Welcome

The mission of the UNC Asheville Department of Public Safety is to facilitate a safe, secure, and service oriented environment for its students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors. A variety of offices and committees support these efforts through an array of policies, services, and programs. These offices include:
- University Police
- Parking and Transportation Services
- Emergency Management
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Telecommunications
To achieve our mission, the Department of Public Safety develops partnerships within the University Community that encourages problem solving, service orientation, and communication. The Department of Public Safety serves the University Community with professionalism and integrity and emphasizes a balance between education, customer service, crime prevention, and enforcing laws and policies. It is our job to enhance the UNC Asheville student experience and facilitate a safe learning and living environment.
The Department of Public Safety is housed within the Division of Student Affairs.
Report Criminal Activity
If you know of a crime or wish to report suspicious activity, which has happened or one that is being planned, you can submit an Anonymous Crime Tip. If you have been the victim of a crime, you can report a crime by calling 828.251.6710
Crime Alerts
- There are no active crime alerts at this time.
- If there is an emergency situation on campus, that information will be disseminated by email, telephone, text message and our Bulldog Alert website.
Contact Us
Vance Hall, CPO 2500
1 University Heights
Asheville, NC 28804
Office: 828.251.6710
Fax: 828.251.6954
Email: pub_safety@unca.edu
