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You’re walking near the UIC-Halsted Blue Line stop and notice someone following you. What UIC resource can you use to request a safety escort?
UIC Police Walking Safety Escort Service! Call (312) 996-2830 or request via the UIC SAFE App
What is the name of the official safety app developed by UIC to enhance personal security on campus?
UIC Safe
If you experience sexual misconduct or harassment at UIC, which office do you contact to file a report?
Title IX Coordinator
Which service provides free, on-demand transportation around the UIC campus during evening hours?
UIC Night Ride
What is the alert we get on our phones when a missing minor is identified by the state?
Amber Alert
You're walking on campus at night, and notice that someone may be following you. What campus safety feature do you look out for FIRST?
Startel emergency phones on campus! They are easily identified as 8-foot blue light poles. The red call button activates an alarm and flashing light and immediately connects you to UIC Police.
What are the operating hours for the UIC Night Ride?
10PM - 7AM
What is the emergency phone number to call for immediate assistance on the UIC campus?
312-355-5555
What is the name of the PREVIOUS app students would make Night Ride bookings on?
Transloc - now UIC Ride!
Most popular pocket-sized self-defense tool in the United States?
Pepper Spray
What is the recommended time frame to request/call for a Walking Safety Escort at UIC?
10–15 minutes before departure
What is the name of the feature in the UIC SAFE app that allows users to share their location with friends or family while walking on campus?
Virtual Friend Walk
What office helps survivors of stalking, dating violence, and sexual assault with legal, academic, and safety support?
Campus Advocacy Network
What is the name of the system UIC uses to text students, staff and faculty about threats and hazards?
UIC Alert
What is one example of a Category 1 weapon?
handgun, sawed-off shotgun, sawed-off rifle, semiautomatic firearm, or machine gun
You receive a threatening message through your UIC email from someone in one of your classes. You’re not sure if it’s serious. What’s your next step according to UIC’s violence prevention protocol?
- Forward the message to the UIC Dean of Students
- Call the UIC Police
- Report using the UIC Safe App
What feature in the UIC SAFE App allows you to submit anonymous reports about suspicious behavior on campus?
“Report a Tip” feature
What hotline is staffed by trained students for after-hours emotional support?
InTouch Crisis Hotline: Available daily from 6–10:30 PM, run by the UIC Counseling Center
Which group at UIC acts as the “eyes and ears” of the police and handles routine calls for service?
Student Patrol
UIC Alert notifies students of tornado warning. What do you move away from, and where do you go towards? (2 answers together)
Glass windows, basements/indoor walkways with no windows
You recently became witness to a crime that occured close to UIC but not necessarily on campus -- you want to help, but also want to remain anonymous. Who do you call?
Cook County Crime Stoppers at 800-535-STOP (7867) or by texting the word “CPD” followed by the information you want to provide to CRIMES (274-637)
When you are in trouble, UIC has the option to reach out to your emergency contact, your primary contact (if you are missing) or your _____ ____ contact.
Mental Health Contact
What is the non-emergency phone number for UIC Police?
(312) 996-2830
Which service offers a free, women-only self-defense course at UIC?
UIC Police Department
What is one example of a Category 3 weapon?
bludgeon, black jack, slingshot, sand-bag, sand-club, metal knuckles, billy