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Public Safety

Safety Resources

Want to report a concern? Feeling unsafe? SafeUND is a website that will direct you to all campus safety resources.

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Your safety is #1.

UND is consistently ranked as the safest college in North Dakota. Safety and security is a shared responsibility and we need your help.

Public Safety Offices

Police Department

We protect and enhance the quality of life for all who live, work, or visit our community.

Public Safety

The Department of Public Safety oversees campus safety and offers resources and services.

Emergency Management

We are responsible for coordinating the University’s preparation for, response to, and recovery from any major emergency.

Risk Management

The Office of Risk Management & Insurance responds to all property and liability losses.

Share a Concern

If this is an emergency please call 911.

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act

The University of North Daktoa complies with Clery Act requirements.

Safety Updates

Wildfire smoke and your health

During heavy smoke conditions, it’s extremely important that you take actions to protect your health. Check local air conditions using the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI), and special air quality statements or air quality advisories to determine how the smoke is impacting our area. There’s no known safe level of exposure for some of these […]

Winter weather in North Dakota can bring cold temperatures. Try to stay indoors during extremely cold weather – make any trips outside as brief as possible and remember these tips below to protect your health and safety. Dress warmly and stay dry by wearing: a hat a scarf or knit mask to cover face and […]

Fire Prevention Week 2024

This is the start of Fire Prevention Week, which is driven and promoted by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA); an authority on all things related to fire safety. The NFPA plays an important role in leading the way on best practices for fire prevention and safety. Their recommendations are observed by the University of […]

Centrally funded hazardous waste disposal!

Introducing the creation of the Hazardous waste disposal funded centrally in the safety office for the University of North Dakota! One of the main reasons why solid, hazardous, and chemical waste management is neglected on college campuses is the prioritizing the funding for disposable vs other departmental expenses. As the world becomes more conscious of […]

Does Slip-Resistant Footwear Reduce Slips, Trips, and Falls in Food Service?

Slips, trips, and falls are the second most common type of fatal work-related injuries and the third most common type of non-fatal work-related injuries in the United States. Although falls from heights are more likely to result in a fatality, falls on the same level (which often start as a slip or trip) occur more […]

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Keeping You Safe

97% students report feeling safe at UND

#1 ranked safest college campus in ND

24/7 availability for safety escorts

Alerts & Protocols

Severe Weather

Be prepared for severe weather strikes.

Our weather patterns can change quickly. Understand the severity of extreme weather and how to prepare.

Alerts & Protocols