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Safety and Security

Get clued up on what to do in an emergency and how to avoid finding yourself in one...

Safety and Security

The University’s Security team

The 50 plus in-house team is on hand 24/7 and strives to maintain a safe and secure environment across the University's sites. They provide:

  • security patrols, surveillance and emergency response for all University property
  • an extensive CCTV network
  • 24-hour control room

In addition, Security Services offer a range of security equipment to help individuals protect themselves and their property, including high visibility vests, bike d-locks and personal attack alarms.
These items are available to purchase from the Security Office in Whiteknights House.

Important – put these contacts in your phone:

  • Emergency services (fire, ambulance, police): Telephone 999
  • University Security Services emergency control extension: Telephone 0118 378 6300
  • University Security Services (non-emergency): 0118 378 7799
  • Email: securitycontrol@reading.ac.uk
  • Health and Safety Services Telephone 0118 378 8888
Contact information

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