Safety Resources
If you are or have been the victim of a crime:
University Police
123 (On Campus)
(773) 702-8181 (Off Campus)
If the incident has already occurred, a police officer can come to you or you can visit the station to file a report:
6054 South Drexel
Chicago, IL 60637
If you are unsure of how to respond to an incident (involving yourself or a friend), or would like another person present while you speak with a police officer:
Dean on Call or Sexual Assault Dean on Call (available 24hrs through University Police dispatch)
123 (On Campus)
(773) 702-8181 (Off Campus)
The Dean-on-Call and the Sexual Assault Dean-on-Call may also be reached through a direct paging system by calling (773) 834-HELP (4357). A caller will be asked to input a call back number and wait for a return phone call from either the Dean-on-Call or the Sexual Assault Dean-on-Call.
Callers do not have to report why they are calling or give their name. The dispatcher will ask for a call back number.
For more information on sexual assault resources visit: http://shcs.uchicago.edu/rsvp
If you feel harassed, threatened or discriminated against for any reason:
Unlawful Harassment Complaint Advisor
(follow the link for a complete list of advisors and their contact information)
If you do not feel safe walking in Hyde Park:
University Police Umbrella Service (police escort while you walk, available 24hrs)
123 (On Campus)
(773) 702-8181 (Off Campus)
Safe Ride (evening and late night van service)
(773) 702-2022
Visit transportation.uchicago.edu for more information on getting around Hyde Park, including evening bus schedules.
If you feel confused about police procedure or want to follow up with someone from the University about an incident which included the police:
Lynda Daher
Assistant Director for Student Emergency Response Systems
Office of Campus and Student Life
5801 S. Ellis Ave. Suite 005
(773) 702-8762
ldaher@uchicago.edu
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