Available 24 hours a day, Protection Services is always there to respond when a member of the uOttawa community is in need. There are numerous ways to reach Protection Services to report an emergency.

Ways to report emergencies

On campus: 613-562-5411 

Or press the emergency button on your campus phone. Put uOttawa Protection Services emergency number on speed-dial: 613-562-5411

Off campus: 911

And then, only when it is safe, call 613-562-5411 to notify uOttawa of the incident.

Download SecurUO

uOttawa’s mobile safety app, SecurUO, has a direct dialer to Protection Services.

Emergency phones

There are many emergency phones across uOttawa’s campuses. Keep an eye out for them in the areas you frequent in case you ever need to use them. Simply press the button to establish contact with Protection Services.

In person report

You can always report an emergency in person by approaching an on-duty Protection Services member or by visiting one of our Protection Services offices:

  • Main campus, 141 Louis-Pasteur (open 24/7)
  • Roger-Guindon campus, Room 2013 (open 24/7)

Once in contact with a dispatcher, be sure to describe the situation, the location of the incident, and any other pertinent details clearly and concisely. Also be sure to remain available should additional information be required.