Our goal is to provide a safe learning and living environment for all of our campus  community.

In these times of rapid social and technological change the challenges to the law enforcement community both, in the university and municipal environments, have been significant. We are in a constant state of adjustment in order to keep up with the demanding changes in the judicial and legal system, along with meeting the changing needs of our community.

Some of the major projects we are involved in include the implementation of the door access system throughout the campus. As we continue to expand this program, we will reduce the need for keys on campus and increase the level of accountability for access and security. We are also in the process of developing a comprehensive campus wide Emergency Response Plan. I have been designated as the Emergency Coordinator with Tim O’Connell and Robin Oldfield Co-Chairing the steering committee for the overall plan. The plan includes fourteen subcommittees with representation from all aspects of the campus. The plan will provide procedures and protocol for our community to effectively deal with the mitigation, planning, response and recovery of any major critical incident that may occur on campus.

The Department of Public Safety provides police services, parking services and emergency medical services. The Division of Parking Services continues to expand and improve our on-line parking registration program. We are also researching alternative parking solutions and the feasibility of implementing a campus wide shuttle service.

Our Student Volunteer Rescue Squad is the only two-time recipient of the National Collegiate EMS Foundation’s "TOP ORGANIZATION" award. Our police officers are also certified to provide emergency medical services.

In addition to police, parking and emergency medical services, we also operate the Student Cadet Program. The cadets provide student security for various assignments and staffing for the campus escort service.