Campus Safety and Security
UWF Student Athlete Handbook campus safety and security information.
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The University of West Florida is a public institution and, with the exception of the residence halls, is open to the public during the day and evening hours when classes are in session. During the times that the University is officially closed, its buildings are generally locked, and only faculty, staff and some students with proper identification are admitted.
The University police provide regular patrol of UWF buildings as well as parking facilities 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. All UWF police officers are fully certified state officers through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Division of Criminal Justice Standards and Training. The emergency numbers are as follows: 911, 850.474.2415 (UWF Police).
Avoid working or studying alone in a building at night.If you must work alone in a building at night, make sure someone you trust knows where you are and what time you will be leaving the building. Have your cell phone with you and fully charged. Know the locations of the blue lights on campus. A map of the blue light locations is available on the UWFPD web site. Report anyone who behaves suspiciously to the University Police. Try to provide the police with a description of his or her appearance and the direction of travel or most current location.
Argo Safety Escort
Safety escorts are designed to help keep our campus community safe. We encourage anyone who does not walk in a group to use our escort program. Safety escorts are available 24 hours a day and any day of the week. To request an escort, call 850.474.2415 and inform the dispatcher you would like to request an escort. The dispatcher will ask for your name, current location, and your destination on campus.
A police officer will respond to your escort request. Escorts can be done by golf cart, patrol car, or on foot. The golf cart has UWFPD decals. If you have any questions regarding the identity of a safety escort, contact UWFPD dispatch at 850.474.2415.
Responsible Social Networking for Students
Traditional-aged college students use different communication tools, especially when it comes to social networking. Electronic communications never go away and can follow students for life; therefore, students need to be aware of the potential problems that can be created if communications become public at some point in their lives. Students should use their tech-savvy skills to their advantage.
Make Your Social Networking Pages Work for You
- Market yourself — select your profile information carefully and think about what employers are looking for in their new hires. Showcase your leadership and campus activities (i.e., student organizations, athletics, fundraising, community service).
- Pay attention to your language/wording — use spell check and make sure that you show a high level of written communication skills.
- Think long term — your Facebook page is not an isolated site. Make sure that the pictures and language on your profile, as well as those connected through your friends, present a positive image.
- Be smart — use the appropriate privacy settings if you do not want people other than your friends to view your profile.