Safety and Security in My Area

Since it's foundation in 1986, the Housing & Residential Life Safety and Security Program has been a staple of the department in serving the residents of residential building and fostering a safe, tranquil, and suitable learning environment. As the program is nearly 100& student lead, the success of the program is synonymous with the success of the student leadership entrusted with the execution of the program's multiple functions.

Our commitment to excellence and to the success of our student staff comes at a price - the return commitment by those who work for us that they will pursue excellence in their respective positions. Therefore, we propose four core values including: Mastery of Policy, Professional Conduct, Customer Satisfaction, and Emergency Management.

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Guilherme Caliari Fabricio

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Diego Lopez Ordany

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Alisha Morain

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Diego Olguin

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Lux Sovann

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Lucas Summers

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Nikita Wilkins

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Ashley Williams

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What Does Safety Look Like in My Area?

Security Protocols

Between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m., Security Assistants monitor the entrance lobbies of the Coral Residential College. The duties of the Security Assistants include emergency response, oversight of fire and door prop alarm panels, access control to residential areas, and documentation of all nightly activity. The staff on duty during these hours are paid student employees of the University. We appreciate your respect and cooperation. Any violation of HRL policies or disregard for te authority of student staff will be addressed accordingly.

Between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., no access will be granted to residents of a. building without their student ID. During these hours, all doors are locked and can only be accessed by residents and authorized personnel. Residential Colleges remain locked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can only be accessed by residents and authorized personnel.

Cane Card Policies

All UM students are required to carry their Cane Card at all times. When asked by a staff member of the University, all students must present their student ID. Students are not permitted to use the ID of other students to access a building. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary follow-up with Housing & Residential Life Staff and/or potential fines are added to the student's account.

Guest Policy

All visitors to campus (non-residents) will be required to sign-in when visiting Coral Residential Colleges. If a guest does not have an ID, they will not be permitted access to the building. All guests must be accompanied by a resident of the building they are visiting at all times, and residents accept responsibility for the actions of their guests.

Lockout

A lockout, as the term implies, is when a resident gets locked-out of his/her room. This may happen because the card was lost, stolen, or left in the room. Please refer to the Guide to Living on Campus for more information regarding lockout procedures.

Administrative Video Monitors

Coral Residential Colleges is equipped with video cameras that monitor all points of entry. Everyone who enters or leaves the building is recorded. The cameras record 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Any images captured by the camera systems may be used as evidence of activity that violates the Department of Housing & Residential Life and University policies, including violations of access control policies.

Emergency Exits

It is essential to refrain from using the Emergency Exit doors unless explicitly instructed to do so. Activating the handle of any Emergency Exit door will trigger an alarm, prompting an in-person response from an HRL staff member. Appropriate follow-up and accountability measures will be taken as necessary.

Security Protocols

Between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m., Security Assistants monitor the entrance lobbies of the Coral Residential College. The duties of the Security Assistants include emergency response, oversight of fire and door prop alarm panels, access control to residential areas, and documentation of all nightly activity. The staff on duty during these hours are paid student employees of the University. We appreciate your respect and cooperation. Any violation of HRL policies or disregard for te authority of student staff will be addressed accordingly.

Between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., no access will be granted to residents of a. building without their student ID. During these hours, all doors are locked and can only be accessed by residents and authorized personnel. Residential Colleges remain locked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can only be accessed by residents and authorized personnel.

Cane Card Policies

All UM students are required to carry their Cane Card at all times. When asked by a staff member of the University, all students must present their student ID. Students are not permitted to use the ID of other students to access a building. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary follow-up with Housing & Residential Life Staff and/or potential fines are added to the student's account.

Guest Policy

All visitors to campus (non-residents) will be required to sign-in when visiting Coral Residential Colleges. If a guest does not have an ID, they will not be permitted access to the building. All guests must be accompanied by a resident of the building they are visiting at all times, and residents accept responsibility for the actions of their guests.

Lockout

A lockout, as the term implies, is when a resident gets locked-out of his/her room. This may happen because the card was lost, stolen, or left in the room. Please refer to the Guide to Living on Campus for more information regarding lockout procedures.

