/7 crisis line, Drop-in support. Visit wellbeing.uw.edu

Feeling the finals week stress? We see you. UW offers free mental health support:
• Let’s Talk (no appt needed)
• 24/7 Crisis Line: 866-775-0608
• Peer Coaching & Counseling

More info: wellbeing.uw.edu/mental-healt...

You’ve got this, Huskies. 💜

#MentalHealthMatters #FinalsWeek #UWSupport

Image Description: This slide has a dark teal and starry night background. At the top, bold white text reads “Sexual Assault” with a teal ribbon in the middle of the words, and underneath it says “Awareness Month” in light blue text. The slide is divided into two sections: the top header and the bottom white content box. In the content box, six events are listed with teal circular icons next to each title. 1. Survivor Love Letters (icon: envelope with heart): * Thursday, April 3 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM (Ode) & 1:30 – 3:30 PM (Red Square) * Monday, April 7 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM (Red Square) * Tuesday, April 8 | 4:00 – 7:00 PM (Ode) * Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM (Ode) * Friday, April 18 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM (HUB Lawn) 2. Candle-Making (icon: lit candle): * SARVA & Black Student Commission * Monday, April 14th, 5:00 – 7:30 PM * Husky Union Building (HUB) 337 3. Self-Defense Classes (icon: shield): * SARVA * Monday, April 28th * 1:00 – 2:00 PM or 8:30 – 9:30 PM * IMA Mat Room A 4. Take Back the Night (icon: crescent moon and stars): * LiveWell & SARVA * Wednesday, April 23rd, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM * HUB North Ballroom 5. Denim Day Fashion Show (icon: shoes): * SARVA & MESH * Wednesday, April 30th, 12:20 – 12:30 PM * Red Square At the bottom of the slide are three logos. On the left is the black ASUW logo reading: “ASUW.” In the center is the SARVA logo with cursive text reading “Sexual Assault & Relationship Violence Activists.” On the right is the LiveWell logo with multicolored vertical lines. Below the logos is a teal rectangle containing the website link: livewell.uw.edu/SAAM. A black-and-white QR code is in the bottom right corner.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) — a time to come together as a community and continue to raise awareness, support survivors, and take action to end sexual and gender-based violence.

More info: livewell.uw.edu/SAAM

Locking up your e-bike and e-scooter with a U lock - even if you'll only be gone a few minutes - helps deter thieves. @uw_police Officers Ihsan and Ali demonstrate how to secure your ride and share some safety tips: police.uw.edu/crime-preven...

A person with headphones on looks out an airplane window. Final boarding call for REAL ID. New ID requirements start May 7, 2025. Are you ready for REAL ID? Webinar Thursday, April 17 12:00-1:00 PM. Sponsored by the UW Office of Global Affairs and the Washington State Department of Licensing.

The new federal REAL ID Act goes into effect May 7 and will change the way you travel within the U.S. For more info on REAL ID, the new requirements and your options for travel documents, join a webinar for the UW community on April 17 from 12-1 p.m.! RSVP:
washington.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Happy first day of Spring quarter, Huskies!

After you admire the cherry blossoms, check out the latest info about UW safety resources: www.washington.edu/safety/resou...

The University of Washington Police Department is the only university law enforcement agency in Washington accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. As part of UWPD's reaccreditation, CALEA is accepting public comment until April 18:
police.uw.edu/public-comme...

UW's NightRide shuttle awaits UW students and employees, ready to provide a free ride home at night.

What's it like to get a ride home with NightRide, UW's free night shuttle service? Find out - and get info about maps, schedules, the NightRide app and more:
facilities.uw.edu/.../02/04/ma...