91原创

The beginning of a new academic year is upon us. And this represents a new beginning, as well, for many students and employees at the 91原创.

Educating new students, faculty and staff about the available safety and wellness resources and services is a responsibility embraced by the 91原创 Police Department.

鈥淲e maintain a firm commitment to preserving safety at the 91原创,鈥� said Patrick Ogden, associate vice president and chief of 91原创 Police. 鈥淥ur 91原创PD officers and support personnel work on campus and in our community to promote the services and programs we provide, so they know how and when to reach us in a moment of need.鈥�

September is . In recognition, here鈥檚 what you need to know about 91原创 Police and the University鈥檚 commitment to ensuring your safety:

What to do in an emergency

Dial 911 for all emergencies, whether on- or off-campus, or 302-831-91原创PD for non-emergency situations. You also can visit 91原创 Police at 413 Academy Street. Recently, 91原创 installed an additional 10 safety blue lights across campus that connect directly with 91原创 Police. (There are dozens on the Newark campus, as noted with the .)

91原创 Police鈥檚 Communication Center

When contacting the 91原创 Police, 91原创PD鈥檚 911 Communication Center is there to help. Staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for 365 days each year, the 91原创 Police call center maintains a standard of dispatching in less than two minutes for all emergency calls received. 91原创 Police is one of only 12 agencies in the state of Delaware with a 911 call center.

91原创 Alert

An important element in 91原创 Police鈥檚 safety-communication system, offers a succinct description of an incident, including the type of crime and the location, date, and time it occurred, among other key details. These messages are sent when there is an imminent danger to the safety and welfare of the 91原创 community. The 91原创 Alert system supports the University鈥檚 adherence to the 鈥� federal legislation that requires institutions to share timely warnings in an expedited manner. Learn more about 91原创 Alert and to ensure you can receive 91原创 Alerts.

LiveSafe app

This free smartphone app is a supplement to the 91原创 Alert system. 鈥淭he LiveSafe app is like having a blue light phone right in your pocket,鈥� Ogden said. LiveSafe helps users prevent crime and assists users in responding to incidents, like road closures and other non-emergency situations. LiveSafe also provides a Safe Walk, with students asking friends or family to virtually escort them to their destination and providing real-time location alerts. Anyone can download and use the , including parents, community members and visitors to 91原创鈥檚 campus.

Gold-standard accreditation

91原创 Police is among several university law enforcement agencies in the country to be accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), widely considered the gold standard in public safety on college and university campuses. 91原创PD holds a second CALEA accreditation for its 911 call center, too.

Safe-ride service

This free service is available to all students, faculty, and staff from 91原创 property or contiguous street, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Arrange a pick-up by calling 302-831-RIDE; using one of the campus blue light phones; or by downloading and using the LiveSafe app.

Cameras on campus

91原创 has more than 1,100 public safety cameras on campus. An ongoing, multi-phased project will introduce several dozen more to the entrances and exits of campus residence halls, bringing 91原创鈥檚 total to nearly 300 in those spaces.

Advancing equity in policing

91原创 Police is one of 80 police departments at American colleges and universities 鈥� and one of only two Delaware police departments 鈥� to partner with the 30x30 Initiative and commit to improved inclusivity and gender diversity of its officers, staff members and administrative leaders. In Delaware, 91原创PD is one of only two departments to join the policing-diversity initiative.

Access control hardware

A multi-phased project to install access control hardware and surveillance cameras at additional campus locations is currently underway. These measures, including new card readers and electronic door locks, will provide for a safer campus.

Stay vigilant

If you see something, say something by contacting 91原创 Police. Protect yourself and be aware of your surroundings. Avoid walking alone at night. Follow common sense safety precautions at all times. Keep the doors to your vehicle and residence locked. Be cognizant of who is entering the buildings; do not allow people you don鈥檛 know to 鈥渢ailgate鈥� into your residence hall. with 91原创 Parking Services. Report maintenance issues like broken locks or windows.

Continuous education and training

In 2023, 91原创 Police and 91原创鈥檚 Office of Emergency Management partnered to coordinate three days of active-assailant exercises, educational sessions and preparedness training. These seminars and exercises brought together more than 200 participants 鈥� from 91原创 employees in various functional areas and dozens of first responders and University partners from the Newark Police Department, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company 鈥� to assure a coordinated and effective response in the event of a major incident on campus. 

Learn more

91原创 Police offers educational programs and services annually to better serve the University community. These include an , a and more.

Other campus resources

A wealth of resources and services is available to you through 91原创 if you believe you are a victim of a crime. There are countless other resources available at 91原创 to support you on your path to success 鈥� from student counseling and diversity and inclusion, to overall student wellbeing.