Security

The University of Edinburgh Security Team provides a 24-hour service across the University estate on every day of the year.

Five members of the Security team wearing red jackets

Find out about how to contact us or get in touch with our senior management team.

in an emergency

Call (9) 999 and ask for the fire, police or ambulance services.

Staff member talking to person

Information and advice on how to keep yourself and your possessions safe on campus and around the city.

In the event of an emergency where there is a threat to life, a crime is in progress or, any other serious incident that requires an immediate police response: 

  • Call (9)999 and ask for the Police
  • Having called (9)999 and requested the attendance of the emergency services, you must ensure that University Security is also called as soon as possible, to alert them of the incident. Security can be contacted on 2222 internal or 0131 6502257.