Victim Advocacy Services

USF St. Petersburg Police Department, contact number (727) 873-4444 is a fully accredited state law enforcement agency providing professional police services and protection to the university community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For crimes occurring off campus, please contact St. Petersburg Police Department (727) 893-7780.

Smartphone users now have the ability to make emergency calls and other helpful functions to improve your personal safety and security. The USF Safe app can trigger Mobile Blue Light to alert police. An interactive map helps you navigate on campus and the toolkit contains a flashlight, alarm and more.

For more information, please visit: USF St. Petersburg Police Department or St. Petersburg Police Department.

Incidents of alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct are directed to the Office of Student Conduct. Individuals or groups choosing to file a complaint can arrange a meeting with a staff member from the Office of Student Conduct to discuss the alleged violation, but formal complaints must be submitted in writing via email. To file a report, contact the Student Conduct Office at 727-873-5027 or submit a formal complaint via email

For information on the Conduct process, please visit: Office of Student Conduct & Ethical Development.

The University also has the Student Outreach and Support. It works with students who may be distressed or whose behavior is of concern to others. Student Outreach and Support was established as a way to provide support and assistance to a student before more significant problems arise. A Referral Form can be submitted by anyone that is concerned about a USF St. Petersburg student. If you would like to report a student who may be experiencing distress or showing disruptive and concerning behavior, please visit: Student Outreach and Support Referral Form and Information.

If you are unsure whether or not to submit the form, please call 727-873-4272 and ask to speak to the SOCAT Case Manager.

(Any private reporting that meets the mandatory reporting requirements is shared with police but you do not have to file a police report.)

All students, faculty, staff, and community members are encouraged to file a complaint of sexual misconduct and/or discrimination in any of the following ways:

• by contacting the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinator listed below
• By filing an incident report on the Title IX website by utilizing the Title IX Report Form
• by reporting to any responsible employee or campus security authority
• by consenting to a confidential employee to share information with the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinators

If you would like to make a report online, anonymous or not, and for more information on Title IX reporting and resources, please visit: Title IX Reporting and Information.