The university campus and its facilities provide a safe environment through the presence of the university security department staff, which is part of the Deanship of Student Affairs.
There are surveillance cameras spread across all buildings, courtyards, and facilities of the university, with more than 1,400 surveillance cameras (fixed or movable) connected to the university's control and command center. These cameras are distributed inside and outside the university buildings, on its streets, courtyards, laboratories, and university buses, all with high technical specifications.
The university is equipped with electronic gates at the main entrances and exits, providing specific gates for students, employees, and university visitors. Additionally, there are special gates for students and employees who use university-provided transportation, as well as gates for authorized vehicles entering and exiting the campus.
Section One: University Security Staff and Their Responsibilities
Monitoring and following up on security updates and issues occurring in various deanships and departments of the university, and reporting any security violations to the Deanship of Student Affairs.
Guarding the entrances of the university, all buildings, facilities, and vehicles, and organizing the entry of students, employees, and visitors to the campus 24/7.
Securing the external fences of the university.
Verifying entry permits for employees’ vehicles and temporary permits for students and overseeing parking areas.
Maintaining security and order within the university and preventing fights and riots.
Prohibiting any unauthorized activities unless prior approval is obtained from the authorized person, and reporting any incidents that disrupt security, order, and the smooth functioning of the university.
Providing security supervision for all university activities, such as student elections, graduation ceremonies, artistic events, student registration, and other activities.
Reporting any malfunctions within the university during day and night security patrols.
Ensuring public safety and handling any emergencies, such as fires or adverse weather conditions, by contacting the relevant internal and external authorities and coordinating with the Deanship of Student Affairs.
Section Two: Electronic Gates
The university is equipped with electronic gates at the main entrances and exits. These gates provide specific access for students, employees, and visitors, as well as special gates for those using university transportation. There are also separate entry and exit gates for authorized vehicles. These gates are equipped with devices that electronically read stickers, and there are magnetic cards that can be swiped on readers to identify the cardholder. The gates automatically connect with the database to open electronically for authorized persons, including faculty, staff, students, and visitors, while preventing unauthorized access.
Section Three: Surveillance Cameras
Surveillance cameras are spread across all buildings, courtyards, and facilities of the university, with more than 1,400 surveillance cameras (fixed or movable) connected to the university's control and command center. These cameras are distributed inside and outside university buildings, on its streets, courtyards, laboratories, and university buses, all with high technical specifications. The recordings are stored on special servers at the Computer Center, which handles their development and regular maintenance. The control and command center contains a large number of monitoring screens displaying live camera footage, and a team of employees continuously monitors these screens. They maintain constant communication with university security staff to inform them of any incidents, emergencies, or suspicious behavior within the university or its surroundings, specifying the location, time, and other relevant details to help security staff respond appropriately based on the information sent by the control and command center.