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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.

Office of the Associate Vice President and Chief of Police

Chief Daryl GreenWelcome! On behalf of the professional men and women of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Police & Public Safety Department, we thank you for visiting our website. We firmly believe in our vision and mission statements and we are truly dedicated towards providing a safe and secure environment conducive for learning, living and flourishing for our students, faculty, staff, patients, visitors and guests.

I hope that you find our website informative and helpful. However, if you have a question, please feel free to contact any member of our department for additional information. Again, thanks for visiting our website!

Daryl Green, Ph.D. 
Associate Vice President and Chief of Police
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
UAB Police & Public Safety Department
1117 14th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35294-2130
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