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Welcome to the UAB Police Department

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a premier institution, home to the region’s only Level I Trauma Center and the 5th largest health system in the United States. As the largest employer in the State of Alabama, we support a massive community of over 26,000 employees and 21,000 students. On any given day, our 18 million square-foot campus sees a footprint of more than 50,000 visitors. To ensure a safe environment for all, the UAB Police and Public Safety Department maintains a robust force of over 100 sworn police officers and 70 security officers. Our state-of-the-art Security Operations Center (SOC) provides 24/7 oversight, monitoring more than 7,000 surveillance cameras and integrated public safety technology.

Contact Us

Emergency: (205) 934-3535 or 911
Non-Emergency/Information: (205) 934-4434
Location: 1117 14th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35294

Vision Statement

"Our vision is to cultivate a culture where professionalism, innovation, safety, accountability, and respect are woven into the fabric of campus and health system life, creating an environment where every member of the university community feels valued, protected and empowered to thrive."

Mission Statement

"The misson of the UAB Police Department is to protect and serve the University and Healthcare community with a commitment to excellence, integrity, innovation and collaboration."

Employment with the UAB Police Department

Employment with the UAB Police Department

For more information, please contact Mrs. Wonica Williams, UABPD Personnel Generalist, at (205) 934-4631 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Employment with UAB Police

Clery Act Statistics/Residential Fire Safety Report

Clery Act Statistics/Residential Fire Safety Report

This report follows the guidelines mandated by the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Statistics Act.

The Clery Report

National Terrorism Advisory System

National Terrorism Advisory System

The National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) is designed to communicate information about terrorist threats by providing timely, detailed information to the American public.

Read the NTAS Bulletin

Emergency

911

Non-Emergency

(205) 934-4434