The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a premier institution, home to the region’s only Level I Trauma Center and the 5th largest health system in the United States. As the largest employer in the State of Alabama, we support a massive community of over 26,000 employees and 21,000 students. On any given day, our 18 million square-foot campus sees a footprint of more than 50,000 visitors. To ensure a safe environment for all, the UAB Police and Public Safety Department maintains a robust force of over 100 sworn police officers and 70 security officers. Our state-of-the-art Security Operations Center (SOC) provides 24/7 oversight, monitoring more than 7,000 surveillance cameras and integrated public safety technology.
Emergency: (205) 934-3535 or 911
Non-Emergency/Information: (205) 934-4434
Location: 1117 14th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35294
"This Department will be the vanguard of safety
for our University community by
'Doing anything for anybody at anytime!'"
"To provide high quality accessible service
to the University community that helps foster
safety and security on campus by being
responsive to the changing needs of our customers."
