Catholic University Department of Public Safety (District of Columbia)

The Catholic University of America Department of Public Safety provides comprehensive programs, including security patrol, escort, transportation, identification and access services, to maintain a safe and secure campus environment that is conducive to learning, working, living and visiting. A staff of trained professionals, including commissioned special police officers, focuses on crime prevention and investigation, safety education, emergency prepardness, response and recovery. Services are coordinated closely with federal and local law enforcement agencies. Safety education and awareness programs are conducted for students throughout the academic year. The department works closely with other student life services to implement initiatives to support healthy individual and community living and learning. The department seeks opportunities to partner with students, staff and faculty to achieve the goal of a safe and secure campus.

Public Safety has the primary responsibility for the personal and property safety program for the campus, but may extend services to Theological College, investment properties and leased facilities as determined and approved by executive management.

Information about Public Safety
The safety and security of personnel and property at CUA is the primary responsibility of the Department of Public Safety. The director of public safety, as the chief physical safety officer for the university, develops safety and security policies that are designed with the safety of the entire CUA community in mind. All safety and security procedures must be consistent with local District of Columbia laws and regulations.

The Campus Police is a 24 hours a day, seven days a week service oriented operation. The department comprises several interrelated functions: the patrol section consist of vehicle, bicycle, foot patrol and the police dispatch that handles all radio communications and calls for service, including the emergency telephone system. The dispatcher also acts as a secondary campus information center. The Investigation and Crime Prevention Unit handles all investigative and crime prevention responsibilities for the campus. The Campus Transportation Management/Identification Office provides traffic and parking management as well as identification and finger printing services.

Contact Information
120 Leahy Hall 620 Michigan Ave NE Washington DC 20064 Phone: (202) 319-5111