Public Safety

Manhattan University’s Office of Public Safety ensures the campus is a safe and secure environment for the entire community.

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We provide assistance and emergency response 24/7 for all students, faculty, staff, visitors and guests. Our security presence also includes closed-circuit cameras and an emergency blue light communication system.

In addition to enforcing all public safety regulations, we also operate all parking facilities on campus. The campus is patrolled by foot and by vehicle by our Public Safety Team. We immediately respond to and communicate all serious emergencies to our local municipal emergency responders including police, fire and emergency medical services.

Our roles and responsibilities include:

• Health emergencies/first aid/CPR and AED response
• Fire safety and evacuation
• Investigating safety and security hazards or unusual incidents
• Early-warning text & email alerts about local crime, security threats, and weather emergencies
• Annual updates on campus crime and fire statistics
• Lost and found
• Campus parking permits
• Managing visitors to the College 

Mission Statement

The Manhattan University Department of Public Safety endeavors to provide a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for the campus community, its visitors, and guests. Our goal is to support the Lasallian heritage and educational mission of the University by fostering a sense of respect, cooperation, and ethical behavior among the members of our community. The Department of Public Safety remains diligent in its efforts to maintain order on campus while promoting a setting free of crime, fear, and lawlessness.