San Francisco State University

What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at San Francisco State University?

San Francisco State has a university police and public safety operation, emergency communication procedures, and resources for reporting incidents. Reported campus provisions include around-the-clock security patrols and emergency telephone or alarm devices, along with late-night escort or transportation assistance.

Students should learn how to receive campus emergency alerts, where to report an immediate threat, and which office handles a nonemergency concern. Residence facilities use controlled electronic entry, but building access rules and escort availability can vary by location and time. The university also maintains processes and support resources for reporting sexual misconduct.

The annual security report is the appropriate place to examine officially reported campus crime figures, reporting policies, and emergency procedures together. Such statistics cover defined locations and reporting periods; they cannot, by themselves, establish how safe any individual will feel or be.