UDPD Services

• Call 911 if the crime is in progress.
• Pick up any blue light phone on campus and you will be connected directly to a University of Delaware Police 911 Dispatcher. Blue light phone locations are indicated by blue dots on this map.
• Contact the Police Department at (302) 831-2222.
• Appear personally at 413 Academy Street.
• Use the LiveSafe app on your mobile device.

When reporting a crime or incidents please have as much information as possible including the following:

What happened, when and where. Be as specific as possible with description of vehicles and persons involved, etc.

A free Safe Ride service is available for students, staff and faculty from any University property or contiguous street, and specific areas off campus. University of Delaware Police Cadets utilize the University's bus service and vehicles to escort individuals. In other circumstances, depending on the length of trip, Cadets may walk individuals to their final destination. Coverage area for the service can be seen on this map.

The Safe Ride service is designed to enhance your safety and peace of mind. 

To arrange for a Safe Ride, call (302) 831-RIDE (7433), use your LiveSafe app, or use one of the blue light emergency phones located throughout campus. Blue light phone locations are indicated by blue dots on this map. When calling, please be prepared to give the following information: your name, your exact location and your destination.

To request a copy of a collision report, contact the Records Division at 302-831-2683 or records-udpd@udel.edu. Walk up requests will not be accepted. The cost for each single report copy is $25; fees must be paid in advance. Reports will be available within 2-3 business days of the request; older reports may take additional time to acquire.

The University of Delaware Police will not release any copies of criminal history information. All requests for information need to be through the Delaware State Bureau of Identification (302) 739-5871.

To appeal a Trespass Warning please fill out and submit the Appeal form. Trespass Warning Appeal Form

Victims of a crime are entitled to a free victim’s copy of a report.

The UD Police Department provides security at many events throughout on campus, including sporting events, concerts, VIP visits, student programming events, Commencement and more. These events may be staffed by Police Officers, Security Officers, and Cadets.

For information on how to request event security, send an email to specialevents-UDPD@udel.edu

Looking for your phone or found someone’s wallet? If so, contact the Police Department’s Lost and Found at 831-2224.

If you find someone’s property, you can bring it to the Police Department headquarters at 413 Academy Street, where valuable items will be logged and kept for a minimum of seven days (most items). After that time, items are discarded, donated to charitable organizations, or held for sale at a later date. 

Please do NOT turn in found clothing, water bottles, food storage containers, umbrellas etc.

The University of Delaware Police Department has officers specifically trained in victim services and all police officers have had some training in this area. An officer will be made available at all times to offer assistance, support services, and referrals to outside agencies for victims of crime. This service is available to all members of the university community. If you think you have been a victim of a crime please contact the University of Delaware Police at (302) 831-2222 to file an incident report. Additional Resources

The University of Delaware Emergency Care Unit is an award-winning, student-run volunteer organization, committed to providing professional emergency medical care. In addition to serving the UD campus, UDECU responds to emergencies in the surrounding community of Newark when needed. UDECU responds to emergencies 24/7. Staffed at all times with a minimum of two Delaware state and nationally registered Emergency Medical Technicians, UDECU EMTs respond to everything from sprained ankles to cardiac arrests to severe traumas.

Rape Aggression Defense is a women's self-defense program designed to combat against sexual assaults and rapes. This program was created for the average woman who chooses to use the option of physical self-defense. It is available to all female students, faculty, and staff (full and part-time).

R.A.D. is taught by certified instructors and is endorsed by the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators. The course is physically and mentally challenging; however, it is also taught in a fun and friendly atmosphere. The following areas are covered in class:

Awareness - Awareness and risk reduction are discussed, covering home and personal safety, date rape, carrying mace and/or other weapons.

Technique - Self-defense techniques that can be used in a variety of confrontational situations are taught.

Simulation - Realistic simulation scenarios where officers are dressed in padded equipment give class participants the opportunity to practice their techniques.

R.A.D. Classes

• Basic R.A.D. (Four classes - totaling 12 hours)
• Folluw UDPD on social media @UDelPolice for class announcements or email CRU-udpd@Udel.edu