Public safety

UNMC site of mock drill Oct. 17

During the exercise, the public may see activity in and around the Maurer Center for Public Health on the Omaha campus.

Oct 13, 2025

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Gold U winner Renner keeps the wheels turning

Tina Renner has served 23 years in administrative roles for UNMC’s police and public safety department.

Oct 3, 2025

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Annual campus security report now available

Keeping UNMC safe is a group effort, and it begins with being informed.

Oct 1, 2025

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Finding a needle in a haystack

Charles Legon has been a campus security officer for 13 years and faces a daily struggle as he waits for a kidney transplant.

Aug 22, 2025

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Simple steps keep the med center safe

Here are some useful tips to keep safety and security a priority on campus every day.

Aug 4, 2025

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Retirement reception for Jeff Ebel set for June 13

Ebel has served with UNMC Public Safety since 1990, mostly on the med center campus and recently at Bellevue Medical Center.

Jun 6, 2025

Jeff Ebel, pictured here at his youngest daughter’s wedding, is retiring as UNMC Public Safety A-Shift Sergeant after 35 years of service.

UNMC safety message alerts to international student scam

The University of Nebraska Police and Public Safety Department sent out this timely warning Wednesday.

Apr 3, 2025

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Med center to hold tornado drill this morning

The test alert will be held in conjunction with Severe Weather Awareness Week and the Nebraska statewide tornado drill.

Mar 26, 2025

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Med center community can help deter tailgaters 

UNMC employees and students and Nebraska Medicine colleagues must be mindful to not hold the door when entering a badge-access door.

Nov 25, 2024

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Seasonal security: Remain alert

See this article for a rundown of UNMC’s available campus safety contacts, resources and procedures.

Oct 17, 2024

The UNMC Omaha campus at night