Be safe on and off campus

During your time at Huddersfield, it’s really important that you feel safe and secure, both on and off campus.
That’s why we have a dedicated security team, including an onsite police officer, who work hard to ensure it’s a safe place to study, work and socialise.

24/7 Security Hub
The Security Hub is located at main reception in the Harold Wilson Building, operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is always open and available to students and staff. Main responsibilities include:

• Monitoring CCTV and regular patrolling, to maintain a security presence on campus
• Out of hours access to students and visitors
• Point of contact relating to security on campus e.g. suspicious activity, lost/found property etc

If you have any concerns, you can contact the Security Hub 24/7 on 01484 47 2220 (Ext. 2220) or in an emergency 01484 47 2222 (Ext. 2222).
The Security Hub is located in Harold Wilson Reception and is open 24/7

 

Security Services Manager

Martin Falsey, Security Services Manager for the University, has over 25 years’ security and policing experience; working as a Royal Air Force Provost Officer, serving in the UK and worldwide. Additionally, as Security Manager for a UK utility company and Chair of UK Security & Emergency Planning Network.
Martin and his small team know that feeling safe and secure on Campus is really important to both students and staff. Martin is always keen to receive ideas about how we can improve security on Campus, as well as to receive feedback on any security related concern staff or students may have.
Martin is also available to offer bespoke, confidential advice connected to security on Campus. You can contact Martin on 01484 472632 or at M.J.Falsey@hud.ac.uk

Safer Student Police Officer
PC Phil Hardy, Safer Student Police Officer, His role is to aid keeping you safe by offering crime prevention advice and safety tips, either on a one to one basis or in group. He can also support you with any organised events which would benefit from a police presence.

You are encouraged to report any suspicious activity/concerns to Phil.
If you wish to report a crime that doesn’t require an immediate response, call 101 at any time or go to www.westyorkshire.police.uk/reportcrime.
Please contact 999 in the case of an emergency.
Phil generally works Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm and his office is in the Atrium, level 4, Schwann Building.
Phil said: “It doesn’t matter how small, or how big your concerns are, I am here to help. If you spot anything suspicious or feel you need the advice of a police officer I’d like to hear from you”.

You can contact Phil by email Philip.hardy@westyorkshire.police.uk or call 01484 472125 or on her mobile on 07725 648 791.
More info is also available here - Safer Student Police Officer - University of Huddersfield

West Yorkshire Police (WYP)
If you wish to report a crime that doesn’t require an immediate response, call 101 at any time, report it on the West Yorkshire Police website. Please contact 999 in the case of an emergency.
For top tips on how to keep safe on and off campus go to the West Yorkshire Police website.

More info
Find out more on the University's Security website and Campus safety - University of Huddersfield