Residential Experience

Safety & Security

Safety and Security in Atala Hall

An effective residence hall security program depends upon resident cooperation and staff supervision. Although the campus security system makes every effort to increase campus safety, the best security system is one in which every member of the community is alert!

HALL SECURITY KEYS

Exterior doors of the residential area are secured 24 hours a day. Upon check-in to the residence hall, a student's USF ID card is activated to unlock the exterior door and the door to their living space.

Campus Police

The Campus Police Department is a certified state law enforcement agency providing professional police services and protection to the university community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Campus Police Department offers several services for the campus community which can be found here.

HURRICANE INSTRUCTIONS

If a hurricane is approaching the Sarasota area, the Housing & Residential Education staff will make every effort to alert residents. Depending on the storm's path and whether the university decides to cancel classes or close, a follow-up decision may be made to close all on-campus housing and evacuate all residents. Learn more about hurricane safety on this page.

AEDs and Narcan Boxes

At USF Housing & Residential Education, the safety and well-being of our residents are our top priorities. To support our residents, we provide access to essential emergency response resources, including Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and Narcan Nasal Spray Boxes.

AEDs

AEDs (automated external defibrillators) are user-friendly, portable devices designed to analyze heart rhythms and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock to restore normal heart function during sudden cardiac arrest. Each AED is placed in a central, easily accessible location within residential communities, ensuring quick response in an emergency.

Narcan Emergency Response Boxes

Narcan Emergency Response boxes containing naloxone hydrochloride, a lifesaving medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose, can be found in every residence hall across campus. Each box is located in a common area of the hall that can be quickly accessed by staff and residents, if needed. Please see the list below for the exact location of the box in each residence hall.

Residents are encouraged to know the warning signs of an opioid overdose and review instructions on how to administer the Narcan Nasal Spray so they can properly respond if the need arises and they feel comfortable doing so. Instructions are also located above each Narcan Emergency Response box in each hall. We continue to encourage staff and residents to contact 911 for medical emergencies.

For specific AED and Narcan box locations, please refer to the list below.

  Location
AED 2nd-6th Floor Elevator Lobbys
Narcan Box 1st Floor Elevator Lobby

Important Phone Numbers

USF Police Department, Emergency: 911
USF Police Department, Non-Emergency: 941-487-4210
Atala Hall Service Desk: 941-359-4515