Tampa Campus – Security Report

Tampa Campus

The Tampa Campus is located at 5225 Memorial Highway, Tampa, Florida, has the following security procedures in place:

The campus takes various precautionary measures to protect the students, faculty, staff and campus visitors. Nevertheless, unavoidable emergencies may occur at extreme situations. Therefore, each campus has a Campus Response Team (CRT) that implements and oversees the campus response to a crisis situation. The CRT receives training in dealing with crisis situations and will primarily direct the immediate response to a crisis situation until the arrival of law enforcement and emergency response personnel.

Safety and security guidelines for students, staff and faculty are posted on the university website.

CRT members carry hand held radios and have various safety and security capabilities at their disposal.

Any scheduled evening or weekend meetings require a member of the staff or faculty to be present and responsible for the maintenance of all security procedures.

Crime Prevention

The following crime prevention measures are recommended by the university:

• Stay alert and know your surroundings.
• Lock your car and do not leave any valuables in your car.
• Park in well lighted areas.
• At night avoid dark and isolated areas. If possible do not walk to your car alone.
• Do not leave your personal property unattended. Personal Property brought into the facility for personal or business use is not covered under Everglades University Insurance policy.

*** In case of emergency – Dial 911***

The campus has an alarm system, which is activated when the building is not occupied. A security officer is on-site during open hours of the campus.

Personal Property brought into the offices or classrooms for personal or business use is not covered under University’s Insurance Policy. Therefore, be aware that personal property is brought in at your own risk.
Cars parked in the parking lot should be locked as a matter of routine.