Administrative Video Monitors

Coral Residential Colleges is equipped with video cameras that monitor all points of entry. Everyone who enters or leaves the building is recorded. The cameras record 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Any images captured by the camera systems may be used as evidence of activity that violates the Department of Housing & Residential Life and University policies, including violations of access control policies.

Emergency Exits

It is essential to refrain from using the Emergency Exit doors unless explicitly instructed to do so. Activating the handle of any Emergency Exit door will trigger an alarm, prompting an in-person response from an HRL staff member. Appropriate follow-up and accountability measures will be taken as necessary.

Security Protocols

Between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m., Security Assistants monitor the entrance lobbies of the Coral Residential College. The duties of the Security Assistants include emergency response, oversight of fire and door prop alarm panels, access control to residential areas, and documentation of all nightly activity. The staff on duty during these hours are paid student employees of the University. We appreciate your respect and cooperation. Any violation of HRL policies or disregard for te authority of student staff will be addressed accordingly.

Between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., no access will be granted to residents of a. building without their student ID. During these hours, all doors are locked and can only be accessed by residents and authorized personnel. Residential Colleges remain locked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can only be accessed by residents and authorized personnel.

Cane Card Policies

All UM students are required to carry their Cane Card at all times. When asked by a staff member of the University, all students must present their student ID. Students are not permitted to use the ID of other students to access a building. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary follow-up with Housing & Residential Life Staff and/or potential fines are added to the student's account.

Guest Policy

All visitors to campus (non-residents) will be required to sign-in when visiting Coral Residential Colleges. If a guest does not have an ID, they will not be permitted access to the building. All guests must be accompanied by a resident of the building they are visiting at all times, and residents accept responsibility for the actions of their guests.

Lockout

A lockout, as the term implies, is when a resident gets locked-out of his/her room. This may happen because the card was lost, stolen, or left in the room. Please refer to the Guide to Living on Campus for more information regarding lockout procedures.

Administrative Video Monitors

Coral Residential Colleges is equipped with video cameras that monitor all points of entry. Everyone who enters or leaves the building is recorded. The cameras record 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Any images captured by the camera systems may be used as evidence of activity that violates the Department of Housing & Residential Life and University policies, including violations of access control policies.

Emergency Exits

It is essential to refrain from using the Emergency Exit doors unless explicitly instructed to do so. Activating the handle of any Emergency Exit door will trigger an alarm, prompting an in-person response from an HRL staff member. Appropriate follow-up and accountability measures will be taken as necessary.

Security Protocols

Between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m., Security Assistants monitor the entrance lobbies of the Coral Residential College. The duties of the Security Assistants include emergency response, oversight of fire and door prop alarm panels, access control to residential areas, and documentation of all nightly activity. The staff on duty during these hours are paid student employees of the University. We appreciate your respect and cooperation. Any violation of HRL policies or disregard for te authority of student staff will be addressed accordingly.

Between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., no access will be granted to residents of a. building without their student ID. During these hours, all doors are locked and can only be accessed by residents and authorized personnel. Residential Colleges remain locked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can only be accessed by residents and authorized personnel.

Cane Card Policies

All UM students are required to carry their Cane Card at all times. When asked by a staff member of the University, all students must present their student ID. Students are not permitted to use the ID of other students to access a building. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary follow-up with Housing & Residential Life Staff and/or potential fines are added to the student's account.

Guest Policy

All visitors to campus (non-residents) will be required to sign-in when visiting Coral Residential Colleges. If a guest does not have an ID, they will not be permitted access to the building. All guests must be accompanied by a resident of the building they are visiting at all times, and residents accept responsibility for the actions of their guests.

Lockout

A lockout, as the term implies, is when a resident gets locked-out of his/her room. This may happen because the card was lost, stolen, or left in the room. Please refer to the Guide to Living on Campus for more information regarding lockout procedures.

