The Department of Public Safety welcomes you to Princeton University. Each student, faculty member, and staff member enriches this community in many ways, including the way Princeton looks out for itself. The Department of Public Safety is the primary department at the University charged with creating a safe and secure environment. However, this task is not one that we can carry alone because campus safety and security is a shared responsibility. We encourage our students, staff, faculty and our many visitors to partner with us and utilize the services, initiatives and trainings provided on a daily basis. We are proud to maintain close partnerships with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, thus benefiting the overall safety of the Princeton community. The best protection against campus crime is an aware, informed, alert campus community—students, faculty and staff who use reason and caution—along with a strong public safety presences. The Department of Public Safety operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is comprised of 108 members. These committed men and women contribute to a comprehensive and integrated safety and security program in collaboration with the Princeton community. The department consists of professional University police and security officers dedicated to providing best-in-class service to the community. The Department of Public Safety was awarded Law Enforcement Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in July 2015. CALEA serves as the “International Gold Standard for Public Safety Agencies” and oversees a rigorous accreditation process. The following departments make up Public Safety:
- Office of the Assistant Vice President
- Art Museum Security
- Sworn University Police Officers
- Non-sworn University Security Officers
- Welcome Desk and University Operator
- The Communication Center
- Firestone Library Security Officers
- The Detective Bureau
- Community Relations
- Office of the Fire Marshal
The Department of Public Safety is committed to enhancing the quality of life, learning and working experience at Princeton University while maintaining a safe and secure campus.