The University of Louisville Police Department reminds faculty, staff, and students that there are plenty of simple actions everyone can take to reduce the chances of being the victim of a crime and to make walking, biking, or driving in traffic a safer experience.

Here are 10 tips from ULPD: 

• Call 911 for all emergencies needing Police, Fire or EMS.
• If you see something, say something. We need your help keeping our campus safe. Call the University Police at 852-6111 to report suspicious activity.��
• Sign up for the Rave Guardian Safety app and Rave text alerts. .��
• Use the L-Trail. Walk in groups or pairs. Stop and look before crossing any street or parking lot. Don’t be too consumed with your cell phone to be unaware of your surroundings.
• Use the shuttle system. Use the ULPD campus escorts, available between dusk and dawn, at 852-6111.
• Be responsible for yourself and your belongings. Do not meet any unknown individual on or off campus to purchase or retrieve items. Always maintain control of your purse, backpack, laptop, cell phone and wallet. Remember that alcohol and drugs impair
  your system and leave you vulnerable to others and crime.
• Always lock your vehicle. Don’t leave items in view within your car.
  Store important valuables in the trunk or another secure location.
• Always lock your housing unit’s or office’s doors and windows. Know who is at the door before opening. Do not allow unapproved visitors into a locked building.
• If you’re riding a bicycle, be diligent about pedestrians and obey all traffic laws. Always lock your bicycle to a designated rack with a secure lock (we recommend a “U” lock).
• If you’re driving a vehicle, be extra considerate of pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles. Remember that alcohol and drugs impair your system – plus, driving under the influence, no matter what the distance or time, is a serious crime.

More safety resources, including programs and classes offered by the ULPD, are .��

The ranking has a comprehensive definition of student security, including student health and well-being. College Choice includes specific ratings for general safety, anti-discrimination, women’s safety, party scene and fire safety.

No other Kentucky college was mentioned in College Choice’s top 50 list, highlighting UofL’s unique and concerted effort to promote campus safety in this state through the  program. CardSafe is a multifaceted approach to addressing the safety needs of not only our students, but our faculty, staff, and visitors through the following programs:

1. The L Trail: This well-lit, patrolled route promotes safe travels from the middle of Belknap Campus to the Swain Student Activities Center, the Ville Grill, and to some of the affiliated residence halls. When you’re out walking, follow the white signs with the large red “L.” See for the L Trail route.

2. CardGuard: With this mobile app, you can instantly dial 911 or , send a tip if you see a crime happening, or set a timer to alert your friends and police if you are late in arriving to a pre-determined destination.��

3. UofL Alerts: All UofL students, faculty and staff should sign up for UofL Alerts, which will send you a text message in case of an emergency on campus. It’s also the fastest way to hear about snow days and other weather cancellations. (All members of the UofL family receive UofL Alerts emails, but you must sign up for the text service). You can add a second phone number or family members’ phones to the system or .��

4. Campus Escort: When walking on campus during the evening hours, you should walk with another person and use well-lit, well-traveled routes like the L Trail. But that’s not always possible. If you get stuck out late at night studying or working on campus and don’t want to walk alone, request an escort. This service is provided for any member of the university community from dusk to dawn any day of the year. Escort Service boundaries on Belknap extend within the campus, to University Park Apartments and up to four blocks off campus. At the Health Sciences Center, escorts also are available to the parking lots or nearby vehicles. Call 502-852-6111.

5. Cardinal Safety App: This phone app offers tips on how to respond to emergencies ranging from an active shooter to an earthquake. It also offers tips on how to avoid becoming a victim and preventing thefts, as well as what steps to take if a crime occurs. This app also includes Belknap, HSC and Shelbyhurst campus maps and an auto-dialer to 911, the University Police and the campus escort service.��

6. Green Dot: Sponsored by our PEACC Center, the Green Dot Bystander Campaign is our community response to violence. A Green Dot highlights a behavior, choice, or statement that makes it less likely that someone will experience sexual assault, partner violence, and stalking. More information about .  

7. Campus Shuttle: Need to get from one side of campus to the other? The university operates a shuttle Monday-Friday from Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium to sites around Belknap Campus. The West Campus Shuttle connects the residence halls to the main campus Monday-Friday evenings. And the Health Sciences Campus shuttle circulates to many of the key buildings on and around HSC. Find more information .

8. If You See Something, Say Something: Students, faculty and staff play a role in keeping our campus safe. UofL is part of the If You See Something, Say Something national campaign that encourages citizens to report suspicious objects or behaviors. If you see something suspicious, call UofL Police at 502-852-6111.

9. UofL Police: The UofL Police Department is a fully accredited force that serves UofL’s three campuses 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The department consists of about 45 sworn officers, 30 security guards, and a K-9 unit. (Look for Sampson, a black Labrador, training around campus.) ULPD patrols all UofL campuses on foot, bicycles and ATVs, as well as patrol vehicles. The university fire marshal also is part of ULPD. Find out more about ULPD, including updates on new initiatives and the latest crime reports, .��

1. Use the L-Trail
2. Sign up for the Rave Guardian Safety App
3. If you see something, say something (call the University Police at 852-6111 for suspicious activity)
4. Call 911 for all emergencies needing police, fire or EMS
5. Lock your vehicle
6. Don’t leave items in view in your vehicle
7. Store items left in the vehicle in the trunk
8. Lock your housing unit’s doors and windows
9. Know who is at the door before opening your door
10. Lock your bicycle with good lock such as a “U” lock
11. Do not meet unknown people on and off campus to purchase or retrieve items
12. Always maintain control of your backpack, laptop and cell phone
13. Stop and look before crossing any street
14. Don’t be so consumed with your cell phone or music that you are not aware of your surroundings
15. Walk in groups or pairs
16. Use the shuttle system
17. Use escorts; these are available between dusk and dawn
18. If you’re riding a bicycle, act like you are driving a vehicle and obey all traffic laws
19. If you’re driving a vehicle, look for pedestrians and bicycles, and
20. Remember that alcohol and drugs impair your system, leaving you open to be a crime victim or an impaired driver.