University of Miami Parent Guide
University of Miami Police & Security Departments
UM Police
chief@miami.edu
(305) 284-6666
The University of Miami is dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for all members of the University community who study, research, live, and work at any of its campuses. Each campus has its own department responsible for all safety and security on that property.
The Coral Gables campus is serviced by the University of Miami Police Department, a professional law enforcement agency that utilizes State of Florida-certified police officers and is supplemented by a contracted security guard service.
The Miller School and Rosenstiel School campuses utilize professional security teams directly managed and supervised by the University. The City of Miami Police Department and Miami-Dade County Police Department, respectively, provide police services to these campuses.
To fulfill the UM Police Department and the UM Security Departments’ missions as collaborative, innovative, and proactive agencies, a community policing approach is taken. Patrol policy maximizes the time University police and security officers spend out of patrol vehicles and interacting with members of the community.
Safety-related educational programming, conducted on an almost daily basis, helps members of the community realize the power they have to prevent crime and keep themselves safe. Partnerships and working relationships with internal University organizations as well as external government and private agencies enable a multitude of services to be offered, most for free.
Overall, a stronger relationship between the UM Police Department, the UM Security Departments, and the University community means a more collaborative, focused, and successful crime-fighting team. After all, safety and security on campus is everyone’s responsibility.
The Crime Prevention Office within the University’s Coral Gables Campus Police Department is staffed with crime prevention specialists who direct numerous established campus-wide crime prevention programs and specialized services.
In addition, this office is responsible for directing a multitude of special initiatives such as crime analysis and scripted patrols focused on crime reduction. Visit our web site for specific information on campus safety and a full list of all programs and services offered.
Some of the department’s most popular programs, services, and responsibilities include:
Blue-Light Telephones
More than 150 blue-light telephones are strategically located throughout the Coral Gables and Miller School campuses. These phones are marked with reflective lettering and a blue light to aid in daytime and nighttime identification. The phones can be used to contact UM Police or security in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Non-emergency situations include requesting a security escort, reporting suspicious persons and obtaining information. Visit UM Police for a list and map of all blue-light phone locations.
Safety Escort Service
Safety escorts are provided by the UM Police & Security Departments to all students, faculty, staff and visitors on the Coral Gables and Miller School campuses, 24-hours a day. To request a safety escort on the Coral Gables campus, contact UMPD Dispatch at (305) 284-6666 or use any blue-light telephone. To request a safety escort on the Miller School campus, call Security at (305) 243-7233 or use any blue-light telephone.
Crime Prevention/ Safety Programming
Several crime prevention/ safety programs are designed and conducted by the UM Police and Security Departments to educate students, faculty and staff on a variety of safety topics, including personal safety, identity theft, fake IDs, underage drinking, vacation safety, and personal property security. Programs are scheduled regularly throughout the semester and at the request of groups and organizations.
Self-Defense Programs
The UM Police Department offers two nationally recognized self-defense programs to female students, faculty and staff; Self-Defense Awareness & Familiarization Exchange (S.A.F.E.) and Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.). S.A.F.E. is a 2-hour introductory program that exposes women to the basics of risk awareness and risk reduction, in addition to a few rudimentary physical techniques.
R.A.D. is a 12-hour, in-depth program that involves a significant amount of training in defense techniques and ends with a simulation exercise. Both programs are offered periodically throughout the year for a nominal charge. Visit UM Police for schedules and additional information.
Crime Alerts
A “Crime Alert” is published in the rare instance that a serious incident occurs on campus and there is a possible continuing threat to the general community’s safety. An example of this would be a robbery where the offender was not caught.
Notice is given to the campus community within two business days of the incident, if not sooner, via active publications possibly including, but not limited to, University-wide e-mails, UMPD’s Web page, printed flyers/posters, and any other available means deemed necessary. Crime Alerts are issued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
Security in the Residential Areas
All of the residential colleges on the Coral Gables Campus are equipped with a convenient 24-hour security system that grants access to the living areas with a validated ’Cane Card. Upon entering a living area, residents must swipe their cards through an electronic reader on the inside door, which then releases the lock.
Housing and Residential Life Security, which works closely with the UM Police Department, is managed by a full-time Security Manager, who may be reached at (305) 284-5568.
Sexual Assault Response Team (S.A.R.T.)
The University of Miami’s Sexual Assault Response Team (S.A.R.T.) is under the supervision of the Counseling Center, but works closely with UM Police. The team has two missions. Their first is to operate a 24-hour hotline and accompanying trained response team to assist victims of sexual assault, answer questions, and advise victims about University and community resources. This hotline number is (305) 798-6666.
The second mission is educational. The S.A.R.T. education team regularly conducts programs to educate the University community about the issue of sexual assault.
Safety Matters Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The University of Miami Safety Matters comprehensive combined annual security report and annual fire safety report is published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 U.S.C. Section 1092(f)), and section 485(i) of the Higher Education Opportunity Act, otherwise known as the Campus Fire Safety Right-to-Know Act.
All currently registered students as well as employees are given a notice by October 1 of each year that includes a statement of the report’s availability, the exact electronic address at which the report is posted, a brief description of the report’s contents, and a statement that the institution will provide a paper copy of the report upon request to the University of Miami Police Department (UMPD).
Printed copies may be requested by calling UMPD at (305) 284-1105. Prospective students and employees of the University are informed of the guide’s availability, provided with a summary of its contents, and given the opportunity to request a copy from the University of Miami Police Department. This report can be accessed through the UMPD website.
Coral Gables Campus - UM Police Department
5665 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida 33124-0710
Dispatch: (305) 284-6666
Crime Prevention: (305) 284-1105
Business Office: (305) 284-3075
TTD: (305) 284-3152
UM Police Department
In the event of a telecommunications failure on the Coral Gables campus, the University of Miami Police Department has back-up IP phone lines that can be used to contact police
Back-up IP phone line: (305) 284-8436
Miller School Campus - Security Department
1051 N.W. 14 Street, Suite 145, Miami, Florida 33136
Dispatch: (305) 243-6000
Nonemergency Dispatch: (305) 243-7233
Security Department
Rosenstiel School Campus - Security Department
4600 Rickenbacker Causeway, Virginia Key, Miami, Florida 33149
Main: (305) 421-4766
Alternative: (305) 710-7991
