Safety

New Staff Increase EHS Offerings

Meet the Environmental Health and Safety department (EHS)!

Active Shooter Prepardeness

In light of the tragic school shootings that have taken place nationally over the last few years, Cal Poly Police Chief George Hughes recently hosted several active shooter...

A Blog Dedicated to the Dogs

Introducing Zeus and Valor, you Cal Poly Campus Police Dogs!

Riding Safe With Rideshare

Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are convenient options for traveling without a car and carpooling with friends. As always, it’s important to travel safely and use common...

Cal Poly Roundup of COVID-19 Information

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, here you will find the latest Cal Poly updates and campus wide resources as of June 7. The situation is dynamic,...

Cal Poly is Awarded $100,000 Grant for Public Safety

When it comes to emergency management, nothing is more important than being prepared. Cal Poly’s Public Safety unit strives to be well equipped for any and all emergencies,...

Drop, Cover and Hold on! 3 Phrases to Know for The Great Shakeout

The Great ShakeOut is happening Thursday, Oct. 21 and Cal Poly is participating! We want to see you practice your best "

Ensuring Safety Behind the Wheel

At Cal Poly, the Defensive Driver Safety Program has been implemented to establish rules and regulations on driving privileges for university employees, ensuring that we maintain the highest...

The Right Way to Work Remotely

Check in on your remote work routine with these tips courtesy of the

The New Winter Quarter COVID-19 Ongoing Testing Program

This winter quarter there is a new ongoing testing program in place to help ensure the health and well-being of Cal Poly and the broader community.

Light It Blue

The “Light it Blue” campaign is not only to celebrate those who are providing health care to patients, but also to give thanks to the essential workers who...

Athletes and Fraternities team up with Cal Poly Police to Promote Drinking Responsibly

In a campaign to promote responsible drinking decisions, Cal Poly Police recently collaborated with student athletes and the Interfraternity Council to create public service announcement videos as a...

Learning Via Zoom

Almost overnight, our world changed. Students and employees alike are now faced with the task of performing work online. Zoom has become the new form of communication, and...

A&F Staff Feature Story: Mike Morgan

Meet Mike Morgan, Cal Poly's new Risk Manager. Morgan was able to take some time out of his busy day to answer some fun questions and offer advice...

EHS Celebrates World Safety Day All Week April 26-30

This week in celebration of World Safety Day and as we make plans for a return to campus it is important to remember how to keep ourselves and...

Public Safety Launches Rave Guardian Campaign With Assistance From Campus.

Check out the new campaign for the Rave Guardian app made by

Take Back the Night with Safer

We invite you to join Safer this Thursday, April 28th from 6:00-8:00PM in the UU Plaza for an empowering evening to recognize the strength and resilience of survivors!

Cyber-Safe Summer Travel

As summer heats up and folks take time off to unwind and travel, ITS has some simple tips on how to travel in a cyber-safe way.

Safer Takes Action with Stalking Action Month

The beginning of the year marks Stalking Action Month, a time in January dedicated to educating the campus community about stalking behaviors and preventing these harmful behaviors. Cal...

Poly Travel Reminders

The travel restrictions in place due to the pandemic are being lifted. Faculty and staff are now free to continue their business and educational trips as long as...

Pedaling Safely Round’ Cal Poly

Taking advantage of the beautiful weather and Central Coast views, biking is a great way to get around campus, especially this time of year! Here are some bike...

How we got Through the Quarter

As a handful of students returned to campus for necessary in person classes, the Environmental Health and Safety department got to work to make sure all classrooms were...

Home for the Holidays - Safety Tips from Your Cal Poly Police Department

The holidays have traditionally been a time of travel, therefore the Cal Poly Police Department has prepared some tips for making sure you are equipped to travel safely...

Campus Safety Made Easy: Cal Poly provides the Rave Guardian App for All

Cal Poly is now offering the Rave Guardian app for FREE for all students, faculty and staff!

Cal Poly Police Now Accepting 911 By Text.

This spring quarter Cal Poly Police’s dispatch center began receiving and responding to 911 text messages. While this is a great enhancement to this life saving service, 911...

Enhancing Safety at Cal Poly With Risk & Safety Solutions

In the ever-evolving landscape of academia, safety remains a top priority. At Cal Poly, the commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment is unwavering. To achieve this...

How to Use Your Smartphone As A Safety Device

On top of all the amazing things that a smartphone can do, it can also keep you, and your friends, safe in those not fun moments, when something...