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Office of Campus & Community Safety

The OCCS Safety Training Program provides free, in-person training for UCLA students, faculty, and staff. Each session combines presentation with scenario-based exercises so participants leave with skills they can apply immediately.

Request a Training SessionBring a training to your department, residence hall, or student organization. Sessions are scheduled at your location.

Request Training

UCLA Health Staff: If you are requesting Emergency Preparedness training, please email OEP@mednet.ucla.edu.

If you are requesting Safety and/or Security training (including Active Assailant and/or Workplace Safety), please visit UCLA Health Safety and submit an EHS Service Request Form.

Cost: Free for all UCLA students, faculty, and staff

Duration: Approximately 1 hour per session

Format: Offered in-person, virtual, and hybrid

Course Offerings

The program currently offers three courses. All are open to students, faculty, and staff with no prerequisites required.

Active Assailant

Learn the response framework for active assailant situations on campus. This session covers threat recognition, rapid decision-making, evacuation strategies, barricade techniques, and how to coordinate with law enforcement when they arrive.

Safety Preparedness

An overview of UCLA police resources, campus safety information, and the tools available to keep our community safe. This session also provides a dedicated opportunity for attendees to raise specific safety concerns relevant to their department, office, or group — so we can address what matters most to you directly.

Emergency Preparedness

Prepare for earthquakes, wildfires, power outages, and other emergencies that affect campus. Covers emergency supply planning, evacuation routes, shelter-in-place protocols, and your role in UCLA’s emergency response structure. Also includes an overview of BruinALERT, UCLA’s mass notification system — how alerts are sent, what they mean, and what actions to take when you receive one.

Who It’s For

Students

  • Open to all enrolled UCLA students — no prerequisites, no cost
  • Sessions can be scheduled during evenings, weekends, or between classes
  • Request a session for your residence hall floor through your Resident Advisor
  • Greek life, club sports, and student organizations can book group sessions

Faculty & Staff

  • We deliver training on-site at your department, customized to your building and operations
  • Additional context on duty-of-care responsibilities and post-incident support for managers
  • Completion confirmation provided for personnel records
  • Work with our team to tailor scenarios to your department’s specific risk profile

Frequently Asked Questions

Use the “Request Training” button at the top of this page. Fill out the form with your group details, preferred course(s), and scheduling preferences. Our team will follow up within two business days to confirm your session.
No. All OCCS Safety Training courses are free for UCLA students, faculty, and staff.
The program is designed around group sessions — departments, student organizations, residence halls, and similar campus groups. If you’re an individual interested in training, submit the form and we’ll connect you with an upcoming open session.
Each one-hour session combines a brief presentation with scenario-based exercises and group discussion. Wear comfortable clothing. No prior training or physical fitness requirements — these courses are designed for everyone.
We come to you. Trainings are held on-site at your building, department, or residence hall. Include your preferred location on the request form and we’ll coordinate logistics.
Absolutely. Many groups schedule all three courses across a quarter. You can request multiple sessions on the same form.
UCLA Health staff have dedicated training channels. For Emergency Preparedness training, email OEP@mednet.ucla.edu. For Safety and/or Security training — including Active Assailant and Workplace Safety — visit UCLA Health Safety and submit an EHS Service Request Form.

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