Public Safety
Public Safety
Safety Resources
SafeUND
Your safety is #1.
UND is consistently ranked as the safest college in North Dakota. Safety and security is a shared responsibility and we need your help.
Public Safety Offices
Police Department
We protect and enhance the quality of life for all who live, work, or visit our community.
Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety oversees campus safety and offers resources and services.
Emergency Management
We are responsible for coordinating the University’s preparation for, response to, and recovery from any major emergency.
Risk Management
The Office of Risk Management & Insurance responds to all property and liability losses.
Safety Updates
Winter Weather
Winter weather in North Dakota can bring cold temperatures. Try to stay indoors during extremely cold weather – make any trips outside as brief as possible and remember these tips below to protect your health and safety. Dress warmly and stay dry by wearing: a hat a scarf or knit mask to cover face and […]
1/21/2025
9:44AM
Fire Prevention Week 2024
This is the start of Fire Prevention Week, which is driven and promoted by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA); an authority on all things related to fire safety. The NFPA plays an important role in leading the way on best practices for fire prevention and safety. Their recommendations are observed by the University of […]
10/8/2024
9:25AM
Centrally funded hazardous waste disposal!
Introducing the creation of the Hazardous waste disposal funded centrally in the safety office for the University of North Dakota! One of the main reasons why solid, hazardous, and chemical waste management is neglected on college campuses is the prioritizing the funding for disposable vs other departmental expenses. As the world becomes more conscious of […]
7/31/2024
8:47AM
Does Slip-Resistant Footwear Reduce Slips, Trips, and Falls in Food Service?
Slips, trips, and falls are the second most common type of fatal work-related injuries and the third most common type of non-fatal work-related injuries in the United States. Although falls from heights are more likely to result in a fatality, falls on the same level (which often start as a slip or trip) occur more […]
6/25/2024
11:01AM
June is National Safety Month-Week 4
Week 4: Slips, Trips, and Falls NIOSH: Falls are a hazard found in many work settings. A fall can occur while walking on a level surface, while climbing a ladder to change a light fixture, or as a result of a complex series of events affecting an ironworker 80 feet above the ground. The construction […]
6/21/2024
8:16AM
Severe Weather
Be prepared for severe weather strikes.
Our weather patterns can change quickly. Understand the severity of extreme weather and how to prepare.
Alerts & Protocols