Administrative Video Monitors

Coral Residential Colleges is equipped with video cameras that monitor all points of entry. Everyone who enters or leaves the building is recorded. The cameras record 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Any images captured by the camera systems may be used as evidence of activity that violates the Department of Housing & Residential Life and University policies, including violations of access control policies.

Emergency Exits

It is essential to refrain from using the Emergency Exit doors unless explicitly instructed to do so. Activating the handle of any Emergency Exit door will trigger an alarm, prompting an in-person response from an HRL staff member. Appropriate follow-up and accountability measures will be taken as necessary.

Security Protocols

Between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m., Security Assistants monitor the entrance lobbies of the Coral Residential College. The duties of the Security Assistants include emergency response, oversight of fire and door prop alarm panels, access control to residential areas, and documentation of all nightly activity. The staff on duty during these hours are paid student employees of the University. We appreciate your respect and cooperation. Any violation of HRL policies or disregard for te authority of student staff will be addressed accordingly.

Between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., no access will be granted to residents of a. building without their student ID. During these hours, all doors are locked and can only be accessed by residents and authorized personnel. Residential Colleges remain locked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can only be accessed by residents and authorized personnel.

Cane Card Policies

All UM students are required to carry their Cane Card at all times. When asked by a staff member of the University, all students must present their student ID. Students are not permitted to use the ID of other students to access a building. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary follow-up with Housing & Residential Life Staff and/or potential fines are added to the student's account.

Guest Policy

All visitors to campus (non-residents) will be required to sign-in when visiting Coral Residential Colleges. If a guest does not have an ID, they will not be permitted access to the building. All guests must be accompanied by a resident of the building they are visiting at all times, and residents accept responsibility for the actions of their guests.

Lockout

A lockout, as the term implies, is when a resident gets locked-out of his/her room. This may happen because the card was lost, stolen, or left in the room. Please refer to the Guide to Living on Campus for more information regarding lockout procedures.

Administrative Video Monitors

Coral Residential Colleges is equipped with video cameras that monitor all points of entry. Everyone who enters or leaves the building is recorded. The cameras record 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Any images captured by the camera systems may be used as evidence of activity that violates the Department of Housing & Residential Life and University policies, including violations of access control policies.

Security Protocols

Between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m., Security Assistants monitor the entrance lobbies of the Coral Residential College. The duties of the Security Assistants include emergency response, oversight of fire and door prop alarm panels, access control to residential areas, and documentation of all nightly activity. The staff on duty during these hours are paid student employees of the University. We appreciate your respect and cooperation. Any violation of HRL policies or disregard for te authority of student staff will be addressed accordingly.

Between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., no access will be granted to residents of a. building without their student ID. During these hours, all doors are locked and can only be accessed by residents and authorized personnel. Residential Colleges remain locked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can only be accessed by residents and authorized personnel.

Cane Card Policies

All UM students are required to carry their Cane Card at all times. When asked by a staff member of the University, all students must present their student ID. Students are not permitted to use the ID of other students to access a building. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary follow-up with Housing & Residential Life Staff and/or potential fines are added to the student's account.

Guest Policy

All visitors to campus (non-residents) will be required to sign-in when visiting Coral Residential Colleges. If a guest does not have an ID, they will not be permitted access to the building. All guests must be accompanied by a resident of the building they are visiting at all times, and residents accept responsibility for the actions of their guests.

Lockout

A lockout, as the term implies, is when a resident gets locked-out of his/her room. This may happen because the card was lost, stolen, or left in the room. Please refer to the Guide to Living on Campus for more information regarding lockout procedures.

Administrative Video Monitors

Coral Residential Colleges is equipped with video cameras that monitor all points of entry. Everyone who enters or leaves the building is recorded. The cameras record 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Any images captured by the camera systems may be used as evidence of activity that violates the Department of Housing & Residential Life and University policies, including violations of access control policies.

Security Protocols

Between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m., Security Assistants monitor the entrance lobbies of the Coral Residential College. The duties of the Security Assistants include emergency response, oversight of fire and door prop alarm panels, access control to residential areas, and documentation of all nightly activity. The staff on duty during these hours are paid student employees of the University. We appreciate your respect and cooperation. Any violation of HRL policies or disregard for te authority of student staff will be addressed accordingly.

