Safety & Security

Office Location:	ResCom Clubhouse 720 W. North B St. (between ResCom and Thomas Parking Garage)
Campus Security Phone Numbers:	On Campus: x 3333 Off Campus:(813) 251-5133
Safe Escort Service (L.A.S.E.R. Team):	x 3147
Life-threatening situations:	On campus: x 9-911 Off campus: 911 (then call campus security)

The University of Tampa’s highest priority is the safety and security of all University community members. The Department of Campus Safety & Security works closely with the Dean of Students to ensure that guidelines, rules and procedures are properly communicated and executed. Security officers also coordinate with the Facilities Management Department to provide a clean and safe environment.

Officers patrol campus 24 hours a day, every day of the year. They also assist with services such as: publishing crime prevention information, providing pedestrian escorts, assisting with personal property engraving and vehicle registration.

The Florida Department of State licenses all officers and most UT personnel have previous law enforcement and/or military experience. They are qualified to handle any type of safety and security situation. Prior to employment, all officers are subjected to extensive psychological screening and background investigations.

Campus Safety & Security maintains a close working relationship with both the Tampa Police Department and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department. Officers from both agencies are routinely seen on campus, providing additional backup and support to our officers. By law, officers from both agencies may enforce laws on campus, including traffic regulations. UT Campus Safety & Security officers do not possess arrest powers.

Personal Safety Reminder

Although The University of Tampa is essentially a safe place, the campus is subject to the same problems that may occur in the greater Tampa community. As such, UT community members are reminded to be alert and assume responsibility for their personal safety by applying common sense and using services offered by campus security. Please immediately report any suspicious activity on or near campus to campus security by calling (813) 251-5133 (off campus) or ext. 3333 (on campus).

Things To Remember When Out At Night

• Don't travel alone at night.
• Call the L.A.S.E.R. Team or campus security for a safe escort.
• Avoid contact with strangers.
• Avoid dark or secluded places.
• Keep vehicle doors locked at all times.
• Trust your instincts. If you feel like there's something wrong, then there probably is.

Automobile Theft Prevention Tips

• Don't leave your vehicle running or the keys in it, even for a minute.
• Always lock your vehicle.
• Use “The Club" or a similar device. It is a good visual theft deterrent.
• Remember to activate your vehicle alarm.
• Do not ignore a vehicle alarm — call campus security immediately.
• Do not leave valuables (cell phones, packages, etc.) in plain view inside your vehicle.

Tips For Protecting Your Personal Property

• Be alert! Do not leave property unprotected while moving into or out of your residence hall.
• If you have to leave property on the sidewalk or in the parking lot while you load/unload your vehicle, have someone watch it until you return.
• Do not leave your vehicle unlocked when returning to your room.
• Do not leave unattended items in the hallway.
• Electronic equipment, TV's, stereos, MP3 and CD players are popular theft items. Campus security can engrave these items. Please call ext. 3333 for an appointment.
• If you have a bicycle, lock it to a solid, fixed object or store it in the secured Thomas Parking Garage bicycle storage area.

Contact Information

Charles Mascenik
Director of Campus Safety & Security
(813) 253-3333 x 3333
cmascenik@ut.edu

Becky Campbell
Staff Assistant
(813) 253-3333 x 3333
bacampbell@ut.edu