Mission

Vision Statement

The Vision of the New York University Department of Public Safety is to achieve the highest level of safety and security for the NYU community and, in so doing, establish the Public Safety Department as a leader in the campus security industry. In striving for excellence in the areas of personnel development, strategic security planning, advanced security technology and customer service, we will fulfill this vision.

In fulfilling this vision, The Department of public safety will maintain a state of readiness that will enable it to respond quickly and effectively to security challenges. Advanced development of personnel, the use of tested state-of-the-art electronic equipment, and an integrated, reliable and safe transportation system are components that will drive our state of readiness. Creating and maintaining a strong partnership with the university community combined with federal, state and local governmental authorities will play an integral role in elevating our state of readiness and in achieving our vision

Mission Statement

The mission of the New York University Department of Public Safety is to maintain a safe and secure campus for students, faculty, staff, visitors and the entire NYU community. In accomplishing this mission, we will develop and maintain a strong partnership with the local governmental authorities, judicially enforce all laws that would enhance safety and ensure orderly conduct on or about university premises.

Goals

• To identify and maintain access control devices that maximizes effective screening of those seeking to enter university facilities.
• To effectively deploy personnel and resources that would maximize visibility and minimize response time for calls for service.
• To investigate all reported crimes and department misconduct in a timely and thorough manner.
• To promote a sustained crime prevention program in partnership with the university community and local law enforcement authorities.
• To maintain an efficient, safe and dependable campus transportation system.

Weapon Statement

Possession of firearms of any kind including explosives or other dangerous objects or materials on or in university owned or controlled property that is in violation of federal state or local laws is strictly prohibited without the expressed written permission of the President of the University.

Drug Policy

• Read more about our Drug Policy

Alcohol Policy

• Read more about our Alcohol Policy

Values

• Protect the lives and property of the student, faculty, staff and visitors to the University.
• Reduce the risk of harm to the student, faculty, staff and visitors to the University by carefully deploying personnel and resources.
• Maintain a higher standard of integrity than is generally expected of the general university community.
• Respect the dignity of each individual by rendering our security service with professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication and empathy.