In the event of an emergency or an impending weather event, official communications will be posted below.
- Hurricane Milton
Oct. 7, 2024 3:30 p.m. Thank you for all your patience as we work to secure campus ahead of the possible impacts of Hurricane Milton, which we expect to make landfall as a major hurricane Wednesday...
In case of a life threatening emergency, call 911 then call Campus Safety, 727.864.8260.
Safety and security services
- Our Campus Safety team of professional officers is on campus 24×7.
- Our Threat Assessment Team is constantly at the ready to evaluate credible threats to individuals or the campus community. Representatives include the Director of Student Outreach & Support (SOS), the Director of Campus Safety, and the Director of Counseling Services. Each is trained in threat assessment and intervention.
- Additional safety tips and services for Eckerd faculty, staff and students are available on our internal Campus Safety website.
Reporting an incident
Everyone is encouraged to report criminal incidents, accidents, and other emergencies promptly to the Department of Campus Safety and Security, either by phone (727-864-8260) or in person at the main business office or the front gate. Additionally, incidents can be reported to any uniformed officer.
For reports of theft, vandalism, lost property, or harassment, an online report can be filed. In all other circumstances, we encourage reports to be filed in person or via phone.