Law enforcement agencies
We have three law enforcement agencies in Gainesville, which all have several programs that meet the needs of students and non-student community members:
UFPD resources
Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol, or SNAP, provides nightly escorts anywhere on campus to persons on request. To request an escort, students can either download the free TapRide SNAP app, or call 352-392-7627 from 6:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. nightly. Please note that SNAP is only available on campus.
Victims advocate program
The Office of Victim Services provides a civilian support person for anyone who may become a victim of crime while on the University of Florida campus. A victim advocate is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide support for victims of actual or threatened violence. All services are free and confidential. To reach a Victim Advocate, call the UFPD's dispatch center at 352-392-1111. Victims may also contact an advocate directly during weekdays between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. by calling
352-392-5648.
R.A.D. (rape agression defense)
Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) is a self-defense course designed specifically for women. R.A.D. is a comprehensive course beginning with awareness, prevention, risk education and avoidance while progressing to the basics of hands-on self-defense training. R.A.D. is not a martial arts course, but does teach realistic defense moves. Furthermore, R.A.D. provides the participant with skills to make an educated decision about resistance. For more information, visit the R.A.D. webpage.