Between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., no access will be granted to residents of a. building without their student ID. During these hours, all doors are locked and can only be accessed by residents and authorized personnel. Residential Colleges remain locked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can only be accessed by residents and authorized personnel.

Cane Card Policies

All UM students are required to carry their Cane Card at all times. When asked by a staff member of the University, all students must present their student ID. Students are not permitted to use the ID of other students to access a building. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary follow-up with Housing & Residential Life Staff and/or potential fines are added to the student's account.

Guest Policy

All visitors to campus (non-residents) will be required to sign-in when visiting Coral Residential Colleges. If a guest does not have an ID, they will not be permitted access to the building. All guests must be accompanied by a resident of the building they are visiting at all times, and residents accept responsibility for the actions of their guests.

Lockout

A lockout, as the term implies, is when a resident gets locked-out of his/her room. This may happen because the card was lost, stolen, or left in the room. Please refer to the Guide to Living on Campus for more information regarding lockout procedures.

Administrative Video Monitors

Coral Residential Colleges is equipped with video cameras that monitor all points of entry. Everyone who enters or leaves the building is recorded. The cameras record 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Any images captured by the camera systems may be used as evidence of activity that violates the Department of Housing & Residential Life and University policies, including violations of access control policies.

Fire Procedures

Each residential area is equipped with fire safety systems that warn residents whenever there is a threat of fire. When an alarm is triggered, a signal is sent immediately to the fire alarm panel located behind the area's front desk indicating the location of the potential hazard. Other components of the system include smoke detectors on every floor and in every room, fire sprinkler systems in all residential areas, fire alarm pull stations and fire extinguishers on every floor.

The Department of Housing & Residential Life expects every employee, student, and guest to assist in maintaining an environment that is free of fire and evacuation hazards. The following information will help ensure fire prevention and safe evacuations.

  • Respect the smoke-free campus policy, including within all Residential Colleges, the University Village, and surrounding areas.
  • Keep all exit corridors and stairwells clear at all times.
  • Familiarize yourself with all exit locations and fire evacuation routes within your residential area.
  • Do not prop open doors. These doors are designed to restrict the movement of fire and smoke within the building so that occupants can evacuate safely during an actual emergency.
  • Report any unsafe condition or any malfunctioning safety equipment to your Residential College front desk.

Occupant Evacuation Procedures

There are penalties for vandalizing fire safety equipment or not responding to a fire alarm. If a fire is detected and the fire alarm has been triggered, evacuate the area. Isolate the fire by closing doors as you leave. Do not attempt to extinguish fires unless you have been trained on the proper use of portable fire extinguishers and only as a last resort. Activate the nearest fire alarm, if it has not already been activated. Call 911 and report the fire by using a telephone in a safe area. Upon hearing a fire alarm, evacuate the building by stairs and exits. Do not use elevators. Once outside the building, move away from the building to clear access for the fire department and other emergency responders. Do not re-enter the building until explicitly told do so by a University official.

What do I do if there is a fire?

Before opening a door of a room that leads to a main hallway, feel the door first to see if it is hot. If the floor is not hot, open it slowly and follow the occupant evacuation procedures. If flames are obstructing your exit and/or smoke is too heavy, return to the room and close the door. Place a towel or article of clothing along the bottom of the door. Open the windows for fresh air and hang a sheet, or another comparable article, out the window to let the fire department know you are still inside.

  • Evacuate in an orderly manner - don't panic. Walk, don't run.
  • Obey the directions of your Residential College Professional Staff, RAs, DAs, Security Staff, and emergency response officials.
  • Proceed down the stairwell in an orderly fashion, as fire rescue personnel may be coming up the same stairwell. The elevators are non-operational during an evacuation process.

Mobility Impaired Students

The Department of Housing & Residential Life maintains an up-to-date list of individuals who may require assistance during an emergency evacuation. Housing & Residential Life staff will ensure that the Coral Gables Fire Rescue gets the list upon their arrival, and they will provide the necessary assistance to these students.

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