Safety & Security

Overview

The University of South Florida’s top priority is the safety of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. This page is intended to provide information about the steps the University is taking to prepare for an emergency and steps individuals should take to prepare for an emergency.

Campus Police Department

The Campus Police serve both the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus and the New College of Florida campus 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

5800 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, FL 34243
941-487-4210

For all life-threatening fire or medical emergencies, please dial 911.

Campus Police

Emergency Operations Plan

The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will do everything it can to ensure safety of the campus. The University will execute its emergency action plan as appropriate, and it will at all times coordinate with local, state and federal agencies. USF Sarasota-Manatee will communicate regularly with the USF community via this Web site and mass media.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Emergency Notifications

In the event of an emergency, official notifications will be updated as changes occur or there are cancellations to report. For the latest emergency information, always check www.usf.edu.

Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to sign up for AlertUSF – a text messaging system that relays important emergency messages to all participants via cell phone. For more information on AlertUSF or to register, visit the website.

Campus Safety App

Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to sign up for USF Safe – a text messaging system that relays important emergency messages to all participants via cell phone. For more information on USF Safe or to register, visit the website.

Government Emergency Response

Several agencies offer extensive information about preparing for an emergency. Everyone in the USF community should consult these sources and take appropriate measures to prepare for an emergency. From local government to the federal government, agencies are taking steps to prepare for emergencies.