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Campus Safety
The UH Manoa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is dedicated to providing and promoting a safe and secure campus, and serving our community with aloha. DPS operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to patrol and respond to reports of crime or suspicious activity on UH Manoa campus. DPS also offers a variety of crime prevention and awareness programs, which are available through the department's Community Policing Unit. Students at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa have many options to help them feel safe on campus.
Campus Safety Escort Service
(808) 956-SAFE (7233) DPS provides safety escorts from dusk until dawn for anyone walking alone on campus at night. By calling 808-956-SAFE (7233), an escort can be sent to your location. The escort will either transport you in a DPS vehicle or accompany you on foot to any on campus parking lot or facility.
Skip the wait! Use the safety timer feature on our Manoa Guardian app as a virtual security escort. See details below.
Safety Workshops
manoa.hawaii.edu/dps/training.html In an effort to create awareness for crime prevention and safety, DPS has several opportunities for safety and emergency management training. Training topics include Safety & Wellness, Active Shooter Awareness & Response, Conflict Resolution & De-escalation, and Hurricane Preparedness. Sessions are open to students and employees - sign up using the link above.
Emergency Call Boxes
Emergency call boxes are located throughout campus, and can be identified by their blue lights. Call boxes are activated by lifting the handset or pressing a button. DPS dispatchers can immediately identify the location of the caller, even if the caller is unable to verbally communicate with the officer.
UH Alert Emergency Notifications
www.hawaii.edu/alert UH Alert is a comprehensive emergency messaging system, used to inform the campus community of an immediate threat to the health and safety of UHM students or employees, including campus closures. You must register for the service to receive alerts via email and/or SMS/text messaging. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up online. Message and data rates may apply.
stay safe with mānoa guardian
Manoa Guardian is one of the best ways to improve your personal safety by allowing easy communication with DPS and others within your own safety network. It’s free to download from the App Store or the Google Play store. Search for "Rave Guardian."
For more information:
manoa.hawaii.edu/dps/manoaguardian.html
Use it to protect yourself and others:
•Set a Safety Timer. Use this feature as your virtual security escort! Set the timer when you are walking alone on campus, and if your timer expires before it is deactivated, DPS and other “guardians” you set will be notified of your location and send help. •Easy Emergency Communication. Call or send a text message to DPS to report a crime or suspicious activity. You can even send a photo with your tip. •Important Emergency Information. The app includes direct phone numbers for the Campus
Safety Escort and important UH Manoa offices. You can also view emergency plans and procedures.