UWO Parking - Safety

Emergency Phones

There are many emergency phones located throughout campus. These phones have a blue light on top of them and are a direct link to the University Police.

Chancellor's Walk for Safety

This is an event in which students come together to walk around campus to point out potentially dangerous spots, i.e. dim lighting, overgrown bushes, etc, and call for their repair or improvement.

The walk is an opportunity for students and university administrators to check for areas that raise potential security concerns.

CSO (Community Service Officer) Safe Walk Program
(920) 424-1212

Students, staff and faculty wanting to have an escort by Safe Walk need only call the University Police at (920) 424-1212. The Safe Walk program will be available every day or the week.
The hours are:

Sundays thru Wednesdays
7:30pm to 2:30am

Thursdays thru Saturdays
7:30pm to 4:00am

Safe walk will be provided anywhere inside the campus boundary and to Lot 39 across the river (this one by an officer/squad when available). At this time there is no plans to escort off of campus, but they will consider escorts that are very near our boundary. During busy periods there may be a wait for an escort.

Escorts are provided by trained Community Service Officers working as pairs. They are radio equipped, have training in defensive tactics, are trained and certified to carry OC (a type of pepper spray) and batons and are uniformed.

There is no cost for the service. If you have any further questions please contact the UWO University Police at (920) 424-1212.

Safety Tips
UWO Police Emergency # 424-1212
City of Oshkosh Police Emergency # 911

Always keep the car locked when driving and when parked.
Avoid walking alone, especially if you are depressed, exhausted, or intoxicated.
If you think someone is following you, change your route, walk faster, slower, or cross the street. If you sense danger, go to a well lighted public area.
If you are ever approached or observe something suspicious, obtain a description of any person or vehicle involved, including license number. This information can be valuable for law enforcement purposes.
Always carry a cellular phone with the police as your number 1 speed dial choice.
Consider carrying pepper spray and or a personal alarm.
Do not engage in conversation with unknown individuals, especially if threatening language or insults have been used.
Leave your purse at home if possible. If you must carry one, hold it firmly, close to your body.