Safety and security measures
Stockholm University is a safe place to work. This page provides information on where to go in an emergency, how to report a crime and what you can do to be prepared for different situations.
In the event of a serious incident
If you need urgent help
Call 112 – police, ambulance, emergency services
Campus Security
Phone: 08-16 42 00 (alternative number: 08-15 42 00)
Also contact the Head of Department concerned, documenting times, places, actions, who you spoke to, etc.
Report crimes, incidents and observations
You report crimes, incidents and security observations in the IA system.
Personal safety
There are several things you can do to increase your own safety and that of others.
- The first time you enter a room - orientate yourself in the room, check the location of emergency exits and fire safety equipment.
- Always lock the door when you leave.
- Check who you let into the building, ask who they are looking for.
- Never leave personal items unattended.
- Access cards and keys are personal and should not be lent. If lost, report it to your manager as soon as possible.
- Stockholm University has zero tolerance for crime – all crimes must be reported to the police through the IA system.
If you feel unsafe or insecure, contact the university's security guard who is on site around the clock.
Do you have questions about security? Contact The Security Function.
Disruptive student
If a student is disrupting the class, you as the teacher have the right to ask the student to leave the room. If the student refuses, call security.
Only the police and security guard have the right to physically remove a disruptive student. If a student physically attacks you or another student, you have the right to defend yourself (self-defence), but hopefully this will not happen.
Should a situation arise where you ask a disruptive student to leave the lecture hall and they refuse, and it becomes an untenable situation for all involved while waiting for the guard/police, you should instead cancel the lesson for the whole group. Such incidents should be reported to the Head of Department who will refer them to the Disciplinary Committee for action.
The Head of Department is responsible for the safety of staff and students. The Head of Department has the right to decide that a student should be excluded from classes and to decide on the further handling of the case.
If necessary, you may request an escort from security guard to accompany you around campus to your car, bus or metro.
Advice in the event of an attack
The risk of an attack at Stockholm University is very low – but the consequences of an attack are very serious. Please read the advice below to be prepared in the event of an attack.
Ongoing deadly violence (PDV)
The concept of PDV (ongoing deadly violence) means that one or more perpetrators attack in a public place, such as a school, in order to harm people. The likelihood of such an attack occurring at the University is considered to be very low.
If an attack does occur
In the event of an attack, follow these three steps: flee, seek shelter, alert.
1. Flee
Get to safety. Leave the area as quickly and safely as possible. Avoid crowds.
2. Seek shelter
If you cannot leave the area, find a place that you consider safe and that provides protection. Pay attention to what you see and hear, and try to stay calm. Set your phone to silent mode and turn off vibrations. Do not call anyone who may be in the danger zone, as the mobile signal could reveal the location of someone in hiding.
3. Alert
Once you are safe, alert the police by calling 112. The police need information about the location, what has happened, how many perpetrators you have seen, what weapons they have used, what they look like, and where you last saw them. Warn those in danger and help those in need.
Video: Advice in the event of a terrorist attack
Watch the film to learn how to protect yourself and others in a dangerous situation, such as a terrorist attack.
Video: Advice in the case of a terrorist attack (MSB and The Swedish Police)
Webb training MSB
Do the training to be prepared in the event of an attack. You can do it at your convenience, it takes 15–30 minutes.
How to act in the event of a terrorist attack (MSB Online training)
Threats and violence
Threats and violence, or the risk of being victimised, are serious workplace issues.
Here are checklists on how you should act:
In case of an accident or death
Here are checklists to follow in the event of a serious accident or death on or off campus.
Harassment
Harassment is behaviour that violates someone's dignity. It can be behaviour that makes you feel sad, threatened or mistreated.