Campus Safety

Safety You Can See

Assistance — prevention, protection and response — is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout the UCR residential community. Your safety is our priority.

ROAR

ROAR gives a name to the many ways UCR Housing Services is actively providing for the safety and security of our community members. The goals of ROAR are to increase awareness and empower individuals to take an active role in ensuring their own safety and the safety of others in their community.

A Handy Guide to Safety for UCR Residents

R - Resources
You are not alone. There are many people and places to turn to for help, advice and support.
O - Observe
Stay alert. Be aware of your immediate environment at all times.
- Limit distractions. While walking, especially at night, don't talk and text on your cell phone, or listen to music.
- Make eye contact with drivers, bicyclists and other pedestrians to ensure that you are being seen.
- Be familiar with your surroundings so you can spot areas of concern (then act and/or report).
A - Act
Increase your safety and security, and that of others, by following these steps:
- Lock your doors and windows. Keep personal belongings out of view.
- Keep your keys/cards available for quick use.
- Use well-lit and high-traffic pathways.
- Do not allow unknown individuals, even students, access to restricted areas in the community.
- Register your bike with Transportation & Parking Services.
R - Report
Communicate anything that seems threatening. Inform people in a position to help.
- In a life threatening emergency, call 9-1-1.
- In a non-emergency (suspicious behavior, etc) contact the UC Police at (951) 827-5222.
- Speak to any Housing staff member about any concern you may have.
- Submit a Service Request to address repairs needed at any UCR Housing location.
- Explore more options online before deciding the next appropriate step of action.

Crisis Response Training

Being prepared is your best defense. Learn how to respond to an active shooter incident by taking the UCPD Crisis Response Training. You will learn how to use and implement RAIN (Respond, Assess, Isolate, and Notify) and the “Run, Hide, Fight” response tactics effectively.

Go to Crisis Response Training

Community Safety Measures

On-Call Resident Staff

The on-duty Resident Director (RD) and Resident Advisor (RA) respond to complaints, questions, concerns and emergencies. They remain in or around buildings with emergency equipment and complete designated rounds during their on-duty times. [Contact the RA On-Duty.](/under-the-roof/resident-services-office)

Partnered With UCPD

Housing Services is partnered with the UC Police, a multi-service agency that is located in the center of the UCR residential community. Services include law enforcement, police patrol, crime prevention, security and emergency response.

Secured Premises

Most buildings and parking lots are outfitted with video surveillance and restricted access. Blue emergency call boxes and emergency phones can be found throughout our residential community.

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