Campus Safety

Fostering a safe, secure learning environment

At University of Bridgeport, we take the safety of our students very seriously. In fact, the University has received the prestigious Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Award for adopting technology and other initiatives to safeguard our students 24 hours a day.

LiveSafe emergency and tip app

LiveSafe is the personal UB security and information phone application for all students, faculty, and staff. It is available for Android and iPhone devices. LiveSafe allows the user to send tips and messages to Campus Security, share locations with friends or family, locate buildings on campus, and access emergency services and preparedness information.

The information is easy to obtain directly from your hand-held device by scrolling through the information tabs provided and opening the tab to reach Campus Security while on campus or 911/police when off-campus. Other information available is the SafeWalk feature where the user can allow a family member or friend to follow you on the application to ensure the safe arrival to the destination of your choice. If you are looking for a specific building on campus, the LiveSafe application can give walking or driving directions from wherever you are to the university destination address you choose.

Emergency broadcast system

University of Bridgeport has established an emergency broadcast system through LiveSafe. LiveSafe will allow University of Bridgeport to transmit messages to users, informing them of an event that may have a direct impact on health or safety.

How does Campus Security ensure safety?

We maintain adequate security staffing

Security services on the campus of University of Bridgeport are supplied under contract by Securitas Security Services Inc. USA. The Campus Security department is staffed by 40 personnel and provides security services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Campus Security reports to the Vice President of Administration and Finance.

A uniformed dispatcher staffs the campus security office. The dispatcher takes complaints and requests for service from the community, dispatches personnel to handle them and records the information for such request. In addition, they monitor intrusion; fire and boiler alarms for campus property and the campus secure system computers.

Regular patrols and high visibility

The patrol unit of the Campus Security department consists of a uniformed, armed supervisor on patrol in a high visibility vehicle 24 hours a day, along with varying numbers of uniformed patrol officers on foot and bicycle patrol. They maintain a high visibility security presence on campus; respond to requests for service and reports of suspicious or criminal activity. In addition, they conduct building safety inspections on a regular basis and conduct investigations. The shift supervisors are trained in first aid, CPR and AED and serve as the designated first responders for the campus.

In addition, we maintain access control and security presence during the weekends in the Student Center, when many social events are held. Our department supplies security on a demand basis, for numerous special events such as dances, athletics, visiting dignitaries etc. and assist other campus departments as needed.

Additional services

The Campus Security department is also responsible for providing the following support services:

  • Issuing ID access cards to students and providing faculty and staff with ID cards.
  • Providing personal safety (walking) escorts on campus
  • Maintaining a lost and found department
  • Registering motor vehicles and issuing parking decals
  • Assisting on-campus motorists with vehicle jump starts and vehicle unlocks
  • Providing the University community with crime prevention information

Ongoing incident reporting

A report system is maintained and statistics on crime are compiled and disseminated by the department. Our department also acts as a clearinghouse for informational crime in the neighborhood supplied by the local police.

  • Annual Security and Fire Report (PDF)
  • Security Protocol Plan (PDF)
  • Emergency Response and Evacuation Information (PDF)

University of Bridgeport “Timely Warning” policy

In the event that a situation arises that in the judgment of the Director of Campus Security constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat to the safety of members of the University community, a “timely warning” will be issued.

A warning will be posted appropriately on campus, generally by placing a copy in a suitable location in each residence hall, Knights’ End and Marina Cafeterias, and all principal academic buildings at the involved campus.

Depending on the particular circumstances of an incident, especially in situations that could pose a significant and immediate threat to the community or individuals, The Office of the Dean of Students may also transmit the warning through the University’s e-mail system to students, faculty, and staff, and/or post a notice on the University of Bridgeport website to enhance the speed and distribution of such information to the University community.

In incidents where the alleged or known perpetrator has been identified and the threat of future incidents has been minimized or eliminated by the person(s) being banned from campus, the residence halls, and/or incarcerated, community notices may not need to be published or may be published only in certain locations. Anyone with information warranting a timely safety warning should report the circumstances to Campus Security by telephone 203‑576‑4913 or in person at Campus Security in Norseman Hall.

Contact Campus Security

Norseman Hall
221 University Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604

24 hours a day, 7 days a week