Division of Public Safety
The
Division of Public Safety is responsible for responding to emergency
situations, suspicious activity, crimes, security concerns, and parking
and transportation issues. Providing for a safe and secure
university environment is the highest priority of the members of our
police, security, emergency services, and parking and transportation
departments. Our employees are available to work with you to maintain
the high quality of life enjoyed here at Rutgers.
The executive director for public safety is responsible for public safety,
security, fire safety, emergency medical services, and transportation
services on the New Brunswick Campus. On the Newark and Camden
campuses, the police chiefs report to the Office of the Chancellor while
following policies, procedures, and administrative practices
established by the executive director for public safety.
Members
of the public safety staff patrol each campus and respond to
emergencies and requests for assistance on a full-time basis, 24 hours
a day, 365 days a year. Rutgers public safety employees and all members of the university community make up the safety team. As
a team, everyone actively maintains a safe environment while carefully
complying with all local, state, and university regulations.
Information regarding public safety at Rutgers is available from the campus police departments. Safety Matters details public safety statistics, services, and programs on each of Rutgers' regional campuses. To have a printed copy of Safety Matters mailed
to you free of charge, please contact the appropriate Rutgers
University Police Department office at one of the following numbers, or
view the online version at any of the following websites:
Camden
Campus: http://rupd.camden.rutgers.edu
856-225-6009
Newark
Campus: http://newarkpolice.rutgers.edu
973-353-5581
New Brunswick Campus: http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu
732-932-8407
Rutgers University Police Department
The
New Brunswick Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) is
committed to building active partnerships with the community and
creating innovative policing programs to prevent crime and enhance the
quality of life for all students, employees, and visitors.
The
police department employs 58 full-time armed police officers, 23
full-time security officers that monitor residence halls and enforce
parking regulations, and over 100 part-time students that provide a
wide range of policing and security functions to supplement the RUPD
mission.
The university police department is located at 55 Commercial Avenue in the heart of the New Brunswick Campus. To
contact the RUPD to report emergencies (police, fire, and emergency
medical), dial 911; from university centrex telephones, obtain an
outside line and dial 911. For nonemergency telephone calls to the
police, dial 732-932-7211; from university centrex telephones, dial
2-7211. You also can contact the police by using any of the blue light
emergency telephone boxes on the campuses.
RUPD has one designated police officer for each of the five Rutgers
campuses to manage the policing and security efforts for their specific
community. The Community Policing Officers have completed advanced
training in many programs such as security design, communication
effectiveness, and enhancing community involvement to support RUPD
policing operations. Security Officers are
uniformed, unarmed staff, that patrol the campuses 365 days per year to
be additional eyes and ears for the RUPD. All
Security Officers receive more than 40 hours of formal training through
the New Jersey College & University Public Safety Association. They also provide parking enforcement for university lots and security details for special events. They maintain stationary security posts at University Center and by special arrangement. In
addition, the RUPD employs full-time students who are uniformed,
unarmed trained employees who patrol on foot, bicycle, horseback, and
specially marked security vehicles. They perform package checks at
athletic and special events, operate the Knight Mover Shuttle, provide
after-hours escorts, and patrol parking lots. They are the eyes and
ears of the community, notifying police of suspicious persons or
activities.
Security Technologies
Security
Technologies is led by an electrical engineer with more than 40 years
experience in security technology applications. His team of
system technicians and locksmiths are responsible for the installation
and service of access control systems, intrusion and panic alarm
systems, CCTV cameras, and door hardware. All technicians are factory trained and certified on all products we install. Our systems are monitored by the 9-1-1 Communications Center that dispatches police, fire, or emergency medical response to all incidents.
Emergency Management
The
Emergency Management Unit constantly works to prepare the university to
properly respond and address emergencies that threaten public safety. These
emergencies may include severe weather conditions, major power
failures, fires and explosions, transportation accidents, other
accidents involving mass casualties, release of hazardous materials,
violent crimes, civil disorder, bomb threats, public health
emergencies, acts of terrorism, and other unforeseeable events that
could pose a significant threat to the university community.
Even
prior to the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the Public Safety
Department began performing regular emergency management exercises and
developed an emergency management team that included representatives
from all areas of the university community. Rutgers
conducts emergency drills on a regular basis and works with our
counterparts at the municipal, county, state, and federal levels. Emergency
procedures are under continual review, regularly updated and enhanced
to ensure quick and effective response to all public safety emergencies.
Emergency Services
The
Department of Emergency Services is dedicated to enhancing the safety
and quality of life for the university community as well as the
surrounding areas. They provide emergency response, emergency medical
services, public safety education, and fire prevention and response.
The department predominantly serves the New Brunswick Campus; however, many services are provided to all university
properties statewide.
Fire
safety is a major component of our total safety and security program.
State-certified fire inspectors provide fire safety awareness training
sessions in the residence halls and conduct emergency evacuation drills
to familiarize occupants with emergency procedures. Emergency Services
personnel regularly inspect all university buildings and facilities,
conduct alarm tests and fire drills, and enforce the New Jersey Uniform
Fire Code. As a state-licensed ambulance service, Emergency Services
provides emergency medical care to the university community. The staff
of New Jersey-certified emergency medical technicians responds to emergency medical
calls and provides standby services at major university events.
Department of Transportation Services
Department
of Transportation Services is committed to providing all members of the
Rutgers-New Brunswick Campus with the best possible
solutions for getting around campus safely and easily.
The
university maintains various parking facilities including
permit-controlled lots and decks, metered parking spaces,
access-controlled lots, and restricted assigned lots.
Transportation
to, from, and on campus includes campus bus and shuttle services,
walking and bike paths, vehicle sharing, short-term vehicle rental, and
public transportation services.