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Campus Safety Programs & Services Need to get around at night? The number to call is 2-WALK, that's (510) 642-9255. Click the links for detailed info on UCPD's Night Safety Services, which are FREE to all! Walk with BearWALK (Night Safety Escort) Service Uniformed, radio-equipped and trained student employees of UCPD, Community Service Officers (CSOs) provide a walking escort in conjunction with the Night Safety Shuttle to nearby residences, public transportation or parking facilities during the evening hours. The service is available to all and is proven to make a difference in your safety. Program boundaries are: Cedar (N), Service hours are dusk to 2 AM, usually beginning at 7:30 PM during daylight savings time, 6 PM at other times of year. Limited service is also available during the winter and summer break. To request an escort, call 642-WALK (9255) 15 minutes before you need the escort (more advance reservations not accepted.) When calling, please be prepared to provide the following information:
15 Minute Notice: Please call 15 minutes before you wish to be picked up. Last call taken at 1:45am Get Around with Bear Transit Night Safety Shuttle or UCPD's Owl Service The Night Safety Shuttle service is an extension of Bear Transit daytime shuttle service (operated by Parking & Transportation), and provides safe nighttime transit to and from the campus for classes, study, research and meetings. Routes run from points on campus to BART, Clark Kerr campus and residence halls. There are four lines which operate until approximately 3 AM. Complementing the Bear Transit shuttles into the early morning, Owl Service offers pick up and drop off van rides provided by UCPD's CSOs between 2 AM and 6 AM.
How are We Doing? If you have used UCPDs night safety services, either BearWALK or Owl Service, you can help us out by filling out a very brief survey answering questions about your experience. Click to participate in our Night Safety Services Survey.
Other Info If you are unable to use any of our Night Safety Services, please refer to the Night Safety Map for our recommended well-lighted, well-travelled walking routes on the campus. We encourage you to plan your route for safety and walk with friends or a group whenever possible. Program the UCPD dispatch number (510-642-5333) into your cell phone and give it a quick key for a direct line to our emergency response team if you are in trouble, or see someone else in trouble. Learn more about How to Report a Crime in Progress.
The Cal-B-SAFE Information Line offers the caller several options to listen to recorded information about safety programs 24 hours a day. To reach the information line, call 64B-SAFE (2-7233). You will be offered the following choices: Box #2: BearWALK Night Safety Escort – Box #3: Night Safety Shuttle – Box #4: Self-defense Classes (Special request only, see below)– Box #5: Security Surveys and Personal Safety Presentations – Box #6: B-SAFE Weekly Crime Statistics for UCB – Box #7: Crime Alerts and Outreach Events. To go back to the main menu. public-safety.berkeley.edu Please click the icons below to explore the UCPD web site. UCPD posts Crime Alerts to our website as soon as possible. Download ST&AR and install this small program on your PC and you will be informed of each new Crime Alert by a pop-up Star from your Start Toolbar. This is a dynamic way to stay informed about crime activity on campus and in the surrounding areas. For complete crime statistics and reporting area maps, refer to Safety Counts, the definitive campus safety guide which serves as UCPDs annual safety report. You can also see the systemwide Annual Report from University of California Police Departments across the state, here.
Self Defense Courses CalFIT program at Recreational Sports Facility can arrange self-defense classes for your campus group upon request. Workshops will focus on crime awareness and physical defense tactics to build confidence. For more information on course content and costs for workshops, contact CalFIT at 510-643-5151.
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