Public Safety

Lightning from a thunderstorm.

Thunderstorms: Stay Informed, Stay Safe

Summer in Alabama means hot temperatures and thunderstorms. Follow these tips to stay safe.

Several University of Alabama Police Department officers posing in front of the police station

Stellar Benefits Await New UAPD Officers

UAPD offers the best police officer pay in West Alabama and incredible benefits.

Be Ready: Severe Weather Forecast for June 14

Be Ready: Severe Weather Forecast for June 14

The National Weather Service is forecasting a risk for severe weather Wednesday, June 14. Stay weather aware and prepare with these safety tips.

A thermometer showing a temperature of 110 degrees Farenheit.

It’s Getting Hot Out Here

As the temperature rises, follow these simple tips to beat the heat and stay safe throughout the summer days.

a woman sits in a chair on the beach looking at her phone

Hackers Don’t Take Vacation: 6 Tips for a Cyber-Secure Summer

Even with vacation mode on it’s important to stay vigilant to the ever-present threat of cyber attacks.

Two couples at a swimming pool.

Stay Afloat: Tips for Water Safety

Whether your summer plans include a trip to the beach, a day on the lake or just an afternoon at the pool, if you’re planning on swimming or just being around water you need to consider safety first.

Bicycles

I Want to Ride My Bicycle. I Want to (Safely) Ride My Bike.

Here are some safety tips for cyclists who are riding on campus.

young people walking on the beach at sunset

Tips for Having a Safe Spring Break

Whether traveling far or having a staycation, be safe this spring break using these simple tips.

A group of UA police officers standing outside of police headquarters.

Ready UA: What to do in Case of an Armed Individual

It’s important to know what you should do to keep yourself safe.

An SRA stands outside of a campus building.

Security Resources: Keeping Campus Safe

This group of UA staff members is all about protecting people and property.