Public Safety

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Public Safety

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. 

701.777.3491

Public Safety

The Department of Public Safety oversees campus safety and offers resources and services.

701.777.3341

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.

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If this is an emergency please call 911.

 

Safety Updates

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
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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
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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
Recognizing and preventing work-related injuries in colleges
In 2021 there were 132 work-related fatalities in education, according to the National Safety Council. Although this does not seem like much, educators often consider a college campus a safe place of learning and growth. However, it is important to remember that higher education institutions are also workplaces. Just like any other workplace, accidents can […]
6/14/2024
9:46AM
June is National Safety Month – Week 3
Week 3:  Injury Prevention  NIOSH: Controlling exposures to occupational hazards is the fundamental method of protecting workers. A hierarchy of controls helps determine how to implement feasible and effective control solutions. One of the best ways to prevent and control occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities is to “design out” or minimize hazards and risks. NIOSH leads a national […]
6/14/2024
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Keeping You Safe

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students report feeling safe at UND

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Alerts & Protocols

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