Security

Contact University Security

For emergencies, telephone the Police, Fire Brigade and Ambulance on 000. Please note that if using a University telephone "0" must be dialed prior to dialing 000 to obtain an outside line. University Security can be contacted on :

HOBART

Urgent Matters - 03 6226 7600
Non-Urgent Matters - 03 6226 2046

LAUNCESTON and BURNIE

Urgent Matters - 03 6324 3336
Non-Urgent Matters - 03 6324 3444

If 000 is called, please contact Security as soon as possible so that they can arrange to meet and direct emergency services to the location.

Emergency Management Program

Please go to the Emergency Management Program Webpage for emergency information and evacuation procedures for staff and students and warden listings per building.

Updates

For security news and updates please go to: http://www.utas.edu.au/ams/news/index.htm

Security Services

As part of its concern for your personal security, the University of Tasmanian urges awareness of potential dangers on campus. You can help make the campus safe for everyone by:

Recognising risk and taking steps to avoid potential hazardous situations.
Making use of the University’s Security Service and by reporting any suspicious activities to Security.

The University provides a 24 hour Security Service, 365 days of the year provided by trained Security Staff. The University Security Service operates a Control Room on both the Sandy Bay and Newnham Campus.

The activities of the Security Patrol Staff includes :

Provide a security presence during peak hours
Daily unlocking and locking of buildings/rooms on campus
Conduct patrols of the campuses during the day and night
Respond immediately to emergency calls
Provide escorts in specific instances of concern, both physical and via the Safer Walk routes
Monitor parking on the Southern campuses and issue infringement notices as required (this task is undertaken by the Parking Officer on the Northern Campus)

The Control Room operations includes :

Act as Emergency Response Officer/Communications Officer in accordance with the University's Emergency Management Program
Organise programming of security doors as requested
Activate Access Cards as requested
Monitor CCTV security cameras on campus
Monitor security alarms on campus
Monitor the "Safer Walk" on the Sandy Bay and Newnham Campuses
Monitor and respond to emergency calls from Help Points
Remote unlocking and locking of buildings/rooms on campus
Recording details of lost and found items on Campus

Asset Management Services also provides information on personal security.

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