The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has released its 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which details the institution's ongoing efforts to ensure campus safety. The report highlights key policies, practices, and resources designed to foster a secure environment for students, faculty, and staff.
According to John Coronado, Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services at UIC: "We are pleased to share the 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, a resource that reflects not only important safety data, but also our ongoing commitment to care for our community. At a time when uncertainty and concern can weigh heavily on us all, UIC stands together in affirming that safety, trust and compassion are woven into every layer of campus life."
This year's report introduces the theme "Every Layer, Every Flame," emphasizing the collective responsibility of the university community in maintaining safety. The document outlines how individual contributions support an overall ecosystem of protection on campus.
Coronado stated: "This week’s launch of our new Campus Safety Training reinforces our commitment to providing tools, knowledge and confidence to stay safe. Like the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, it reflects UIC’s values of collective responsibility, connection and resilience."
He added: "The theme of this year’s report, Every Layer, Every Flame, reflects a simple truth: Safety is built through layers, each one strengthened by the people of our UIC community — our Flames. Like individual sparks that grow brighter together, each Flame contributes vigilance, leadership, support, awareness and improvement, interlocking to form an ecosystem of protection."
The report includes several sections aimed at promoting transparency and preparedness within the university. It covers crime prevention policies; building access protocols; drug abuse prevention measures; emergency response procedures; details about emergency notifications; public safety advisories; as well as information about hazing and sexual misconduct prevention.
Additional features include summaries of safety programs available across all campuses designed to raise security awareness among students and staff. The document also provides crime statistics from 2022 through 2024 specific to incidents occurring within areas defined by federal Clery Act regulations. Furthermore, it contains a fire safety section with incident data from student housing facilities.
Coronado continued: "Each chapter pairs snapshots of campus life with dynamic sketches that reveal the layers of protection around us. This creative format makes safety approachable and relatable, showing how tools, systems and behaviors work together to build a safer, more resilient UIC."
He further explained: "As part of our Every Layer, Every Flame commitment, this report issued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act details the steps we are taking; the resources available; and the information you need to promote participation transparency and readiness."
Community members are encouraged to review the full report online as part of UIC's sustainability initiatives. Print copies are available upon request via email.
Coronado concluded: "In these challenging times your well-being and vigilance give strength to every layer of our community’s safety. We invite you to explore this year’s report stay informed and take an active role using the tools and resources it provides. Together these layers coalesce into a culture that protects and uplifts every Flame. Together we will keep UIC safe."