09/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/09/2024 08:20
On behalf of the entire Department of Public Safety, I warmly welcome you to campus and congratulate you on embarking on this remarkable journey. Whether you are a first-year student or returning after a well-deserved break, I encourage you to familiarize yourself with the resources our department offers. More importantly, I urge you to get to know us. Our team, composed of police officers, security officers, dispatchers, fire and emergency services, technology, and administrative staff, is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff. Many of us have children who are also Drexel students, and we are committed to your success and safety as if you were our own. We are here to serve our community, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you need assistance. Remember, safety is a shared responsibility, and we need your cooperation to be our best. Best of luck as you begin this new academic year, and I look forward to seeing you on campus!
As we welcome new and returning students onto campus, the August edition of Public Safety & U started you off on the right foot with some valuable safety resources, including how to turn your phone into a safety device, ways to safeguard your property and how to stay attune to alert notifications. But why stop there? Read further for additional ways to keep yourself safe on campus, and watch this informative public safety video on YouTube!
Drexel Public Safety (DPS) encourages everyone to take advantage of the 24/7 walking escorts offered by our security officers. If you're traveling alone on campus and don't feel safe, you can call DPS to accompany you.
Strategically placed throughout campus, Drexel's emergency telephones automatically contact the Drexel University Public Safety Communications Center and will identify the caller's exact location. These phones can be used in the event of an emergency, and to request a walking escort.
Fire safety is critical for everyone to be aware of, especially if this is your first time away from home and you're responsible for cooking your own meals. It is important to pay attention when you cook:
Evacuation procedures and fire drills are an important part of your safety while on campus. Pay attention to the evacuation procedures posted in all University buildings for specific instructions and rally points. More importantly, when you hear the fire alarm sound, evacuation is required. Leave the building quickly and quietly and proceed in an orderly manner to the designated assembly area. A University official will give you an "all-clear" indicating when you can return to your building.
DPS offers many prevention programs to help keep you safe on campus. Please request any of the following courses today:
"Piggybacking," also known as "tailgating," is the act of following someone into a locked building without swiping an access card or using a key. What can you do to prevent tailgating?
As the new academic year begins, it's important to be aware of potential scams targeting the college community. The following tips will help you stay vigilant and protect yourself from getting scammed:
Joseph Porter.
DPS' newest dispatcher, Joseph Porter, was able to get a glimpse into the public safety field prior to joining the Drexel team, as he spent time with the Philadelphia Police Explorers Program. Joseph knew from that moment forward, he wanted to be a helpful member of his community.
"Drexel has given me the space to assist members of my community during what could be considered their most vulnerable time of need," Joseph shared.
In his short time with Drexel so far, Joseph had the opportunity to participate in DPS' National Night Out event and meet some of the people within the Drexel community, and he is looking forward to building more relationships.
Joseph also wanted to share this quote from Henry Ford: "Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success."
Share comments, concerns and commendations regarding Drexel Public Safety's engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy and compliance with its continued accredited status from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). You can add comments on both the Drexel Police (DUPD) portal and the Drexel Public Safety Communications Center (DUPSCC) portal. Portals will be open until Oct. 11. Thank you for your participation!
This year DPS will be hosting events over two days! The first event will be at the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships on Oct. 1, a family fun event as we partner with the Dornsife community to kick-off their 10th anniversary celebration! Day two will begin on the morning of Oct. 2 with National Coffee With a Cop festivities, followed by the Public Safety Fair on Perelman Plaza. Stay tuned to our social media channels (@DrexelDPS on X and @drexelpublicsafety on Instagram) for more information.
Please call 215.895.2222 immediately if you experience or witness a crime. Drexel's Public Safety Communications Center is staffed 24/7 to serve you, whether or not you choose to remain anonymous when making a report. It is vital that crimes are reported promptly to Drexel Police so that they can be investigated, and so that Public Safety can connect the victim(s) with proper resources. You can also contact DPS through the Drexel Guardian app. Drexel Guardian will not track you nor share your information unless you initiate an emergency. To download the app, search for "Rave Guardian" in the app store or Google Play store.
Emergency Numbers
215.895.2222 or 911
TTY: 215.571.4141
Walking Escorts
215.895.2222
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