Security of Buildings Providing a safe, secure campus
Point Park University's Police Department is responsible for providing all members of the University community with a safe and secure environment in which to work, learn and live. The department has sworn police officers and dispatchers. Police officers respond to criminal, security, fire and medical emergencies and are on duty 365 days a year. The department has received accreditation from the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association.
Residence Hall Access and Security Measures
Access to the residence halls is limited to Point Park University students, their escorted guests and authorized representatives of the University. Guests of students residing in residence halls must sign in at the security desk located in Academic Hall. Guests must produce a valid photo ID when signing in.
Every dorm features the following safety and security measures:
- All Point Park University residence entrances are locked 24 hours a day.
- Only persons authorized to enter the residence areas are issued swipe cards or keys.
- The windows in the residence halls have "stops" placed on them, limiting the opening to six inches.
- All hallway doors have viewing holes.
- Each room has a fire alarm and smoke detector.
- All residence halls are equipped with smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.
- Residence hall common spaces and entrances are equipped with security cameras that are monitored by Public Safety.
Read about each dorm's security measures:
Access to Thayer Hall is only through Academic Hall. Security measures include:
- 24/7 front desk coverage
- ID must be scanned at the front desk
- ID scan is required for access into the building
- Lobby entry requires a second ID scan
- Residential area entry (from elevator or stairs) requires a third ID scan that is programmed only to the resident’s floor
- ID scan is required for access into the building
- Suites accessed by key
- ID scan is required for access into the building
- Lobby entry requires a second ID scan
- Elevator and stair use requires a third ID scan that is programmed only to the resident’s floor
- Apartment access requires a fourth ID scan and a 4-digit pin
All ID cards, including those for the residence halls, are controlled and issued by Physical Plant and Student Life departments.
Campus Access
Academic and administrative areas on campus are normally locked after business hours unless they are being used for legitimate evening or educational purposes. A valid Point Park University ID card is required for campus access after business hours Monday through Saturday and all day Sunday.
Access to the University Center and Student Center is limited to those who possess a valid Point Park University ID or guests of the University. Access to the University Center and the Playhouse is restricted to the posted hours of operation. These hours vary according to the time of the year. Each building is secured according to the schedule established by the department responsible for the facility.
Persona Non Grata
If an individual has demonstrated an inability or unwillingness to conduct him or herself in accord with University policy or applicable law, the chief of police may issue a Persona Non Grata letter informing the individual that he/she is not allowed on any Point Park University property. Failure to comply may subject the violator to arrest and prosecution for Trespass to Property.
Police officers and desk attendants have the authority and the responsibility to ask anyone, at any time, for their Point Park University ID if they question a person's authorization to be on campus or in a particular area of any of the buildings.