{"id":124219,"date":"2025-08-04T01:58:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T06:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=124219"},"modified":"2025-07-30T11:34:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T16:34:33","slug":"simple-steps-keep-the-med-center-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2025\/08\/04\/simple-steps-keep-the-med-center-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple steps keep the med center safe"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"panel body-content\"><div class=\"panel__container\">\n<p>With security and safety on campus being a priority every day, the UNMC Department of Public Safety is reminding UNMC faculty, staff and students of simple actions they can take to make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wear ID badge visibly&nbsp;<br><\/strong>A campus ID badge is more than just a form of identification \u2014 it\u2019s a key part of the med center\u2019s security system. It\u2019s important to always wear it in a visible location while on campus or Nebraska Medicine grounds. This helps everyone quickly recognize who is permitted in med center spaces. When faculty, staff and students are reminded to wear their ID badge, they\u2019re encouraged to be courteous and comply.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prevent tailgating&nbsp;<br><\/strong>Card access doors are there for a reason. If someone tries to follow through a secured door without swiping their badge, it\u2019s okay to politely stop and ask if they have access. If anyone is uncomfortable doing so, call campus security at 402-559-5111. It\u2019s not unfriendly \u2014 it\u2019s about being vigilant.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keep doors secure&nbsp;<br><\/strong>Never prop open doors, even for a short time. If someone notices a door that isn\u2019t closing or locking properly, report it to maintenance immediately. Find <a href=\"https:\/\/info.unmc.edu\/safety\/facilities\/work-requests.html\">facilities work request contacts at this link<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/nebunmc.iwmsapp.com\/archibus\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"create a maintenance request through Archibus at this link, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create a maintenance request through Archibus at this link<\/a>. A single unsecured door can compromise the safety of an entire area.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Steve Williamson, director of public safety support services for UNMC, said everyone at the med center plays a role in keeping it safe and secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Williamson advises: Be courteous and helpful \u2014 but also be alert. Know who\u2019s around you. If something doesn\u2019t seem right, say something. Your awareness and action can make a real difference, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call public safety at 402-559-5555 for emergencies and 402-559-5111 for non-emergencies. 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