We take everyone’s safety and security on campus very seriously, and care about our students and staff at all times. This article contains some useful guidance both on how you can personally contribute to safer public spaces, reduce personal risk, and access support services and advice.
In this article:
Campus and emergency contacts
Our campuses:
bullying
harassment
sexual misconduct
restriction of free speech or academic freedom
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- Key information
- Denmark Hill
- Guy's campus
- St Thomas'
- Waterloo
- The current national threat level is ‘severe’ and we are now operating at an enhanced security level
- For the safety and security of everyone on site, your identification pass will be checked upon entry
- Security is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year across the university sites. This includes guarding, patrols, CCTV monitoring and access control
- You can contact site-based security teams and receive immediate assistance if you:
- Have lost your property
- Need to report a theft or crime
- All thefts need to be reported to the police by the victim of the crime
- You may enter the reception of any building if you feel threatened and have a university ID card. Security teams at entrances will check for ID so wear your King’s lanyard at all times on campus.
- Paul Feldbacher
- Phone (07386690156)
- Deependra Khadka
- Phone (074424509291)
- Tony Derrick, Security Manager - 07805678910
- Babatunder Jatto, Deputy Security Manager - 0779 451 7404
- Contact ext 6666 (020 7848 6666)
- The Security desk is situated on the ground floor of the Hodgkin Building
Contact Guy's Security Manager, or Deputy named above
NHH security can be contacted on extension 86830 (0207 848 6830)
The Security desk is situated on the ground floor of the New Hunt's House Building by the Randle door entrance
24/7 Student Library on the first floor (secure access only)
NHS Trust Security teams
Trust Security are contacted by dialling ext 3333 (020 7188 3333) (from within the Tower)
Greenwood Theatre
Contact Guy's Security Manager, or Deputy named above
Greenwood Theatre security can be contacted on extension 80007 (0207 848 0007)
The Security desk is located on the ground floor of the theatre
Emergency contact number:
Guy's Campus
Phone ext 2222 (020 7848 2222).
NHS Trust buildings
Phone ext 3333 (020 7188 3333).
Strand & Waterloo Campuses and Stamford Street Apartments
Darren Bryan
Phone: 07443735341
Christopher Burke
Phone: 07587948504
Strand Campus
Location: Level one of the Strand Building, Room S1.39, adjacent to the security entrance
Opening hours: 24 hours a day
Phone: Extension 1024 (020 7848 1024)
Location: Reception desk at Bush House North Wing (Level One) or the Arcade at Ground Level, Strand
Phone: Extension 8661 (020 7848 8661)
Out of hours: Call the Security Office on extension 1024 (020 7848 1024)
Maughan Library
Location: Entrance, Special Collections
Phone: Extension 1428 (020 7848 1428)
Emergency contact number: Phone: Extension 2222 (020 7848 2222).
Guys & St Thomas' Campuses, Great Dover Street Residence and Wolfson House Residence
Tony Derrick, Security Manager - 07805678910
Babatunde Jatto, Deputy Security Manager - 07794517404
University Security are based at the Gate 3 entrance to the hospital (St. Thomas')
St Thomas Gate 3 can be contacted on this number: 0207 188 3397
Emergency contact number:
NHS Trust buildings
Phone ext 3333 (020 7188 3333).
Campus Security Manager
Paul Feldbacher
Phone 07386690156
Deputy Security Manager
Deependra Khadka
Phone 07442450291
James Clerk Maxwell Building
Phone ext 3501 (020 7848 3501)
Security are based at the ground floor main reception desk
Franklin-Wilkins Building
Phone ext 3806 (0207 848 3806) or 2222 (emergency line)
Contact Security Manager Adrian Sheppard via extension 3807 (020 7848 3807) or mobile on 07483 514 927
The Security office is located on the ground floor adjacent to the entrance
Waterloo Bridge Wing
Between 8.00-18.00 Monday to Friday, phone 0207 7848 3232
Outside of these hours, contact ext. 83806 or 0207 848 3806 (FWB security desk)
The Security desk is located on the ground floor at the building entrance
Emergency contact number: Phone ext 2222 (020 7848 2222).
How you can personally contribute to safer public spaces
All of us can play our part in making public spaces and streets safer. When you are out after dark, or the streets around you are quiet, please consider the following:
Keep your distance. For example, rather than coming up behind someone, consider crossing the road. Someone walking ahead of you may perceive you to be a threat, even if that’s not what you intend.
If you can’t cross the road, avoid coming up behind someone quickly or quietly. For example, call out ‘runner passing on your right’; make a phone call, or pretend to make one, to a family member or friend. Silence can be scary.
Give other people space – if you’re passing someone else on a footpath or pavement, give as much space as possible to avoid crowding them, and move into single file if you’re walking with someone else.
Avoid making eye contact/staring, or making personal comments to or about someone you don’t know. Be an Active Bystander –
If you see someone on their own who appears to be in distress, don’t ignore it – if safe to do so and without putting yourself in any danger, ask the person if they need any help or call the police on 999 telling them where you are and what you can see.
