In the Season 2 premiere of Bridging the Gap, the script gets flipped as UC Student Government President Wilaini Alicea and Vice President Zohair Siddiqui pose the questions students are really asking about campus safety, UCPD, and what to do when something doesn’t feel right.

Joined by Assistant Chief Dudley Smith, and co-hosts Officer Darryn Chenault, and Public Information Officer Kelly Cantwell, this conversation breaks down common questions and misconceptions about UCPD, including when to call, how UCPD works with Cincinnati Police, what resources are available on and off campus, and how students can get help if they feel unsafe. The episode also highlights practical safety tools like the Bearcat Guardian app, blue help phones, victim services, and free resources such as U-locks and steering wheel locks.

Whether you're a new student, a returning Bearcat, or just curious about how public safety works at UC, this episode offers a clear, honest look at how UCPD supports the campus community—and why reaching out is always okay.