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Health Science Center
The University of Florida Police Department provides 24 hour per day security for Shands Hospital and the Health Science Center (HSC) on the campus of the University of Florida. In an effort to better meet the needs of such a large complex, the department provides a uniformed police officer and a minimum of 2 Police Service Technicians everyday to patrol both inside and outside. The police department also maintains an office on the ground floor of the Health Science Center. The Health Science Center Police Office is permanently staffed by UFPD Captain Eric Rice.
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The Health Science Center Police Office provides many services to the students, faculty, staff, and visitors at Shands and the HSC. The office is the primary coordinator for security system related matters within the HSC Operations and Services Division. The office maintains and services security systems and databases, trains employees on the use and maintenance of security systems, and coordinates with University and Non-University staff on the development and maintenance of system function, policies, and regulations.
The office conducts monthly security meetings to discuss security matters within Shands and the HSC. By working in conjunction with the private Shands Security staff, the two entities can exchange information and implement and improve security provided at Shands and the HSC.
As another service, the office provides fingerprinting for University students, faculty and staff free of charge. We also assist walk-in traffic with help and information, act as liaison between HSC and Shands, coordinate with departments for special events, and maintain a work place for officers and PST’s that are assigned to patrol the premises.
You can reach the Health Science Center Police Office by calling (352) 846-3825, or give us an email at: erice@ufl.edu.