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What to do in case of an emergency

Reporting Emergencies

Immediately call Campus Safety at (773) 508.SAFE (7233) or 911

  • Give your name and phone number.
  • Describe the nature of the emergency.
  • Be prepared to respond to the dispatcher's instructions.
  • In response to your call, the dispatcher will send an LUCEMS crew and Campus Safety Officers to your scene.  If needed, additional resources will be requested.

Emergency Call Boxes

  • Blue light emergency telephones are located on all campuses. There are over 400 emergency phones located inside buildings and throughout the grounds of our Lakeside campuses.
  • In an emergency, simply push the "ON"  or "DIAL" button to notify Campus Safety of your location and need for assistance.

Reporting Emergencies

Immediately call Campus Safety at (773) 508.SAFE (7233) or 911

  • Give your name and phone number.
  • Describe the nature of the emergency.
  • Be prepared to respond to the dispatcher's instructions.
  • In response to your call, the dispatcher will send an LUCEMS crew and Campus Safety Officers to your scene.  If needed, additional resources will be requested.

Emergency Call Boxes

  • Blue light emergency telephones are located on all campuses. There are over 400 emergency phones located inside buildings and throughout the grounds of our Lakeside campuses.
  • In an emergency, simply push the "ON"  or "DIAL" button to notify Campus Safety of your location and need for assistance.