Welcome to the Department of Public Safety and Security

Updates

• The Department now has a total of 30 uniformed officers which includes 4 supervisors.
• USP has Philadelphia Police patrols on our campus and adjacent streets (2 officers in a regular police vehicle) 7 days a week from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM.
• USP has initiated the Campus Security Authority component.

The Department of Public Safety and Security is responsible for creating and distributing an "Annual Campus Security Report". This web site is an electronic version of the report. Access the report from the links below:

Crime and Security Information

• Security & Access to Campus Buildings
• How to Report Criminal Actions and Emergencies
• How to Access Security Alert Notices
• How to Access the Daily Crime Log
• Crime Statistics (Previous three years of reported crime that occurred on campus; in residence halls; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by USP and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.)
• Crime Prevention Tips
• Student/Employee Right to Know

University Policies on Safety and Security

• Firearms on Campus Policy
• Alcohol and Drug Policies
• Sexual Assault Policy
• Sexual Harassment Policy

Department Information

• Staff, Mission, Roles, and Functions
• Escort Service

On or before October 1st a notice will be sent by email to all students, faculty and staff, which will contain the following information:

• A statement of the report's availability.
• A list and brief description of the information contained in the report.
• The exact address (URL) of the Internet or intranet Web site which the report is posted.

Staff and faculty who do not have an email address are sent a notice with the same information via the University mail system.

To request a paper copy of the security report call 215-895-1128 or contact Chuck Lorenz at (215) 596-8595 or c.lorenz@usip.edu There is no charge for the paper copy and the request does not have to be in writing.