If you sense someone is in a situation that’s making them uncomfortable, it can be more helpful to speak to the other party, rather than to the person who’s on the receiving end of their unwanted attention, as long as it is safe to do so. For example, asking for directions or the time can help defuse a difficult situation.
If you’re on campus alert the KCL security teams on 020 7848 8661 ext. 88661
Don’t be put off approaching someone who may need assistance, but think about how best to communicate reassurance rather than increase their concerns.
Check out the UN Women UK’s campaign for safe public spaces to learn more. Their research shows that over 70% of women in the UK have experienced sexual harassment in public, and all of us can contribute to ensuring that public spaces are safer.
Personal safety on & off campus
We should all be able to feel safe and secure as we go about our daily lives. The Suzy Lamplugh Trust offers some practical advice on personal safety, for students, at work and at home. For example, it includes details of a free personal safety phone app, compatible with Android and IOS devices.
If you feel that you are being followed or are approached by someone who makes you feel uncomfortable call the police immediately on 999 and try to make your way to the nearest visible location where there are other people who can assist (e.g. a shop, a security officer, ticket attendant at a train station).
It is important to protect yourself from theft, particularly of your mobile phone and other digital devices that hold personal data. The Met Police offer advice on how to keep your devices secure, and Take Five share guidance on what to do should your device be stolen.
If you are on a King's campus, residence or walking through or near campus public spaces and have immediate concerns for your personal safety, head to our nearest 24/7 King’s security reception or call the 24/7 security number on 0207 848 2222 – we will help you or wait with you until the police arrive. Additionally, on Guy’s Campus, there are two help points where you can call for assistance.
Important to know: make sure you are wearing your student ID card on campus. However you may wish to consider taking your ID off when you leave campus.
King's is committed to ensuring our whole community feels safe and supported. If you ever experience or witness a crime, it's important to know your rights and the support available to you. The Victims' Code explains the rights that everyone can expect to receive as a victim of crime.
Whoever you are and whatever the crime, you have the right as you go through the criminal justice process and the support available. Criminal justice agencies like the police and the court service are responsible for making sure that victims receive the rights in the Victims' Code.
You can expect them to tell you about your rights as you go through the criminal justice process. If you decide not to report the crime, you're still able to get help and hear about the Victims' Code from support services. Understand your rights by visiting the victimscode webpage, which can be accessed in multiple languages online.
Spiking is when someone puts alcohol or drugs into another person's drink or body without their consent or knowledge. People can also be a victim of 'needle spiking', which is injecting someone with drugs without their consent.
Spiking is an assault and a serious crime.
Much more information can be found in our article What is spiking, how can I report it and how can I stay safe?
Our campuses: Keeping your belongings secure
Studying alongside a large community at King’s will mean sharing a wide range of public facilities on campus, such as the library, or a classroom.
So that you can always keep your belongings secure, remember to:
- Not leave your belongings unattended when using a shared space.
- Keep items of value out of sight of others using the space.
- Try not to leave your items in any of the Libraries on campus unattended for longer than 30 minutes. Belongings can be removed by Library Staff to free up study space for other students.
- Only store your bicycle at one of the dedicated storage facilities on campus and secure this with a padlock. All 5 of our campuses have specific guidance on how to safely secure your bike.
To help keep students safe, residences all over campus are closely monitored by Closed-Circuit Television Camera’s (CCTV). Students living on campus can help keep each other safe by:
- Reporting suspicious activity to their reception in their residence in the first instance. For more information on how to contact each reception, take a look at the full list of Residences at King's.
- Visiting or getting in touch with the Security Team to report an out-of-hours maintenance issue or any security concerns on campus. Each campus has its own office and dedicated security team.
- Reporting an emergency to the Police if this is out of hours and Residence can't provide assistance.
- Filling in a SEnhanced Support Pathway form, if you are concerned about the welfare of another student.
- Approaching the Students' Union's independent advice service, KCLSU Advice for free, confidential and impartial advice for anything that may have affected your studies.
Health & Safety services provide information on all the ways we work to protect your safety, and how you can look after yourself and your friends. You can also self-enrol on a Health and Safety Student Induction KEATS module, which covers the different aspects of campus health and safety.
Important to know:
Do not let others follow you into buildings without the other person using their own King's card to gain entry.
If you witness someone entering a King's property who appears to have deliberately avoided using their King's card, please contact your security team on campus or residency staff in the first instance.
Your role in a fire evacuation
Watch this video to understand the evacuation process that operates in King’s buildings: Evacuation guidance
Fire safety for students in Halls of Residence
Watch this video to learn essential fire safety information about living in Halls of Residence: Halls of residence fire safety
Support services
If you’re feeling concerned and anxious, we do encourage you to speak to someone, a friend or family member or one of our support services available to you.
Please refer to our support options in our article Top tips on managing your mental health & wellbeing.