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The UF Alert-Gainesville service area includes the university Main Campus as well as other Gainesville facilities such as East Campus.

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  • UF Alert-Gainesville
    (Area of McKnight Brain Institute and Black Hall). Suspect appears to have fled off campus. Investigation is on-going. If any suspicious activity is seen call 352-392-1111 with info. Resume normal activities.
  • UF Alert-Gainesville
    Avoid the area of McKnight Brain Institute and Black Hall until further notice. University Police Department actively pursuing a subject that fled on foot involved in an open incident. Suspect is a Black male wearing all black and is barefoot. Unknown if subject is armed or dangerous. Use caution and avoid the area.
  • UF Alert-Gainesville
    Stolen Vehicle (at black Hall). Avoid area ; details to follow.(edit message)
  • Campus Safety Message-Gainesville
    Campus Safety Message: GatorSafe Service Restoration Dear students, faculty, and staff, Service has been restored to the University of Florida’s personal safety application, GatorSafe. Features that had been previously affected by the service disruption are now functioning. Those who are unfamiliar with UF’s safety application are encouraged to download the GatorSafe app, which offers numerous resources, including the ability to message University of Florida Police dispatchers, or report crimes or suspicious activity, among other features.
  • Campus Safety Message-Gainesville
    Dear students, faculty, and staff, The University of Florida’s personal safety application, GatorSafe, is not working properly due to a significant outage by the third-party vendor that provides the service. This service disruption affects features within the GatorSafe app, such as the Mobile Blue Light, “Chat with UFPD,” and several other features. During this time, members of the UF community in need of assistance are encouraged to use the emergency blue light phones on campus or call 352-392-1111 to contact the UFPD Dispatch Center. In the event of an emergency, please dial 911. The UF Department of Emergency Management will continue to monitor the outage and notify the campus once service is restored to the GatorSafe app.
  • UF Alert
    UF to resume normal operations on Friday. For more information, visit ufl.edu.
  • UF Alert:
    UF cancels classes and events, closes offices Wednesday – Thursday. For more information, visit ufl.edu.
  • Timely Warning-Gainesville
    Timely Warning (24-04) Clery Crime: Motor Vehicle Theft Under the Clery Act, the University of Florida issues Timely Warning messages regarding Clery Act crimes which pose a serious and continuing threat to the campus community. Over the last two weeks, UFPD has seen an increase in thefts of e-bikes and e-scooters, primarily on the east portion of campus. The majority of the stolen e-bikes/e-scooters were taken within 24 to 48 hours of being locked, and some were reported stolen within hours. Most of the thefts involved e-scooters locked with either a cable or combination lock. UFPD is actively investigating and attempting to deter these types of crimes. On Monday, September 30th, patrol officers recognized a person known to officers for having previously stolen bikes and e-scooters at a bike rack on campus. When approached by officers, he was in possession of tools used to cut cable locks and admitted that he had intended to steal e-scooters. He was arrested and issued a trespass warning. Anyone with information on these incidents or information about any suspicious activity in the area is encouraged to contact UFPD at (352) 392-1111 or via the UFPD Silent Witness portal at https://police.ufl.edu/contact/silent-witness/. While these thefts are often crimes of opportunity, we encourage you to take steps to protect your belongings: E-bikes and e-scooters are easy to steal because they are lightweight and compact. Traditional bicycle cable locks can be cut or tampered with using standard wire cutters, and e-scooters can be lifted through the locking mechanism. UFPD recommends using a metal U-lock to secure these items so that they cannot be lifted through the lock. UFPD also recommends registering bicycles, e-bikes, and e-scooters in person at the Public Safety Building (1555 Museum Road – Gainesville) or with any UFPD officer on campus. Lastly, if you are using a tracking device like an Apple AirTag, be sure to place it in a place where it is not easily removed. Reporting criminal incidents to law enforcement is encouraged by calling 9-1-1 or through the GatorSafe app. Criminal incidents can also be reported to UF Campus Security Authorities (CSAs), who are designated, trained, and mandatory reporters under the Clery Act when victims choose not to report to law enforcement. The University of Florida strongly believes that no person is responsible for harm inflicted by another person. Information for support resources, services and programs at the University of Florida can be found at: https://clery.compliance.ufl.edu/resources/victim-resources/
  • UF Alert
    Operations Update: UF offices to remain closed, classes canceled on Friday. Visit www.ufl.edu for more.
  • UF Alert –
    Classes canceled, campus closed 12:01 am Thursday – 7 am Friday due to Hurricane Helene. Visit www.ufl.edu for more.