Brown Guardian is a mobile application which enhances personal safety. 

A Personal Safety Alarm (PAL) is a small portable device that when activated sounds a loud alarm to draw attention to a dangerous situation or to scare off an offender.

For evening point-to-point transportation, request an OnCall Shuttle pickup.

RISD Rides will operate 7 days per week during the academic year, from 5:00 pm - 3:15 am.

Outdoor emergency phones can be used for calling within the university phone system and have  an emergency call button (marked in red).

Have you seen the "Yellow Jacket" security personnel across campus?  They are working with DPS to help keep you and our community safe.

Student Support Services is available to assist students with a wide-range of issues and concerns that might arise during their time at Brown. The Student Support Services Deans provide 24-hour crisis services for undergraduate, graduate, and medical students with personal or family emergencies, and are available by appointment to consult with individual students about their personal questions/concerns.

Contact the Department of Public Safety (DPS) for comprehensive support services for victims of crime to include safety planning, advocacy, court accompaniment and case assistance.

Report suspicious activity and persons by calling 401-863-3322. An officer will subsequently be dispatched to the area to investigate the matter.

Information on hostile intruder (aka active shooter) situations or how to handle individuals displaying signs of distress.

The Brown University Emergency Action Plan has been developed to ensure the safety of Brown students, faculty, staff and guests in the event of any emergency situation.