Emergency response

Dial 911 from any phone (on or off campus) to report an imminent threat to life or property. From a cell phone, dial direct for faster emergency response:
  • UC Berkeley Police: (510) 642-3333
  • City of Berkeley Police/Fire: (510) 981-5911
  • Alameda County Sheriff: (510) 667-7721

Emergency information

Campus emergency information line: (800) 705-9998  During an emergency, this recorded message will be updated with the latest information. Campus radio station: KALX (90.7 FM) City of Berkeley emergency broadcast station: 1610 AM Regional news: KCBS (740 AM)

Non-emergency contact numbers

  • UC Berkeley Police: (510) 642-6760
  • City of Berkeley Police: (510) 981-5900