A Message from the Director
The mission of the Department of Public Safety is to provide for the overall safety and security of the university and its properties. Our goal is to maintain an environment that promotes academic excellence to its fullest potential.

Our staff is committed to maintaining an environment which is conducive to an effective and positive learning experience for all members of the DePauw community. Through programs of information, education and proactive measures of police and security interaction, we endeavor to ensure that your experience at DePauw University will be as pleasant and rewarding as possible.

About Public Safety
The department is professionally staffed with eight sworn police officers and several student security assistants. The police officers are graduates of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and are empowered with full police authority pursuant to Indiana Code 20-12-3.5-2,3,4. Officers are authorized to make arrests and are charged with enforcing federal and state laws, as well as University rules and regulations.

Public Safety operates 24 hours each day throughout the year. We strongly urge prompt reporting of all criminal and suspicious activity by contacting 658-4261 or by dialing 911.

The Public Safety Department is located in room 200 of the Student Union Building.  Upon notification, an officer will be sent to your location. All complaints will be investigated and prompt resolution of reported problems will be sought. 

DePauw Public Safety maintains a collaborative relationship with all local law enforcement agencies ensuring the most effective law enforcement services. 

Pastoral counselors and professional counselors are encouraged to inform the persons they are counseling of reporting procedures, including the Silent Witness reporting procedure, when they feel it is appropriate.  Information collected will be included in the annual disclosure of crime statistics