Safety at the University of Akron
University of Akron Police Department
We operate around the clock, 365 days a year, providing the campus and adjoining neighborhoods with law-enforcement services that enhance safety and security. Our full-time officers are fully commissioned by the State of Ohio and have law-enforcement authority identical to municipal police officers and sheriff's deputies.
We are here to assist you. Please call us at 330-972-2911 (or 9-1-1 in an emergency) if we may be of service.
University of Akron Police Website
Locking Systems
At the core of keeping campus safe is The University of Akron Locking Systems. UA's Locking Systems works hard to implement not only traditional lock-and-key methods of securing campus, but also employs many technology-based locking systems.
Locking Systems Website
Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety
Assisting with coordinating compliance with all federal, state and local environmental laws.
Reducing or eliminating accidents, injuries or serious harm through the identification and reduction of hazards and provision of appropriate safety training.
Protecting the environment through the enforcement of existing rules and regulations and the promotion of procedures for the proper use and disposal of hazardous materials.