Safety and Emergency Services

The Law School and the university offer a range of safety and emergency-related services, as well as crime prevention tips to help our community be safe in and around the campus.

For Emergencies: 

Dial 911 for New York City police, fire or medical services 

Dial 212-854-5555 to contact the CU Public Safety Emergency Line

 

General Inquiries related to Law School Safety: 

Luis Santiago, Director of Building Services and Operations

Phone: 212-854-0118
Email: [email protected]

 

Crime Prevention Tips

  • Do not place laptop computers or valuables in lockers.
  • Keep laptop computers in full sight at all times.
  • Use a security cable to lock laptops to anchors found at desks throughout the law library; cables are available at wholesale pricing through the Crime Prevention office at Columbia University Public Safety.
  • Have your laptop engraved with a unique ID number that is kept on file with the New York Police Department and Columbia University Public Safety.
  • Back up important files to the H: drive on your network account.
  • Please inform the Building Services and Operations team of any property thefts at the Law School.

     

    Fire Safety

    R.A.C.E. and P.A.S.S.

    With a good understanding of the R.A.C.E. and P.A.S.S. procedures and knowledge of your building, you will be ready for fire alarms and emergencies. These fire safety basics are taught during new hire orientation and reviewed periodically during building fire drills:

    In case of fire, remember R.A.C.E. 

    Rescue

    • Within the bounds of your personal safety, remove anyone in immediate danger.

    Alarm

    • Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station. The pull stations are located by the staircase or the EXIT.

    Confine 

    • Confine the fire by closing all doors and windows. 

    Extinguish / Evacuate 

    • Within the bounds of your personal safety, extinguish small fires using a fire extinguisher.

              OR

    • Evacuate the building using the stairs.