The University of Michigan’s Division of Public Safety and Security’s (DPSS) mission is to ensure a safe and secure environment and improve the quality of life for all members of the campus community, with an emphasis on community outreach, prevention and education. With 12 unique departments grounded in prevention, protection, prevention and partnerships, DPSS offers an integrated approach to public safety. Working across three major university campuses, including one of the largest healthcare complexes in the nation, the communities we serve are vibrant and diverse.
Providing resources to our campus communities is vital in being a proactive and global leader in the public safety, security, and law enforcement industry. Whether you’re a student, faculty or staff member, we want to help ensure that all the resources available with the university environment are easily available to you.
Remember: In any emergency situation, you should dial 911. For situations that are not emergencies, please see the following list of highlighted resources offered at each campus. Be sure to swing by each campus’s safety websites provided in each section for even more resources available!
U-M DPSS Ann Arbor Safety Resources
- Non-emergency phone number and email – (734) 763-1131; dpss-safety-security@umich.edu
- Special Victims Unit assists those who have experienced interpersonal violence, such as sexual assault, intimate partner violence, dating violence, stalking or child abuse
- Programs and Trainings available free of charge to students, faculty and staff on issues concerning safety and wellbeing
- Safe Ride options are offered if alcohol has been consumed or students are worried about walking home alone at night
- Sexual Assault Prevention Awareness Center (SAPAC) promotes healthy relationships, teaches non-violence and equality, supports survivor healing, and fosters a respectful and safe environment
- Emergency Alert is a mass electronic notification system to notify students, faculty, and staff of an active, major campus emergency
- Facebook and X/Twitter pages give timely updates on situations on or around campus
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers after hours support to any UM student or any person concerned about a UM student
- Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus safety information, such as emergency services, safety tips, university policies and state laws and additional support services. Additionally, it contains the Annual Fire Safety Report regarding fire safety and statistics for on-campus housing.
- DPSS Public Safety App will help you stay in-the-know about campus emergencies and allow you to quickly communicate your safety concerns to us
- Sign up for Ann Arbor campus Emergency Alerts
- For a comprehensive list of safety resources on the Ann Arbor campus, swing by the DPSS website.
U-M Dearborn Safety Resources
- Non-Emergency Phone and Email – (313) 593-5333; public-safety-requests-umd@umich.edu
- Did you know: You can call the number above to request a safety escort, get assistance with your vehicle, get medical assistance or report an incident.
- Safety and Security Services offers training and classes for several safety issues
- Counseling and Psychological Services promotes emotional wellness and psychological development by providing culturally competent, high quality, and confidential mental health services
- Facebook and X/Twitter pages give timely updates on situations on or around campus
- Sign up for Dearborn campus Emergency Alerts
- Report conduct that discriminates, stereotypes, excludes, harasses, or harms anyone in our community based on their identity
- For a comprehensive list of safety resources on the Dearborn campus, swing by the DPSS website.
U-M Flint Safety Resources
- DPS Administrative Offices – (810) 762-3330
- Campus Safe-Ride options are available
- Free trainings and programs covering a variety of topics such as Alcohol and Drug Awareness, and Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Systems, and more
- The Center for Gender and Sexuality (CGS) provides confidential services around issues of sexual assault, interpersonal violence, stalking, and sexual harassment
- The Office of the Dean of Students (DOS) provides a wide variety of student centered services to include services around student conduct and community standards, crisis and emergency services, and student sexual misconduct services
- Sign up for Flint campus Emergency Alerts
- Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report
- For a comprehensive list of safety resources on the Flint campus, swing by the U-M Flint Department of Public Safety website.
Safety is a shared responsibility. By staying informed, using the available resources when needed, and engaging with our public safety teams, you can contribute to a secure campus environment. DPSS stands ready to assist and protect, ensuring the University of Michigan remains a place where everyone can learn, work, and thrive with confidence.