Safety

Your personal safety and the security of our campus community is a top priority. We take a comprehensive approach to safety and ask that all members of the Monmouth community familiarize themselves with proper safety measures.

General Information

• The University Police Department provides vehicle and foot patrols on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, as well as vehicle patrols at the Bluffs.
• Faculty, administrators, staff, and students are encouraged to immediately report all crimes, suspicious activities and/or behavior, and emergencies to the University police at 732-571-4444 or by dialing 911 in an emergency.
• Students residing at the University Bluffs are reminded to contact the Long Branch Police Department at 732-222-1000 if they need assistance or 911 in an emergency.
• There are emergency telephones located at the Bluffs and they can be identified by either a blue light and/or “Emergency” labels and provide direct contact to the University Police.

Things you can do to deter crime and stay safe

• Report any suspicious persons or activities to the police immediately.  
• Do not prop doors open.
• Always lock your car, front door, apartment and windows.
• Know the location of the emergency telephones.
• Don’t allow strangers to enter the apartments.
• Be aware of your surroundings—who’s out there and what’s going on. Trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable in your surroundings, leave.
• Watch your keys. Don’t lend them. Don’t leave them. Don’t lose them. And don’t put your name, number, or address on them.
• Avoid walking or jogging alone, especially at night. Vary your route. Stay in well-traveled, well-lit areas.
• Practice internet and phone safety. Do not release any personal or financial information to solicitors or vendors unless absolutely sure they are legitimate. Please be especially careful with offers of employment.

Fire Safety

• If a building’s fire alarm is activated, you must evacuate the building immediately.
• Fire Drills are conducted in the complex twice a semester in conjunction with the City of Long Branch and Monmouth University Police Department.
• A fire extinguisher can be found in the front common area of your apartment. Please report any issues with your fire extinguisher to a residential life staff member immediately.
• New Jersey State Law prohibits smoking in any university-owned housing, which includes the University Bluffs.
• At no time, should anything inhibit, cover or hang from any fire safety apparatuses, including fire detectors, smoke detectors, strobe lights or sprinkler systems.
• Any tampering with fire safety equipment will be adjudicated through the Student Code of Conduct and could result in the loss of housing at the University Bluffs.

Fire Safety Tips

• Never cover or inhibit smoke detectors.
• Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking.
• No smoking or vaping indoors.
• Regularly clean your stove top, drip pans, and oven.
• Know where your fire extinguisher is located.
• Open the top and bottom windows to increase air flow.
• Candles and incense are not permitted.
• Important Numbers
  • MUPD: 732-571-4444
  • Long Branch Police Department: 911
  • University Bluffs CA: 732-647-5268