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UW Police

The University of Washington Police Department collaborates with our community to create a safe and secure UW campus through education, problem solving and enforcement.

Contact us

Emergency: 911

Non-Emergency: 206-685-8973 (UWPD) or report online

Anonymous Tips: 206-685-8477

Email: uwpolice@uw.edu **this account is not monitored 24/7, call 911 for an emergency**

Address: 3939 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105

Contact us

Online reporting

Submit an online report to notify UWPD about non-emergency crimes, such as theft, vandalism or lost property. All reports will be assigned a case number and reviewed by an officer. You may be contacted if further investigation is needed.   DO NOT USE THIS TOOL TO REPORT MOTORIZED VEHICLE THEFTS (including eBikes and eScooters) — CALL 206-685-8973

 

File a report online

 

Beyond the UW Seattle campus

If you need emergency assistance, call 911. For non-emergency assistance at UW Bothell or UW Tacoma, contact the UWB or UWT campus safety office:

UW Bothell Campus Safety

UW Tacoma Campus Safety

SafeZone app

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With this free app, connect with UWPD immediately when you’re on the Seattle campus and relevant local emergency services when you aren’t. Use the app to call for help, report a medical issue or share your location with UWPD on your walk home.

Download the app

Electronic & bike registration

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Use this service to register your electronic devices and/or bike so that there’s a record of your ownership if your stuff is stolen or lost. Plus, get tips for preventing theft.

Sign-up

Safety escort services

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Studying late? Use Husky SafeTrip or NightRide for a safe trip to places on or near the UW Seattle campus. Husky SafeTrip can also help with building lockouts and dead car batteries.

Check it out

Mental health and wellbeing

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Mental health is important. Find out how to get mental health support for yourself or for a student you care about.

Mental health resources

SafeCampus and other services

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Check out some of the other safety options offered by the UW, including SafeCampus. Contact SafeCampus — no matter where you work or study — to anonymously discuss safety and well-being concerns for yourself or others. SafeCampus’ team of caring professionals will provide individualized support.

Other UW resources

Off-campus resources

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Find yourself outside of our jurisdiction or want to explore your options? Here are some other resources for you, including shelters and hotlines.

Learn more about off-campus resources

 

Chief Craig Wilson

 

 

Your safety matters. I’m a UW grad, and I’ve proudly served in UWPD for more than 25 years. By working together to create strong partnerships, UWPD and our students, faculty and staff create a campus community where we can all learn and thrive.

Craig WilsonUniversity of Washington Chief of Police, UW '94

Learn more about the department

 

Careers at UWPD

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Interested in joining the UW Police Department? Learn more about our openings, benefits, and requirements.

Work at UWPD

Accreditations

We hold ourselves to the highest standards and follow best practices for law enforcement agencies. UWPD is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies and the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.

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News


  • UWPD accreditation team invites public comments

    November 12, 2026

    The UW Police Department invites students, faculty, staff and the public to submit feedback as part of UWPD’s reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Submit comments about UWPD compliance with accreditation standards and delivery of public safety services via CALEA’s online comment portal. Make your comments by Jan. 12 to…

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  • Halloween safety tips from UWPD

    October 28, 2026

    Husky Halloween Safety Tips with two pumpkins, three bats, and two spiders.

    Halloween is coming up soon, and we want you to stay safe while having fun. Here are a few tips and tricks for having an enjoyable night: Choose your Halloween costume wisely. Wear something that you can move in and make sure masks and wigs don’t accidentally cover your eyes. Don’t carry fake weapons or items…

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  • Students, UWPD officers thwart e-scooter theft

    October 23, 2026

    When a group of students heard the high-pitched whine of an angle grinder outside McMahon Hall before dawn on a Friday morning, they knew something was wrong. After spotting a man trying to cut a bike lock, the students called 911. UW Police Department officers quickly responded. The man, police believe, was trying to steal…

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