📱 UCM Safety Quick-Card

University of Central Missouri | Public Safety

🚨 EMERGENCY: Dial 911

🛡️ SAFE Team Walking Escorts

• Hours: 7:00 PM – 2:30 AM (Regular Academic Year)

• Weekends: Extended hours available.

• Request: Call the Dispatch number above.

📲 Stay Informed

• UCMAlerts: Check your MyCentral account to verify your mobile number is correct.

• Everbridge App: Download and use Org Code: UCMO.

• Tech Support: For login issues, call 660-543-4357.

💡 Pro-Tips for Your Phone:

1. Add to Contacts: Save "UCM Police" as a favorite in your contact list.

2. Emergency Bypass: Set the UCM Police number to "Emergency Bypass" (iOS) or "Priority" (Android) so their calls ring even if your phone is on Do Not Disturb.

3. Emergency SOS: Familiarize yourself with your phone's built-in SOS shortcut (usually clicking the power button 5 times).

Here is a Campus Move-In Safety Checklist to help you stay secure as you settle into your new home on campus.

📦 Move-In Day & Residence Hall Security

• Secure Your Keys: Never loan your room key or UCM ID card to anyone. If you lose them, report it to University Housing immediately at (660) 543-4515.

• The "Propped Door" Rule: Never prop open exterior residence hall doors or allow "tailgaters" (people you don’t know) to follow you into the building.

• Lock It, Even for a Minute: Most campus thefts occur when a room is left unlocked for just a few minutes (e.g., while you're in the shower or visiting a friend down the hall).

• Window Awareness: Ensure your windows are locked when you are not in the room, especially if you live on the first floor.

💻 Protecting Your Valuables

• Inventory Your Tech: Create a list of serial numbers for your laptop, tablet, phone, and gaming consoles.

• Renter's Insurance: Check if your parents' homeowners insurance covers your belongings at school, or consider a student-specific renter's insurance policy.

• Engraving: Consider engraving your name or a unique identifier on high-value items.

• Hide the Boxes: After moving in, don't leave boxes for expensive items (like a new 4K TV or iMac) by the dumpster. This advertises what is inside your room.

🚶 Walking on Campus at Night

• Stick to the Lit Path: UCM maintains specific "well-lit routes" for nighttime travel. Avoid shortcuts through dark alleys or wooded areas.

• The Power of Two: Whenever possible, walk with a friend. If you are alone, call the SAFE Team at (660) 543-4123.

• Stay Alert: Keep your headphones at a low volume and your eyes off your phone while walking so you can remain aware of your surroundings.

🔥 Fire Safety & Health

• Know Your Exit: Locate at least two ways out of your building from your room.

• Prohibited Items: Check the Housing Handbook before bringing candles, incense, or certain cooking appliances (like air fryers) that are fire hazards.

• Smoke Detectors: Never cover or disable a smoke detector. If it chirps, contact maintenance immediately.