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July 27, 2026: Police are investigating a suspicious package near the Marriott at 821 20th Street South. 20th Street between University and 9th Ave is closed. AVOID AREA. Updates to follow. 

Update: ALL CLEAR. Birmingham and UAB Police have safely cleared the scene near 821 20th Street South, and it was determined there was no threat. 20th Street between University and 9th ave has reopened. 

July 27, 2026, 3:25 p.m.: Evacuate and avoid 23rd Street South between 1st Avenue South and 5th Avenue South due to a gas leak and follow directions from emergency officials. No UAB facilities are currently impacted. Check your UAB email for additional information. 

For safety tips, please see uab.edu/police/resources/safety-tips.

Elizabeth Portis, Unit SupervisorThe Security Services Unit is a support service of the UAB Police & Public Safety Department. The unarmed officers are non-sworn personnel who assist visitors, patients students, faculty and staff with basic first-responder needs. Their responsibilities include monitoring the parking decks, providing parking lot security, giving directions, assisting with traffic control, providing road service assistance and assisting with other emergencies as required.

Direct questions and comments to the Unit's Manager:
Elizabeth Portis
(205) 975-1966

 

Emergency

911

Non-Emergency

(205) 934-4434