On Thursday, Oct. 31 the Brandeis University InBrief Newsletter announced a change in how to reach Brandeis Public Safety. Previously, to contact public safety, members of the Brandeis community had to call 781-736-3333 or the “6x3333” extension number. Now, individuals are able to call 911 to reach public safety. 

This change comes as a collaboration with Brandeis Information Technology Services, with an aim to “eliminate any confusion and allow for improved response time to emergencies.” According to the newsletter, the change is part of Brandeis’ “ongoing commitment to [enhance] campus safety.” The newsletter encourages the Brandeis community to “Remember, in case of an emergency, keep it simple — dial 911 for fast, reliable assistance.”

However, this “upgrade” to the campus emergency response system “only applies to landlines,” according to the Brandeis Emergency Medical Corps’ Instagram page. BEMCo urges individuals  seeking  assistance to continue calling 781-736-3333.