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Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol (SNAP)
SNAP provides nightly escorts anywhere on campus to persons on request. The service is staffed by students equipped and supervised by the university police department.
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| SNAP employees also provide walking escorts upon request. |
Escorts are routed on foot and driven trips. A person requesting an escort may contact SNAP via telephone at 392-SNAP (92-7627). The requester provides their first name, location of pick-up and destination to the dispatcher who determines the best method of meeting the requester's need. A walking or driving escort is dispatched, to their location.
Purpose and History
The Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol (SNAP) was implemented in 1976 to provide safe, nighttime transportation on the University of Florida campus. The "buddy system" has long been recognized as a means of enhancing personal safety and security. SNAP provides an on-call "buddy" ready to escort university students, staff and visitors.
SNAP's funding comes from the Transportation fee generated from student tuition and the University Police Department.
How to Use SNAP
An escort may be requested by calling 392-SNAP from 6:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. nightly. Your call will be received by the SNAP dispatcher who will ask for your first name, location and destination. The dispatcher will route the nearest escort to you or provide the location and time of the next SNAP express stop at your location.
Snap provides thousands of safe escorts each year. Plan ahead and contact SNAP prior to your desired departure time to reduce waiting time.