Safety & Preparedness
Campus Safety Programs
Defend-a-Bull Training Program
The USF Police Department offers personal self-defense and awareness courses for the USF Community. The class is taught by USF Police Officers and staff.
Students who participate in the program will learn physical tactics and verbal techniques and ground defense. The techniques taught in this class are designed to maximize confidence and build on instinctive responses to potentially vulnerable situations. This is not a Martial Arts program.
Please email Defend-A-Bull Program with any questions and / or additional information.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
We offer educational programs for the University community to reduce the likelihood of crime on and off campus.
If you are interested in having a representative from University Police speak to your group, Contact the Police Department with your request. These are just some of the programs University Police offers to our campus community. Other programs can be developed that matches your needs.
New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation introduces University Police services and programs and provides
relevant crime prevention and safety information. The program is tailored to issues
affecting student safety and security.
New Employee Orientation
University Police participate in Human Resources-sponsored orientations for new employees.
The orientation provides an overview of University Police services, programs and crime
prevention strategies.
Office Safety and Security
Officers will provide safety and security tips for your office or personal workspace
and, if requested, conduct surveys of department space and recommend security improvements.
Campus Safety Orientation Program
Safety Education (.pptx)
Safety Video
Bicycle Safety and Security
This program is designed to teach proper and safe bicycle riding and bicycle security
measures. A member of the University Police Bike Patrol conducts the program. In addition,
you are encouraged to register your bicycle by stopping by the University Police Department.
Personal Safety
University Police personnel will review the various aspects of personal safety and
awareness. Participants will be provided with educational materials on personal safety
principles.
Residence Hall Safety
Safety and security tips for residence hall life. Available to all students living
in University housing.
Theft Prevention
This program provides information on how you can protect your personal and University-owned
property by reducing the risk of theft.