FT. LAUDERDALE CAMPUS

The Ft. Lauderdale Campus is located at 1500 NW 49 Street, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, has the following security policies and procedures in place: 
 
The campus takes various precautionary measures to protect the students, faculty, staff and campus visitors. Nevertheless, unavoidable emergencies may occur at extreme situations. Therefore, the campus has a Campus Response Team (CRT) that implements and oversees the campus response to a crisis situation. The CRT receives training in dealing with crisis situations and will primarily direct the immediate response to a crisis situation until the arrival of law enforcement and emergency response personnel.

Safety and security guidelines for students, staff and faculty are posted on the university website.

The campus has a panic button system that is routed to the police.

CRT members carry hand held radios and have various safety and security capabilities at their disposal.

Any scheduled evening or weekend meetings require a member of the staff or faculty to be present and responsible for the maintenance of all security procedures.

Crime Prevention
The following crime prevention measures are recommended by the university

• Stay alert and know your surroundings.
• Lock your car and do not leave valuables in your car.
• Park in well lighted areas.
• At night avoid dark and isolated areas.  If possible do not walk to your car alone.
• Do not leave your personal property unattended.  Personal Property brought into the facility for personal or business use is not covered by Keiser University’s Insurance policy.

*** In case of emergency - dial 911***

The front and back doors are unlocked for entry/exit by staff, students and visitors from 7:00AM to 10:30PM Monday through Friday with a receptionist on duty from 7:00AM to 8:00PM, and a security guard from 7:00AM to 3:00PM and 3:00PM to 11:00PM. Saturday the security guard is on duty from 8:00AM to 6:00PM. 

The campus has an alarm system, which is activated when the building is not occupied. The maintenance team deactivates the alarm when they arrive. If you proceed into the building while the alarm is activated, the police will automatically be called from the security company. Opening any door will trigger the alarm.

There is a surveillance camera that monitors the front and back doors at all time.

Personal Property brought into the office for personal or business use is not covered under Keiser University’s Insurance Policy. Therefore, be aware that personal property is brought into the office at your own risk. Cars parked in the parking lot should be locked as a matter of routine.