Safety and Security

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The mission of the 重口味SM Police Department is to serve the university community, protect life and property, educate, and enforce laws and campus procedures. The 重口味SM Police Department is committed to achieving the highest standards and professional integrity, performance, and service to the University Community. We are inspired by progressive and innovative ideas that work to achieve a safe and cohesive community.

The University Police Department will provide service to the university鈥檚 students, faculty, and staff by inspiring confidence and trust in all public safety services to the campus community and their guest. The 重口味SM Police Department will inspire and preserve the public鈥檚 confidence and trust in the department鈥檚 disciplinary process. Our philosophy of leadership by command and supervision will ensure that all department operations and personnel are held to the highest moral and ethical standards.

Report an Incident

All 重口味SM community members are encouraged to report all crimes and safety-related issues to Public Safety in a timely manner. To report an incident, use the forms below or contact the Department of Public Safety at 570-408-4999 call link.

To submit an incident anonymously, use the Anonymous Incident Report Form.

Submit an Anonymous Incident Report

To submit an incident such that we can contact you for further details, use the Campus Security Authority (CSA) Incident Report Form.

Submit a CSA Incident Report

To assist 重口味SM in complying with the federal Clery Act, this form should be utilized by Campus Security Authorities to report crimes to University Police as soon as possible after a crime has been reported to the CSA.

Under the Clery Act, a crime is reported to a CSA when a student, employee, or third party brings information about an alleged crime to the attention of the CSA and the CSA believes the report was made in 鈥済ood faith鈥�.

University Police will use the information provided in this form to classify the crime for purposes of inclusion in the University鈥檚 annual crime statistics. Please complete the form with as many details as possible.

We are Committed to...

  • Establishing a cohesive and supportive work environment encouraging innovation, an emphasis on customer service, open and clear communication, efficient and effective action, and continuous improvement.
  • Providing for the protection of persons and property through crime and loss prevention programs and services.
  • Developing services that promote health, safety and environmental responsibility through partnerships, guidance and education.
  • Increasing public awareness, support and involvement in our community policing efforts while remaining focused on our primary responsibility of crime prevention.
  • Become an integral and valuable part of the university community; one that each day and every action earns the trust and respect of the campus community.
  • Achieve voluntary compliance with rules, regulations and laws through educational initiatives and equal and consistent application of our enforcement efforts.
  • Being prepared for a rapid and effective response to any emergent situation in order to prevent and/or minimize injury, loss, and operational disruptions.
  • Continual improvement both personally and professionally by seeking input and feedback, while striving for excellence in the delivery of our services.

Maintaining a safe and secure campus takes commitment from both our office and the campus community, working together. Be aware of your surroundings. Watch out for yourself, and for others. Be alert for anything that may be suspicious. Trust your instincts, and never hesitate to call Public Safety for assistance.

The Department of Public Safety is responsible for all campus safety and security matters. Our dedicated staff of patrol officers traverse the campus and its perimeter 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Department of Public Safety maintains an excellent relationship the Wilkes-Barre Police Department and other law enforcement agencies.

The Department of Public Safety prepares this webpage, including the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report, to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. This report is prepared in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies surrounding the campus and the Department of Public Safety.