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Safety on Campus

As a place of learning, the UIS prioritizes the safety of their students, staff, and faculty. While our campus is generally considered to be safe, there are still risks that everyone should be aware of. In this article, we will discuss some safety tips that can help keep students, staff, and faculty safe while on campus.

• What is R.A.D
• Who Can Enroll?
• When are the courses offered?
• Who are the instructors?
• How Do I Enroll?

What is the R.A.D. System?

The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques. The R.A.D.

Crime Prevention Inventory Form

Please take time to fill out the Crime Prevention Inventory Form (PDF), then store it in a safe place. In the event of a theft, the information will be helpful for police and insurance purposes. Remember to update this form as you make new purchases.

The University of Illinois Springfield Police Department offers the Operation Identification Program on campus.  Engravers are available at the campus police department on a first come, first serve basis.

Identity Theft Resources

Remember, if you have been the victim of credit fraud (15 USC ß1681j(b)) or are denied credit (15 USC ß1681j(c)(3)) you are entitled to a free credit report.  If you are a victim of fraud, be sure to ask the credit bureaus for free copies. They will often provide them.

Credit Reporting Bureaus

Equifax: Roosevelt Blvd
St. Petersburg, FL  33716-2202

Bicycle Registration

Community members may register their bicycles with the UIS Police Department. Registering your bicycle with the UIS Police adds your bicycle information to a database that allows for easy identification of ownership in case of lost, stolen, and/or recovered bicycles.

Active Shooter Response

UIS and the surrounding communities are as prepared as they can be for a serious emergency involving someone with a gun. The best thing you can do is prepare for an event where your ability to respond quickly may save your life. Always remember, in the event of an active shooter you can run, hide, or fight.

What does UIS do to make campus housing and other campus facilities safe for students and employees?

UIS controls the installation of lock-cores and the issuance of keys. All keys are coded with a core number and a personal ID number rather than room numbers, so lost or stolen keys cannot be matched with a particular room or building.

When students move into campus housing, they receive information on safety/security. Students are asked to help enforce security procedures. Personnel from campus housing are responsible for assisting locked-out housing residents.

Contact Us

Police Emergency: (217) 206-7777
Police Non Emergency: (217) 206-6690

Address:

University Police Department
University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza, MS PDB1
Springfield, IL 62703-5407