Security

How to report an incident - 'If you see it, report it!

• Report and incident or anything unusual or suspicious to Security immediately:

  📞 Internal: 4444

  📞 External: 0800 389 8455 (Put the number into your mobile phone, so it is handy when you need it)

• If it is a serious incident or medical emergency, call 999 first, then inform Security so they can assist on site.

Your quick report helps ensure a faster response and keeps everyone safe - please don't assume someone else has called.

Support and Report

You can also report concerns confidentially via our Support and Report service.

This service allow staff and students to share concerns about offensive, threatening, or anti-social behaviour, including bullying, harassment, or assault. Report can be made anonymously, and trained advisors are available to provide confidential support and guidance, including help with reporting incidents to the police or other agencies.

Remember: Safety and security are everyone’s responsibility. Your vigilance helps protect our entire university community.

Campus security – Stay vigilant

• Always carry your Bedfordshire ID card. It grants access to university buildings and identifies you as a member of the university community.
• Do not allow tailgating through access doors. If someone tries to enter behind you, politely ask to see their ID card. If you feel uncomfortable doing this, please contact Security, as soon as possible.
• Lock rooms and offices after use, especially spaces containing hazardous materials.
• Working onsite out of hours (outside of core working hours 08.30 – 17.00) or weekends? Email security on: security@beds.ac.uk
• CCTV operates 24/7 for your ongoing safety.

Security Guidance

• Prevent Policy [PDF]
• Security Briefing [PDF]
• Appendix 1 - Bomb Threat Check List [PDF]
• Appendix 2 - Indicators to Suspicious Deliveries/Mail [PDF]
• Appendix 3 - Dealing with Unattended Baggage and Objects [PDF]

If you receive a bomb threat or warning over the phone, remain calm and take notes of the message. Phone the security Emergency Hotline (ext. 4444) advise them of the situation but DO NOT use a radio or mobile phone if there is likely to be a bomb in the vicinity. The person answering the phone might refer to the following for guidance:

• Bomb threats- telephone notes
• Bomb threats – telephone reporting

Terrorist or criminal incidents where letters or packages are booby-trapped with bombs or biological or chemical agents are extremely rare. Most bomb threats are made by callers who want to create an atmosphere of general anxiety and panic.