Public Safety
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The Department of Public Safety is entrusted with fostering and maintaining a safe and secure environment for the University Community to pursue their academic, professional and personal ambitions.
Dedicated to supporting the educational mission of the university, we value experiential learning and emphasize conflict resolution in all our interactions with students. Committed to serving with professional excellence, we strive to be approachable, reliable and truly service-oriented in the performance of our duties. The department maintains strong, professional relationships with municipal police, fire and health responders to ensure continuous collaboration on emergency planning efforts and familiarity with our campus in the event of an emergency.
Important Numbers
Routine Calls: 203-371-7995
Emergency Calls: 203-371-7911
Services Provided
Emergency Notification System
Emergency on campus? We'll let you know about it ASAP through our Emergency Notification System. Providing us with emergency contact information, preferably a cell phone number, lets us inform you of a campus emergency by texting or calling.
Personal Safety Escorts
Travel anywhere, anytime, safely. Our Personal Safety Escorts is available from dusk to dawn, both on our Fairfield campus and to and from all University properties in Bridgeport, including Roncalli Hall and The Ridge.
New Employee Orientation Program
All of our new employees are well informed about campus security. Our representatives meet with every new employee through the Human Resources Department.
Key Control
When you move into a Sacred Heart residence hall, you'll get a key card or metal key. Report any lost keys to us. Faculty and staff are also issued keys or lock changes through our locksmith.
Vehicle Assistance
Dead battery? No problem! Our Public Safety officials can assist you with jump starting your battery day or night.
New Student Orientation Program
Public Safety officials speak with parents of new students during the summer orientation program and talk with new students each Fall to keep everyone informed about our services.
Blue Light Call Boxes
You're never far from help. Blue Light Call Boxes are located all over campus and can connect you immediately with Public Safety Officers through two-make radio communication.
Motor Vehicle Registration and Parking Decals
While students accounts deals with vehicle decal registration, we do enforce parking on campus. please make sure your vehicle is registered, and you are parking in the correct lot.