FRONTIER HALL
100 WOOD STREET, 3RD FLOOR
24-HOUR DISPATCH CENTER PHONE: 412-392-3960
The Department of Public Safety is responsible for providing a safe secure living and learning environment for the Point Park University community. Officers are on duty 365 days a year and provide immediate response to all types of emergencies on campus. The Department provides services in the areas of patrol, investigations, residence hall protection, building security, crime prevention, and special event security.
Members of the Department are committed to assisting in the effective accomplishment of the University's and Department's missions. By working together, focusing on issues and behaviors, and enabling others to act, we will be modeling the way for the future of the University and our Department. Our goal is to create an environment wherein Department members interact interdependently with other community members and organizations in a professional, positive, and consistent manner.
The Department provides a variety of services to the University community, including; proactive and preventative patrol, investigations, residence hall protection, building/facility security, fire safety and prevention, crime prevention programs, crime prevention surveys, and special event security.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Point Park University Department of Public Safety is to facilitate a safe environment conducive to learning, working, and personal growth through the development of community partnerships with all campus constituents.
Core Values:
In carrying out our stated mission, all members of the department embrace the following Core Values:
Communication - “The key to success!”
We maintain clear and open lines of communication throughout the community, essential to achieving our goals.
Accountability - “We take Responsibility!”
We take responsibility for our actions, thereby keeping undesirable results from being repeated, increasing trust and productivity, and furthering our growth.
Respect - “We expect no less!”
We respect ourselves, our department and our community, and we demonstrate that respect in all aspects of our profession by being fair, inclusive and caring.
Empowerment - “Leadership at every level”
We are empowered and empower others to be innovative problem solvers. We find ways to successfully meet the service needs of our community through partnerships designed to maintain a safe and secure environment.
