Community Safety

As the primary Security and Emergency Response Team, Community Safety works collaboratively with the Response Team in support of effective response for all involved in both first responders and emergency response instances on campus. Community Safety responds to serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situations requiring immediate action; such matters may pose an immediate threat to health, life, property, environment with a high probability of escalating quickly/dangerously without quick intervention.

Need immediate help on campus?

Please call 212-854-6666 or
4-6666 from a campus phone

Our Services

Transportation

Need a safe and free alternative to walking alone at night? In partnership with Columbia University, we now offer an on-demand ride share option through VIA Ride Share. We also provide a Mobile Escort Service available to the entire college community. This phone service is available anytime you are uncomfortable walking from one point to another by calling 212-854-3362.

Safety Tips

Learn more about how you can stay safe on and around campus. To ensure a safe community, the CARES Department provides emergency notifications via a text alert system when there are security-related reports throughout our community. You may learn more about our Campus Alert System here.