Though police officers and security guards patrol the campus on a 24-hour basis, no police force can be omnipresent. All members of this community must share the burden of keeping this community and its citizens safe. In that vein, the police can again be your source for information on how to do just that.
Be aware of your surroundings
Frequently look behind and to the sides
Avoid heavily foliaged areas
Stay in well lit areas
Think before you drink
Never drink and drive
Never walk home alone
As a general reminder, always keep all materials (laptop, backpack, cell phone, etc.) with you, do not leave anything unattended, and report any unusual behavior.
Carnegie Mellon has programs like SafeWalk provide students with security measures at late hours and the CampusWatch program encourages the entire university to take a part in ensuring the welfare of their peers.
The university operates two separate transportation systems for the convenience and safety of our students – the Shuttle Service and the Escort Service. For hours of operation and more information go to Shuttle and Escort Services.
Carnegie Mellon also has 56 emergency phones on campus. When using an emergency phone be prepared to:
Give your location
Report the nature of your emergency
Respond to the dispatchers questions or instructions
Important Phone Numbers
University Policy Emergency : Dial 412-268-2323 or 8-2323
University Police Non-Emergency : Dial 412-268-6232 or 8-6232
