UAB Physical Security work orders can now be processed online in minutes for your convenience.

Learn more about the various lock types offered through UAB Physical Security for your department.

Getting in touch with a member of our UAB Physical Security team is easy. Simply email or call us using our directory.

The Key Control sector is responsible for the issuance and retrieval of UAB issued keys and card access badges for all employees and students.

Physical Security installs, maintains and updates electronic access control systems; alarm systems for unauthorized access; and temperature alarm monitoring equipment for medical and research needs. They have installed 1,800 card readers, 150 alarm systems, over 4000 alarm points and maintain the data base for over 64,000 access cards.

Video surveillance at the University and the Hospital and all the associated parking facilities play an ever increasing role in the total security package that the University is able to provide for the students, staff, patients and visitors that visit our campus and medical facilities here at UAB.