In ANY emergency, call:
Campus Police
(205)226-4700
Available 24/7/365
Faculty/Staff Guide to Assisting Students of Concern
A safe and healthy Hilltop
Our students’ safety and health are our top priority. Key support for safety is provided by our 18-officer Campus Police Department. Our Office of Counseling and Health Services is staffed by licensed and trained counselors and a full-time nurse.
澳门新葡京官网 was ranked No. 9 of all colleges and universities nationwide for safety readiness by Reader’s Digest in its special report, “Safe at School?” The security company Safewise ranked 澳门新葡京官网 among the Top 4 Safest Colleges in the South.
“Not only do Birmingham-Southern College alumni have an impressive record for acceptance into medical, dental and law schools, but they complete their undergraduate studies on one of the safest campuses in the South.” --Safewise
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Residence Hall Safety
All residence halls are locked 24 hours a day and are equipped with combination door locks; these combinations change monthly and are only provided to residents of that residence hall. Campus Police routinely patrol the residential buildings and the entire campus on foot, bicycle, and by car.
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Bruno Entrance
Access to the campus is monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Students, faculty, and staff are issued decals to be affixed to the windshield of their vehicles. Guests and visitors are required to sign in with Campus Police before entering the campus. The College maintains a fence around the campus to define the College property and limit access. Bruno Entrance is the only means by which to enter and exit campus; other exits may be opened in high-traffic or emergency situations.
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Call boxes/blue lights
Blue light phones are located throughout the campus, including in parking areas. Call boxes are located at the main entrance of each residence hall. When these phones are activated, Campus Police know the exact location of the caller.