The University of Cincinnati sits in an urban area and therefore, the importance of safety is a major factor in the success and health of its students. To help protect its students, the University of Cincinnati's police department has its own headquarters on campus and they work in conjunction with the city of Cincinnati Police Department. It should also be noted that UC police are just the same as Cincinnati police in that they carry all the equipment a normal police officer would carry. When giving a tour you should point out to the parents and students the numerous safety programs and organizations that UC provides to its students. Here's a sample list of the major programs offered to UC students free of charge:

• Nightwalk - provides free transportation from campus to a students place of residence
• Bearcat Transportation System - free transportation shuttle system that has numerous stops on campus
• Cincinnati Metro - students currently have free access to all bus transportation
• University of Cincinnati Police
• City of Cincinnati Police Department
• Cincinnati Crime-Stoppers

In addition, you need to tell them that because of UC's location suspect activities will occur, but point out the ways UC informs its students by email alerts when something happens on or around campus. These alerts are usually sent within hours of the activity and include all information the police have. In particular to female students, they should always walk in groups after dark even if their travel path is very familiar. This advice should also apply to all students male or female even if they are walking in familiar areas. In recent years the University and City of Cincinnati have taken steps to improve lighting in suspect areas with hope of decreasing the instances of student harm. Another fact to point out is that you will regularly see UC Police and Cincinnati Police patrolling on campus and the surrounding areas.

It should be stressed that if the student is to become a victim in a crime they should comply with all the demands asked. After the incident the student should immediately inform the authorities (this can be one or both of UC police or Cincinnati Police) and give them all the information needed to find the perpetrator(s). You should always be alert when walking home or to a friend's place.